Ireland passport → Libya
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Libya?
eVisa (apply online)
Irish passport holders need an eVisa for Libya. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Libya at a glance
- Capital
- Tripoli
- Currency
- Libyan dinar (LYD)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +218
- Region
- Northern Africa
Libya for other passports
- IrelandeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshNo admission
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Northern Africa for Irish passport holders
Common questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Libya?
Irish passport holders need an eVisa for Libya. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Irish citizens stay in Libya?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Irish citizens get a visa on arrival in Libya?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Irish citizens visit without a visa?
159 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Ireland passport ranks #5 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Irish citizens (edited 10 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Libya before you travel.