Foreign travel advice

Libya

! Warning FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Libya.
! Warning FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Libya.

Warnings and insurance

Still current at:
1415 May 2025
Updated:
1415 May 2025
Latest update:
Updated information that fightinga continuesceasefire acrosshas been agreed in Tripoli, but the citysituation ofremains volatile and a return to violence is possible. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to Tripoli (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
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Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

Areas where FCDO advises against travel

FCDO advises against all travel to Libya except for the cities of Benghazi and Misrata. 

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the cities of Benghazi and Misrata.

Find out more about why the FCDO advises against travel. 

Heightened military presence in Tripoli

On 12 May, armed clashes broke out across Tripoli. As of 11am14 UKMay, timea ceasefire has been agreed, and full-scale violence has largely stopped as of 10am on 1415 May,May. fightingThe continuessituation acrossremains thevolatile capital.and a return to violence is possible. Tripoli’s only functioning international airport, Mitiga, remains closed.

FCDO advises against all travel  to Libya except for the cities of Benghazi and Misrata, to which we advise against all but essential travel.

If you are a British national already in, or planning to travel to Tripoli, stay alert to local information and minimise movements around the city where possible. If you shouldare monitorin the localvicinity situationof carefully,gunfire, remain vigilant,indoors and away from windows. You should have robust security arrangements and contingency plans in place.

UK government support

UK government support is limited in Libya. 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 who provide assistance for British nationals in Libya. In-person support is not available in Libya.

Before you travel 

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:  

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.

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