Current travel advisories for Libya
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Last Update: Tuesday, 13. August 2024 at 08:21
It is not safe to travel Libya.
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Current situation : 5 / 5
Libya is a country in Africa (Northern Africa) with around 7 million citizens and a land mass of 1,759,540 km². We detected travel advisories from 8 sources for this country.
Bordering countries: 3.8 / 5
Libya shares land borders with 6 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.8 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Niger (4.7), Sudan (4.7), Chad (3.7), Egypt (3.4), Algeria with (3.0) and Tunisia with (3.0 of 5). See danger map of the region.
Current informationen on Covid-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports of no cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).
Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu
Single advisories / travel warnings
New Zealand government
Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/libya
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Do not travel to Libya due to ongoing conflict and the threat of terrorism and kidnapping (level 4 of 4). New Zealanders currently in Libya are strongly advised to depart immediately.
As there is no New Zealand diplomatic presence in Libya, the ability of the government to assist New Zealand citizens is severely limited. We offer advice to New Zealanders about contingency planning that travellers to Libya should consider.
Danger level: 5
Do not travel / Extreme Risk.
Australian government
Quelle: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/libya
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
We continue to advise do not travel to Libya due to the dangerous security situation and the high threat of terrorism and kidnapping. If you're in Libya and it's safe to do so, leave as soon as possible. Due to the ongoing unrest, our ability to provide consular assistance to Australians in Libya is severely limited.
We advise:
Do not travel to Libya due to the dangerous security situation and the high threat of terrorism and kidnapping.
Danger level: 5
Do not travel.
US American government
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Updated risk indicators, and the “If you decide to travel” section.
Do not travel to Libya due to crime, terrorism, unexploded landmines, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed conflict.
Country Summary: Crime levels in Libya remain high, including the threat of kidnapping for ransom. U.S. citizens have been targets of these crimes.
Terrorist groups are present in Libya. No terrorist incidents that involved foreigners have been publicly reported in Libya since 2015. Nevertheless, terrorist attacks could occur with little or no warning, targeting public spaces like tourist locations, hotels, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and government facilities.
Kidnapping is widespread, and victims have included U.S. citizens. Kidnappers may take advantage of unplanned opportunities. Criminal or armed individuals or groups have threatened to and/or have seized or detained and threatened to kill, injure, or continue to detain individuals in order to compel a third party (including a governmental organization) to do or abstain from doing something as a condition of release.
Unexploded landmines, cluster munitions, and unexploded ammunition are a hazard throughout Libya. Heed land mine warning signs. Do not venture off the road into areas marked with red and white plastic tape. Avoid roadside ditches, shoulders, and unmarked trails. Never touch anything resembling unexploded munitions. Landmines do exist in populated areas due to numerous ground offensives in the last decade.
Outbreaks of violence between competing armed groups can occur with little warning and have the potential to impact U.S. citizens. The capital, Tripoli, and other cities, such as Surman, Al-Jufra, Misrata, Ajdabiya, Benghazi, and Zuwara, have witnessed fighting among armed groups. Hotels and airports frequented by U.S. citizens have been the targets of these attacks. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence.
Armed groups sometimes detain travelers for arbitrary reasons, do not grant detainees access to a lawyer or a legal process, and do not allow detainees to inform others of their status. U.S. citizens should carry proof of citizenship and valid immigration status at all times, but having these documents does not guarantee fair treatment.
While there are operational international airports in Libya with regular domestic and international flights, flights are often delayed, rerouted, and cancelled without warning. The U.S. government prohibits U.S. commercial aviation operations within Libyan airspace.
Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of Libya, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices.
The Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard has determined that effective anti-terrorism measures are not in place in Libyan ports and has imposed conditions of entry on vessels that arrive in U.S. ports having visited ports in Libya. Mariners and passengers traveling through the ports of Libya should exercise caution.
The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency or routine assistance to U.S. citizens in Libya, as the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli suspended its operations in July 2014.
U.S. citizens in Libya in need of routine consular services should contact the U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia for assistance. To contact the U.S. Embassy in Tunis, click here.
U.S. citizens who are in Libya are urged to depart as soon as possible via commercial means if possible. U.S. citizens who are seeking U.S. government assistance to depart should email complete biographic details and contact information (email and phone number), as well as U.S. passport number, to TunisACS@state.gov.
The Department of State will continue to provide information via the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), Embassy Libya's web page, Travel.State.Gov, Facebook, and Twitter/X.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Libya.
Danger level: 5
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German government
Quelle: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/ReiseUndSicherheit/libyensicherheit/219624
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Libyen: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (Reisewarnung). The German government advises againt travelling this country.
Danger level: 5
Travel Warning.
Canadian government
Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/libya
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Avoid all travel.
Danger level: 5
Avoid all travel.
Cypriot government
Quelle: http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2016.nsf/travel_en.html
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Leave Immediately
Danger level: 5
Leave Immediately.
Finnish government
Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/LY
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Lämna landet omedelbart - Utrikesministeriet avråder från alla resor till Libyen. Om du ändå befinner dig i landet, var extremt försiktig, följ de lokala myndigheternas anvisningar, gör en reseanmälan och håll kontakt med dina anhöriga.
Danger level: 5
Leave area immediately..
If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.
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Country information
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Basic facts
- Citizens
- around 7 million
- Covering landmass
- 1,759,540 km²
- Electricity
- 127/230V - 50Hz
- Currency
- Dinar (LYD)
- ISO 2-Letter Code
- LY
- Phone prefix
- +218
- Top Level Domain
- .ly
- Mobile frequencies (MHz)
- 900
Airports in Libya (extern)
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Frequently asked questions
This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Libya.
Is Libya safe to travel in 2020?
We got distinct notes that traveling Libya isn't safe right now. The risk index is at 5 out of 5 possible points. We advise against travel.
How many countries have issued advisories for Libya?
We currently know of 8 countries having issued advisories for Libya.
What countries does Libya share land borders with?
Libya shares land borders with 6 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.8 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Niger (4.7), Sudan (4.7), Chad (3.7), Egypt (3.4), Algeria with (3.0) and Tunisia with (3.0 of 5). See danger map of the region.