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๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ผ Does a Rwandan need a visa for Libya ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡พ?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Rwandan 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 Rwandan 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

Some of your plugs fit (C, E); for type G plugs bring a travel adapter for Libya's sockets (C, F, L). Mains voltage differs (Libya: 127/230 V; Rwanda: 230 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†’

Easier destinations near Libya for Rwandan passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡พ Libyan passport holders visiting Rwanda: Libyan passport holders can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 days.

The Rwandan passport at a glance

29visa-free
2ETA
30visa on arrival
38e-Visa
99visa required

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Questions

Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Libya?

Rwandan 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 Rwanda?

Libyan passport holders can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 days.