Source: U.S. Department of State. Figures are as published; refusal rates are not individual odds of refusal/approval. Wait times are estimated appointment waits, not real-time.

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Libya

Country Overview

FY2025
31.78%
FY2024
24.64%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+7.14 pp
Rank
#99/198

Rank is based solely on the published Adjusted B Visa Refusal Rate for the selected fiscal year. It is a neutral ordering of official figures, not a judgment about any nationality or applicant.

Annual Refusal Rate

Data table (accessible alternative to chart)
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate Change vs prior FY YoY
FY2006 43.80% — —
FY2007 25.30% -18.50 pp -42.24%
FY2008 27.10% +1.80 pp +7.11%
FY2009 19.20% -7.90 pp -29.15%
FY2010 14.30% -4.90 pp -25.52%
FY2011 30.80% +16.50 pp +115.38%
FY2012 38.90% +8.10 pp +26.3%
FY2013 33.80% -5.10 pp -13.11%
FY2014 33.90% +0.10 pp +0.3%
FY2015 43.02% +9.12 pp +26.9%
FY2016 40.58% -2.44 pp -5.67%
FY2017 45.50% +4.92 pp +12.12%
FY2018 73.73% +28.23 pp +62.04%
FY2019 89.05% +15.32 pp +20.78%
FY2020 80.90% -8.15 pp -9.15%
FY2021 24.26% -56.64 pp -70.01%
FY2022 22.78% -1.48 pp -6.1%
FY2023 19.41% -3.37 pp -14.79%
FY2024 24.64% +5.23 pp +26.94%
FY2025 31.78% +7.14 pp +28.98%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 43.80%
FY2007 25.30%
FY2008 27.10%
FY2009 19.20%
FY2010 14.30%
FY2011 30.80%
FY2012 38.90%
FY2013 33.80%
FY2014 33.90%
FY2015 43.02%
FY2016 40.58%
FY2017 45.50%
FY2018 73.73%
FY2019 89.05%
FY2020 80.90%
FY2021 24.26%
FY2022 22.78%
FY2023 19.41%
FY2024 24.64%
FY2025 31.78%

Source: U.S. Department of State · View official source

Country facts

Population
7,458,555 (2025)
Source
Capital
Tripoli
Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Currency
—
ISO code
LY
Passport / nationality
Libya

Last checked: Oct 2, 2026 · World Bank

Passport overview

Passport mobility summary is not yet available for this nationality.

Indicative summary only. Not a Passport Index mirror and not Timatic. Always verify entry rules with official government and airline sources before travel. This site is not a live policy authority.

U.S. visa processing posts in this country

Official data updated: Sep 17, 2026 · Last checked: Oct 2, 2026

City / Post B1/B2 Average Wait Time B1/B2 Next Available Appointment F,M,J Next Available H,L,O,P,Q Next Available
Tripoli Not published Not published Not published Not published