Travel advice for Libya

Australia advises avoiding all travel for Libya.

Avoid all travel to Libya because the nationwide travel warning reflects a general danger to life and personal safety. Consular assistance for Austrians in distress is extremely limited, and insurers may deny coverage despite a valid policy.

Avoid all travel to Libya. Citizens who travel despite this advice cannot claim consular assistance.

Avoid all travel to Libya because conditions are volatile due to armed clashes, political instability, terrorism, arbitrary arrest, crime and extremely limited consular assistance. Southern border regions face armed groups and kidnapping, and overland travel in the south-east is dangerous because of landmines, banditry and terrorism. Travel outside Tripoli requires authorization, except at land crossings to Egypt and Tunisia, and the Algerian border is closed. Consider commercial departure if safe.

Avoid all travel to Libya because the long-term poor security situation has worsened further. Armed clashes between opposing factions occur in many areas, and terrorist attacks or kidnappings cannot be ruled out. Czech citizens in Libya should exercise maximum caution, although consular assistance is very limited because no Czech representative office is present.

Avoid travel to Libya because the security situation is unstable. Armed clashes and violence occur throughout the country, safety for foreigners is not assured, and there is a high risk of terrorism. Estonia has no embassy there, and consular assistance would be difficult and not guaranteed if travel takes place. Estonian citizens need a visa to enter.

Germany advises avoiding all travel for Libya.

Avoid all travel to Libya because the security situation remains unstable and unpredictable. The whole country faces the highest risk, including armed clashes and heavy fighting, terrorism, widespread weapons, crime, robberies, possible kidnappings and attacks on airports. The coastal route between Tripoli and Tunisia is especially risky, while arrivals overland from Tunisia pass militia checkpoints after Ras Ajdir and arrivals from Egypt need advance permits for the eastern region.

Avoid all travel to Libya and leave immediately by commercial means if already there. Ongoing fighting, inter-militia violence, terrorist attacks, kidnapping, crime and attacks on airports make the country dangerous and unpredictable. Irish citizens should avoid Tripoli and surrounding areas, where military activity has increased, and exercise extreme caution around military activity.

Japan advises against all travel to Libya and says those already there outside Misrata City should leave immediately for a safe area. The concerns are militia clashes, rival governments amid political instability, and possible rapid security deterioration. Misrata City's warning is lower because security has long been stable, but travel should still be avoided, and anyone compelled to stay should be ready to leave or relocate promptly to a safe place.

Avoid all travel to Libya because armed groups are fighting, especially in the west, while terrorism, violent crime, kidnappings, arbitrary detention and landmines create danger. Violence can erupt in cities and densely populated areas, airports close during fighting, and Libya lacks a central authority, making responsibility for public order unclear. The Dutch embassy in Tripoli offers no consular assistance, and rain from November to March can cause flash floods.

Leave Libya and avoid all travel because security is serious and unpredictable, with a very high terrorist threat and risk of abduction of foreigners. Political instability can trigger armed clashes, road and airport closures and protests, while robbery, extortion, smuggling and violent crime are widespread. Terrorist groups may target hotels, diplomatic premises, oil infrastructure and government institutions; healthcare is very limited, with risks of rabies, typhoid and HIV.

Avoid all travel to Libya because of the changed security situation. The previous call for Swedish citizens to leave the country has been withdrawn, but the advice against all travel remains.

Avoid all travel to Libya for any reason because of crime, terrorism, health concerns, unrest, kidnapping, and landmines. Targeted kidnappings and assassinations are common, armed groups may detain travelers arbitrarily, and unexploded ordnance is widespread. Demonstrations can turn violent and disrupt transport and other services, while U.S. commercial aviation operations within Libyan airspace are prohibited. The United States has no embassy there and cannot provide emergency services.

Avoid all but essential travel to parts of Libya and avoid travel entirely to other parts; within Tripoli, avoid all but essential travel because of the security situation. Passports showing travel to Israel are not accepted; overseas visas may not be recognised in some areas or ports. Large cash sums must be declared or risk confiscation and detention; medical care is below UK standards and remote rescue is uncertain.

Defer all non-essential travel to Libya because the security situation is dangerous and unpredictable. Armed clashes are a risk in Tripoli's outlying districts, and armed militia groups make desert areas outside major cities unsafe. Terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime and demonstrations are further risks; travellers should monitor local news, avoid crowded places and demonstrations, and follow local authorities.