Embassy of Libya in Nicosia, Cyprus; address 7 Stassinos Ave., 1060, Nicosia; phone +35722460055. Head of mission: Mr. Quwaydir Abrahim Quwaydir.
Head of mission: Mr. Quwaydir Abrahim Quwaydir, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Cyprus, 1 Sep 2024)
Libya offers a unique appeal for visitors from Cyprus, featuring diverse landscapes and rich historical sites along its Mediterranean coastline. Although its tourism infrastructure is still developing, it could attract a segment of the approximately 500,000 Cypriots who travel abroad annually.
Libya is generally considered less safe for tourists compared to Cyprus. While Cyprus ranks 11th in safety among 40 European countries and has a low murder rate of 1.3 per 100,000 people, Libya ranks 126th out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index, indicating significant safety concerns. The Global Organized Crime Index highlights substantial differences in crime, with Libya scoring poorly in areas such as mafia presence (8.0), crime networks (7.5), and human trafficking (9.5). In contrast, Cyprus has much lower scores, indicating a safer environment. Given these factors, tourists from Cyprus should exercise caution and thoroughly research current conditions before considering travel to Libya.