Libya
Warnings and insurance
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
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 and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
FCDO provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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Update history
2025-05-15 10:45
Updated information that a ceasefire has been agreed in Tripoli, but the situation remains volatile and a return to violence is possible. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to Tripoli (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-05-14 11:46
Updated information that fighting continues across the city of Tripoli (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-05-13 18:16
FCDO now advises against all travel to the city of Tripoli (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-05-12 20:06
Latest update: Heightened military presence in Tripoli (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2025-04-10 12:13
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the cities of Tripoli, Benghazi and Misrata. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to the rest of Libya (‘Warnings and insurance’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).
2024-10-26 08:03
On 26 October Israel carried out military action against Iran (‘Safety and security’ page)
2024-09-28 23:58
Updated information on the Conflict affecting Lebanon (Safety and Security Pages)
2024-09-28 22:56
Updated information on the Conflict in Lebanon (Safety and Security Pages)
2024-07-19 15:52
Updated assessment that terrorist attacks in Libya can’t be ruled out (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-04-26 12:37
Removal of some language on military activity in the region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-04-19 15:02
Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-04-17 15:17
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2024-04-14 09:20
13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Summary’ page)
2024-04-12 20:03
Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-08-17 16:13
Information on roads are open and there is no further disruption to Mitiga Airport (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2023-08-15 15:30
Information on clashes between armed groups in central Tripoli and the disruption to Mitiga Airport (‘Summary’ page).
2023-06-28 16:20
Updated information on ‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’, ‘Safety and security’, ‘Terrorism’, ‘Local laws and customs’ and ‘Money’ pages.
2023-06-22 11:15
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages
2022-06-13 16:40
Update to consular contact form web link (‘Summary’ and ‘Travel advice help and support’ pages)
2022-04-01 12:02
Update to information on the provision of limited consular support and the serious risks of being detained (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)