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π¨π³ Does a Chinese need a visa for Libya π±πΎ?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Chinese passport holders need a visa for Libya, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Chinese citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Libya or its official government website before you travel.
β U.S. State Department travel advisory for Libya: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 16 July 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.
Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Libya at a glance
Capital: Tripoli Β· Currency: Libyan dinar (LYD, Ω.Ψ―) Β· Official languages: Arabic Β· Calling code: +218
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type A, I plugs bring a travel adapter for Libya's sockets (C, F, L). Mains voltage differs (Libya: 127/230 V; China: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Your embassy in Libya
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Libya, contact the embassy of China:
- Embassy of the People's Republic of China, Tripoli Β· ly.china-embassy.org
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Libya for Chinese passport holders
- π²π¦ Morocco β Visa-free 90 days
- πΉπ³ Tunisia β Visa-free 90 days
- πͺπ¬ Egypt β Visa on arrival
- πΈπ© Sudan β Visa on arrival 60 days
The other way round
π±πΎ Libyan passport holders visiting China: Libyan passport holders need a visa for China, applied for at an embassy or consulate of China before travelling.
The Chinese passport at a glance
All destinations for China passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Libya β
Questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Libya?
Chinese passport holders need a visa for Libya, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Does a Libyan need a visa for China?
Libyan passport holders need a visa for China, applied for at an embassy or consulate of China before travelling.