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๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Does a Russian need a visa for Libya ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡พ?

e-Visa

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

โš  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 ยท Currency: Libyan dinar (LYD, ู„.ุฏ) ยท Official languages: Arabic ยท Calling code: +218

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Russia (C, F) works with sockets in Libya. Mains voltage differs (Libya: 127/230 V; Russia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Libya โ†’

Your embassy in Libya

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Libya, contact the embassy of Russia:

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 Russian passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡พ Libyan passport holders visiting Russia: Libyan passport holders need a visa for Russia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Russia before travelling.

The Russian passport at a glance

82visa-free
6ETA
25visa on arrival
30e-Visa
48visa required

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Questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Libya?

Russian 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 Russia?

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