Do Finland passport holders need a visa to visit LY?

Finnish passport holders need a visa for Libya. Libya launched an electronic visa (eVisa) on 21 March 2024 covering tourist visits, so most Finnish travelers apply online before departure. Note that Libya generally requires a local sponsor or registered tour operator, and Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs strongly advises against all travel to Libya for security reasons. A Finland ordinary passport holder cannot enter Libya visa-free. Only Algeria and Tunisia enjoy visa-free access to Libya; all other nationalities, including Finland, require a visa obtained either through a Libyan diplomatic mission or via the national eVisa portal (evisa.gov.ly), which became operational on 21 March 2024. The tourist eVisa is single entry, valid for 90 days from issue, and permits a stay of up to 30 days. The standard tourist eVisa fee is approximately USD 63, though traditional consular tourist visas processed through embassies can cost more (around USD 150 for some nationalities). Important practical conditions apply: Libya does not generally permit independent tourism, so applicants typically need a local sponsor or a registered Libyan tour operator to support the application and host the visit. Travelers must also hold a passport valid for at least six months with at least two blank pages, and must carry the equivalent of 1,000 Libyan dinars or more in cash on arrival to demonstrate sufficient funds. Crucially, this verdict addresses entry formalities only: Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs and most EU governments advise against all travel to Libya owing to armed conflict, terrorism, kidnapping, and crime risks. Travelers should treat the eVisa as the entry mechanism while recognizing that the destination carries a severe security warning.