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π¬π² Does a Gambian need a visa for Libya π±πΎ?
Yes. Gambian passport holders need a visa for Libya, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Libya before travelling.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's βVisa requirements for Gambian citizensβ (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed e-Visa. 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
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
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
You need a travel adapter: Libya uses plug types C, F, L, the Gambia uses G. Mains voltage differs (Libya: 127/230 V; the Gambia: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Easier destinations near Libya for Gambian passport holders
- πΉπ³ Tunisia β Visa-free
- π§π― Benin β Visa-free 90 days
- π§πΌ Botswana β Visa-free 90 days
- π§π« Burkina Faso β Visa-free
- π¨π» Cape Verde β Visa-free
- π¬π Ghana β Visa-free
- π¬π³ Guinea β Visa-free
- π¬πΌ Guinea-Bissau β Visa-free
The other way round
π±πΎ Libyan passport holders visiting the Gambia: Libyan passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Gambian passport at a glance
All destinations for Gambia passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Libya β
Questions
Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Libya?
Gambian passport holders need a visa for Libya, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Libya before travelling.
Does a Libyan need a visa for the Gambia?
Libyan passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.