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Do you need a visa for Libya with a Swiss passport?

E-visa

With a Swiss passport, Libya requires an electronic visa, obtained online before departure, for a stay of up to 30 days.

Rule checked on 18 October 2026

Data last updated on 18/10/2026

Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), visualpharm (MIT), xpressmike (CC BY-SA 4.0), VisaMundial (CC BY 4.0). Each rule is decided by majority vote across these sources; disagreements are arbitrated against official government sources.

This is for guidance only: entry rules change without notice. Confirm it before you travel with the consulate or embassy of your destination, and with the relevant authorities (your airline, border police).

Climate & seasons

When to go to Libya?

Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).

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Frequently asked questions

How long can you stay in Libya with a Swiss passport?
With a Swiss passport, the permitted stay in Libya is up to 30 days under the “e-visa” regime. Checked on 18 October 2026.
What do you need to do before travelling to Libya?
With a Swiss passport, Libya requires an e-visa, obtained online before departure.
Where does this information come from, and is it up to date?
It is the majority vote of four open datasets (Wikipedia, visualpharm, xpressmike, VisaMundial), re-synchronised every month; last checked on 18 October 2026. Entry rules change without notice: confirm with the consulate before you travel.

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