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Libya Travel Health Guide

Low risk

Libya carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.

Overall risk

Low risk

Malaria

None

Best time to visit

Year-round

Recommended vaccines

Routine vaccines

Make sure all routine vaccines are up to date before travel, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.

Recommended

COVID-19

Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers to Libya age 1 year and older. Infants 6-11 months should also get vaccinated.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for unvaccinated travelers under 60. Those 60 and older may also consider vaccination.

Recommended

Measles

All travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with MMR vaccine. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.

Recommended

Typhoid

Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers to Libya, especially if staying with friends/relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Recommended

Rabies

Rabies-infected dogs are common in Libya and rabies vaccines may not be readily available there. Consult your doctor about pre-travel rabies vaccination based on your planned activities.

Situational

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended and not required for entry to Libya.

Situational

Disease risks

Emergency numbers

Police

1415

Medical / Ambulance

1515

Fire

1122

U.S. Embassy

+216-71-107-000

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Sources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.