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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Libya citizens need a visa for Sweden?

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Libya citizens need a visa to enter Sweden. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Libya vs Sweden: passport comparison

Libya

14

visa-free countries

Global rank: #188 · mobility 67.4

Sweden

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #5 · mobility 171.5
9

countries both Libya and Sweden can enter visa-free together

Libya + Sweden: passport compatibility

26%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Libya and Sweden travel together — by entry type:

9 both visa-free
14 both visa on arrival
16 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
145 access differs

Where Libya and Sweden can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (9)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Libya is visa-free (5)

Where to apply: Sweden has no mission in Libya

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Egypt 1,350 km
Applications accepted in: Cairo
2
Greece 1,480 km
Applications accepted in: Athens
3
North Macedonia 1,748 km
Applications accepted in: Skopje

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Libya → Sweden

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

15,6%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Libya
+1,1 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
-3.3 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 18.9%, now 15.6%
43,701applications filed
36,356visas issued
6,821refusals
#63strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Libya — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Libya → Sweden

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Libya → Sweden rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

3rule changes for the Libya passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Sweden: good to know

Stockholm

Capital

Swedish Krona (SEK)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+46

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Libya goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Sweden

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Libya citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Libya citizens need a visa to enter Sweden. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Libya or Sweden?
The Sweden passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 14. Global rank: Libya #188, Sweden #5.
Where can Libya and Sweden citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 9 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Sweden?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Libya and Sweden?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Libya passport ranking

Where else the Libya passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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