Libya
Restricted entry
(a) Holders of Israeli passports, or holders of passports containing a valid or expired visa for Israel will be refused entry or transit. (b) Children of nationals of Arab League countries will be refused entry if they are traveling alone, unless they are met at the airport by their husband/father or unless they are holding a ‘No Objection Certificate’, issued by the Libyan Immigration Department, and are met at the airport by the resident relative who made the application.
Passports
Passport valid for a minimum of six months required by all except Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and United Arab Emirates holding valid ID cards. Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia and United Arab Emirates ;
(b) nationals of Jordan and the Syrian Arab Republic, provided arriving from their country of origin;
(c) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
The Libyan authorities have advised that from 1 July 2008 British citizens, with the exception of children under five years old will be required to provide biometric data in order to obtain a visa to travel to Libya. On 11 November 2007, the Libyan authorities reimposed a requirement for all travellers entering (and including those re-entering) the country to have an Arabic transcript of their passport’s details page. If you travel without this transcript, you may not be able to enter the country.
Types of visa and cost
Tourist/Business: US$34 Validity
45 days. Application to
Any of Libya’s diplomatic representatives in the relevant country or abroad (such as the Libyan People’s Bureau in London; see Passport/Visa Information). Nationals of Germany must obtain their visas in Bonn/Berlin. Nationals of Canada must obtain their visas in Brussels, Belgium. Application requirements
(a) One completed visa application form. (b) Four recent passport-size photos. (c) Valid passport. (d) Visa authorization telex/invitation with reference number from Libya or travel agent. Business: (a)-(d) and, (e) Proof that they are sponsored by a Libyan company which will organize the issue of the visa. Working days required
Two to three.
Test required for anyone applying for a residency permit
LYD3; children under two years of age and transit passengers, provided not leaving the airport and departing within 24 hours, are exempt.
Embassy of the Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahirya in France
2 Rue Charles-Lamoureux, Paris 75116, France
Tel: (1) 4704 7160. Fax: (1) 4755 9625. Libyan People’s Bureau in the UK
61-62 Ennismore Gardens, London SW7 1NH, UK
Tel: (020) 7589 6120. Fax: (020) 7589 6087 or 9137 (consular section).
Opening hours: Mon-Wed 1000-1100 (visa application); Thurs 1400-1500 (visa collection). Permanent Mission of the Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya to the United Nations
309-315 East 48th Street, New York, NY 10017, USA
Tel: (212) 752 5775.
Website: www.libya-un.org
Also deals with enquiries from Canada.
Travelers are advised against all but essential travel to areas bordering Chad and Sudan, because of instability in the region.
Libya shares with the rest of the North Africa region a threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate and against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Travelers should avoid desert areas where oil extraction is in operation.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice: British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
