Is Libya Safe for First-Time Travelers?

Travel verdict: Do Not Travel. See the full safety scores, key risks and tips on this page.

Travel verdict: Do Not Travel. The scores and risks below say why.

Safety Scores

Overall Safety1/10

Crime Index1/10

Health & Medical2/10

Natural Disasters5/10

Ongoing civil conflict; rival governments and armed factions control different regions
Terrorism; ISIS and other groups are active across the country
Kidnapping of foreign nationals is extremely common
All major governments advise against all travel; embassies are closed

Travel Verdict: Do Not Travel

DO NOT travel to Libya; no consular assistance available as most embassies are closed

Healthcare has largely collapsed; no reliable emergency care outside a few areas of Tripoli

Libyan dinar; cash-only; banking system severely disrupted

Emergency: 1515 (police); services are unreliable and non-existent in many areas

Updates for Libya will appear here as they are published. Every update cites official sources, so you can plan on it.