🇱🇾 Is Libya safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Libya: 19 diplomatic missions from 19 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Libya
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- UK government support in Libya is severely limited; the British Embassy in Tunis handles emergencies for British nationals
- No in-person consular assistance is available inside Libya
- Travellers to Tripoli must have solid security arrangements and contingency plans before arrival
- Travel insurance may be void if you visit Libya against FCDO advice
- Travel to Libya is strongly discouraged by Spanish authorities; those already there should take maximum precautions
- Only civil airport operating in Tripoli is Mitiga (former military base); flights to Malta, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, Niger, UAE, Italy, Tunisia
- Benina Airport (Benghazi) has some international connections
- Land border crossings Ras-al-Jadir, Dheiba (Tunisia) and Al Sallum (Egypt) may close periodically with multi-hour immigration waits
Risk areas and situations
- FCDO advises against all travel to Libya except Tripoli, Benghazi, Al-Bayda, Derna, Jebel Akhdar, Misrata
- Coastal and desert roads between Al-Maqrun and Al-Tamimi are partially included in the limited-travel zone
- All areas outside the listed cities carry an 'against all travel' warning from FCDO
- Security situation is classified as extreme risk by all national and international indicators without exception
- Commercial air transport and road travel can both be affected by the ongoing security problems
Emergency numbers in Libya
Embassies and consulates in Libya
19 diplomatic missions from 19 countries, across 1 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Tripoli |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Tripoli |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Tripoli |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | 1 | Tripoli |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | 1 | Tripoli |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Tripoli |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 1 | Tripoli |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 1 | Tripoli |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 1 | Tripoli |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | 1 | Tripoli |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 1 | Tripoli |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 1 | Tripoli |
…and 7 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Libya is Arabic. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Arabic, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Libya safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Libya is 3.5/4 (Do not travel, level 4 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Libya?
The general emergency number in Libya is 193. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Libya?
Telcomia tracks 19 diplomatic missions from 19 countries in Libya, across 1 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.