Mauritania passport → Libya
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Libya?
Mauritanian passport holders can visit Libya without a visa for up to 90 days.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eVisa. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Libya at a glance
- Capital
- Tripoli
- Currency
- Libyan dinar (LYD)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +218
- Region
- Northern Africa
Libya for other passports
- MauritaniaVisa-free90 days
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshNo admission
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Northern Africa for Mauritanian passport holders
Common questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Libya?
Mauritanian passport holders can visit Libya without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Mauritanian citizens stay in Libya?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Mauritanian citizens get a visa on arrival in Libya?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Mauritanian citizens visit without a visa?
52 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Mauritania passport ranks #75 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Mauritanian citizens (edited 28 Mar 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.