Libya

Warnings and insurance

Still current at:

7 April 2025

Updated:

26 October 2024

Latest update:

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FCDO advises against all travel to Libya

FCDO has advised against all travel to Libya since 2014. The local security situation is fragile and can quickly deteriorate, with intense fighting starting without warning. Any travel to, from or within Libya is at your own risk. If you are a British national in Libya, we strongly advise you to consider leaving.

UK government support

UK government support is severely limited in Libya. The British Embassy in Tripoli does not provide support to British people who need help. If you are in Libya and need urgent help from the UK government (for example, if you’ve been attacked, arrested or someone has died)contact the British Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia, on +216 71 108 700 or contact us online.

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations andget appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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