QatarLibya: Visa required

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Do Qatar passport holders need a visa for Libya?

Visa required

Yes. Qatar passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Libya.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: security-legislation.ly (checked July 21, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance3,804 km, straight line (~4h 59m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Libya5 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Libya passport holders visiting Qatar: e-Visa.

Visa-free alternatives near Libya

Qatar passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Qatar passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Qatar passport holders need a visa for Libya?

Yes. Qatar passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Libya.

How far is Libya from Qatar?

About 3,804 km in a straight line, roughly ~4h 59m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Libya?

Libyan dinar (LYD).

What is the emergency number in Libya?

190 / 191 / 193.

What time zone is Libya in?

Tripoli (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Tripoli?

Mitiga International Airport (MJI), about 17 km away.

How many countries can enter Libya without a visa?

5 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Libya visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Qatar passport holders visit without a visa instead of Libya?

Tunisia, Albania, Montenegro, San Marino, Kosovo, Andorra.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Qatar

Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a country in West Asia. It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East; it shares its sole land border with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its territory surrounded by the Persian Gulf. The Gulf of Bahrain, an inlet of the Persian Gulf, separates Qatar from nearby Bahrain. The capital is Doha, home to over 80% of the country's inhabitants. Most of the land area is made up of flat, low-lying desert.

CapitalDoha

RegionWestern Asia

Population3M

Area11,586 km²

CurrencyQatari riyal (1 USD ≈ 3.64 QAR)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+974

Drives on theright

TimezoneQatar (UTC+3)

Nearest airportDoha International Airport (DIA), 7 km

Emergency number112 / 999

UNESCO sites1

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$72,525 (2025)

Tourist arrivals582K (2020)

Climate in Doha

Warmest July, coolest January, driest May, sunniest June. Best time to visit: February, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Doha, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	21.9°C	12.6°C	19mm	283h
February	24.8°C	13.6°C	1mm	283h
March	27.9°C	16.8°C	19mm	310h
April	33.8°C	22.1°C	41mm	285h
May	39.1°C	24.6°C	0mm	361h
June	43.7°C	28.6°C	0mm	372h
July	43.5°C	30.6°C	0mm	364h
August	43.5°C	30.2°C	0mm	353h
September	40.9°C	27.1°C	0mm	331h
October	35.4°C	23.1°C	0mm	339h
November	30.2°C	20.1°C	1mm	298h
December	25.2°C	16°C	1mm	294h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Qatar is a rich Arab state occupying a small peninsula extending into the Persian Gulf to the north of Saudi Arabia. Many come to the Middle East seeking the mystic, traditional life of the Bedouins, wandering the desert with their life's belongings on a camel's back. Although tradition is still an important part of the Qatari ethos, the country has well and truly moved into the twenty-first century with the piercing glass skyscrapers of Doha, a booming trade sector and a new-found place in international diplomacy. Qatar offers a unique blend of cultural authenticity and modern luxury, making it a major tourism hub in the region.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Zubarah

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About Libya

Libya, officially the State of Libya, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It borders the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad to the south, Niger to the southwest, Algeria to the west, and Tunisia to the northwest. With an area of almost 1.8 million km2 (700,000 sq mi), Libya is the fourth-largest country in Africa and the Arab world, and the 16th-largest in the world. The country claims 32,000 square kilometres of southeastern Algeria, south of the Libyan town of Ghat. The capital and largest city is Tripoli, located in the northwest and containing over a million of Libya's seven million people.

CapitalTripoli

RegionNorthern Africa

Population7.5M

Area1,759,540 km²

CurrencyLibyan dinar (1 USD ≈ 6.42 LYD)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+218

Drives on theright

TimezoneTripoli (UTC+2)

Nearest airportMitiga International Airport (MJI), 17 km

Emergency number190 / 191 / 193

UNESCO sites5

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$6,449 (2025)

Tourist arrivals760K (2008)

Climate in Tripoli

Warmest August, coolest January, driest June, sunniest July. Best time to visit: April, May, June, July, August, October.

Monthly climate normals for Tripoli, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	16.6°C	10°C	32mm	274h
February	17.6°C	9.8°C	7mm	286h
March	19.4°C	12°C	36mm	324h
April	24°C	14.8°C	10mm	332h
May	29.3°C	19.7°C	2mm	371h
June	30.9°C	21.4°C	0mm	392h
July	30.3°C	22.4°C	1mm	411h
August	33.3°C	24.5°C	0mm	387h
September	31.4°C	23.7°C	47mm	341h
October	27.5°C	20.2°C	15mm	295h
November	21.4°C	14.4°C	57mm	278h
December	18.6°C	11.5°C	37mm	289h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Libya is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa and a part of the Arab world. Although the country is rich in history and culture and has great tourism potential, the country has been in the news for all the wrong reasons since the 1960s. Since the 2010s, the country has been in a state of flux and is rather dangerous to travel to.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Archaeological Site of Sabratha
Cyrene
Leptis Magna
Old Town of Ghadamès
Tadrart Acacus

Upcoming public holidays

October 23, 2026يوم التحرير

December 24, 2026عيد الاستقلال

February 17, 2027يوم ثورة 17 فبراير

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