What you need to enter Libya with an Iranian passport
Libya does not currently admit holders of Iran passports.
- Processing time
- Not available: entry is not permitted for this passport.
- Entry cost
- Not applicable: entry is not permitted for this passport.
Last verified: 6 October 2026
This pair in context
In the other direction, citizens of Libya can get a visa on arrival in Iran. See the Libya → Iran page.
Of the 9 passports from Southern Asia that VisaRadar tracks, for travel to Libya 6 need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival and 3 cannot enter. Same result as Iran: Bangladesh and Pakistan.
With a passport from Iran, in the rest of Northern Africa you can enter Tunisia visa-free; you need a visa for Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Sudan.
A passport from Iran ranks 186 of 199 in the VisaRadar passport ranking and reaches 39 of 198 destinations without applying for a visa in advance.
Counts from the same requirements matrix behind this page's verdict, using the UN M49 subregions.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Libya?
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport.
Related pages
See Libya requirements for other passports →
Informational only. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.