Moving to Libya from Tonga

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Tonga to Libya — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Tonga to Libya, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tonga to Libya.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TO
8.5
LY
34.0

Tonga performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TO
$512
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TO
10.1
LY
21.6

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tonga leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TO
24.0
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TO
1.6t
LY
8.7t

Tonga performs better than Libya across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TO
8.0
LY
4.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TO
67.0%
LY
46.2%

Tonga performs better than Libya across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TO
2.3%
LY
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TO
$6,600
LY
$17,700

Tonga generally does better on employment & economy, though Libya leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TO
77.5 yrs
LY
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TO
12.4
LY
11.2

Tonga generally does better on family life, though Libya leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tonga and Libya. To live, work, or study long-term in Libya, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Libya's immigration authority.

Tonga passport

Tonga passport holder visiting Libya

Visa Required
Tonga passport holders need a visa to enter Libya.
Libya passport

Libya passport holder visiting Tonga

Visa Required
Libya passport holders need a visa to enter Tonga.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Libya?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Libya has 4.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Libya safe for expats?

Tonga performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Tonga?

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tonga leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 10.1 in Tonga. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tonga: 57).

What language do they speak in Libya?

The official language in Libya is Arabic. In Tonga, the official languages are English and Tongan.

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At a Glance

TO LY
Population 105,517 7,137,931
Currency Tongan Paʻanga (TOP) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages English, Tongan Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +676 +218
Time zones 1 1