What you need to enter United States with a Libyan passport
United States does not currently admit holders of Libya 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: 10 August 2026
This pair in context
In the other direction, citizens of the United States need an electronic visa to enter Libya. See the United States → Libya page.
Of the 6 passports from Northern Africa that VisaRadar tracks, for travel to the United States 4 need a visa and 2 cannot enter. Same result as Libya: Sudan.
A passport from Libya ranks 183 of 199 in the VisaRadar passport ranking and reaches 40 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 Libyan citizens need a visa for United States?
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport.
Related pages
See United States requirements for other passports →
Informational only. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.