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πŸ‡―πŸ‡² Does a Jamaican need a visa for Libya πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ύ?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Jamaican 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 Jamaican citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Libya or its official government website before you travel.

⚠ 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

You need a travel adapter: Libya uses plug types C, F, L, Jamaica uses A, B. Mains voltage differs (Libya: 127/230 V; Jamaica: 116 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Libya β†’

Easier destinations near Libya for Jamaican passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ύ Libyan passport holders visiting Jamaica: Libyan passport holders need a visa for Jamaica, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Jamaica before travelling.

The Jamaican passport at a glance

55visa-free
4ETA
24visa on arrival
44e-Visa
71visa required

All destinations for Jamaica passport holders β†’ Β· Who needs a visa for Libya β†’

Questions

Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Libya?

Jamaican 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 Jamaica?

Libyan passport holders need a visa for Jamaica, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Jamaica before travelling.