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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Portugal citizens need a visa for Libya?

e-Visa / ETA

Portugal citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Libya — applied for online before departure.

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Portugal vs Libya: passport comparison

Portugal

124

visa-free countries

Global rank: #14 · mobility 170.8

Libya

14

visa-free countries

Global rank: #188 · mobility 67.4
9

countries both Portugal and Libya can enter visa-free together

Portugal + Libya: passport compatibility

27%

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

Where Portugal and Libya travel together — by entry type:

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

Where Portugal and Libya 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)

How the entry rule changed: Portugal → Libya

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

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

2rule changes for the Portugal passport, 1 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 →

Where else Portugal goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Libya

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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Portugal citizens need a visa for Libya?
Portugal citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Libya — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Portugal or Libya?
The Portugal passport is stronger: 124 visa-free countries versus 14. Global rank: Portugal #14, Libya #188.
Where can Portugal and Libya citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 9 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Libya?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Portugal and Libya?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Portugal passport ranking

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

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