Libya Clearance for Yachts

Be aware that the current situation regarding visits by foreign yachts is currently unknown. Travel to Libya is not recommended. See Security for additional details.

If there is an emergency which forces a yacht to call at one of the Libyan ports, an attempt should be made to contact the authorities on VHF Channel 16, 12 or 11 as soon as the yacht enters Libyan territorial waters.

If your arrival is planned, make every effort to arrive on the expected day and still contact the authorities on VHF when entering Libyan waters.

As there is a Libyan law which does not permit foreign ships to retain Israeli flags, stores or literature pertaining to Israel on board, even if these are part of the vessel’s navigation equipment, such as Sailing Directions, any such incriminating items should be disposed of before entering a Libyan port. As Libya is a dry country, it is advisable not to have alcohol on board either.

Private yachting is unknown in Libya and dealing with visiting yachts is a new experience for most officials. This can result in being treated as if a large cruise ship; with a large amount of paperwork and disproportionate fees. A local agent with some experience with yachts is to be recommended.

Although a large number of officials are likely to be involved in the clearance procedure, it is usually done in a welcoming and friendly manner. It is useful to have an official ship’s stamp.

Last updated:  July 2018

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Libya Clearance Updates

We are not seeing users access Libya information regularly. We are prioritizing and focusing efforts on keeping the most visited countries up to date.

If you plan to visit Libya or believe that we have made an error, please send us an email at noonsite@noonsite.com. We will assign a team member to work with our contacts to update the formalities information that you are interested in. If you have visited Libya on a yacht, we would love to hear from you, please send us an email or leave a comment about your experience.

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