Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes/1 | Yes | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Passport Note(a) Holders of passports
containing a valid or expired visa for Israel will be refused entry or transit.
(b) All visitors entering Libya must be in possession of a minimum of foreign currency equivalent to LD500 on arrival. Failure to comply with this will result in instant deportation and a fine to the airline. There are some exceptions to this; travelers should contact the Libyan People’s Bureau in London (see
General Info).
PassportsPassport valid for a minimum of six months required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.
VisasRequired by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except the following:
(a)
1. US nationals (including family members who may be of a different nationality) do not require a visa if traveling together
and holding a letter with proof of sponsorship from an established Libyan company. If family members are traveling individually, the sponsorship letter must include confirmation that prior arrangements were made with the Libyan Immigration Department to obtain entry to the country.
(b) 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.
Visa NoteVisitors must register with the Immigration Office within one week of arrival. Those visiting with an organized tour will usually have this done for them; some hotels also provide this service.
Types of Visa and CostTourist/
Business: £45.
ValidityThree months from date of entry. Entry must be within 45 days of receipt of visa.
Applications to:Any of Libya’s diplomatic representatives in the relevant country or abroad (such as the Libyan People’s Bureau in London; see
General Info). Nationals of Germany must obtain their visas in Bonn/Berlin. Nationals of Canada must obtain their visas in Brussels, Belgium.
Working Days Required24 hours.
WarningMost visits to Libya are trouble-free.
However, travelers are advised against all but essential travel to areas bordering Chad and Sudan, because of instability in the region. With the exception of the official land border crossings to Tunisia and Egypt, visitors and residents are not permitted to travel in the interior or to border areas without an officially sanctioned guide or specific permission from the Libyan authorities.
Prior permission (a desert pass) to travel to the desert regions is required from the Libyan authorities. Tour operators usually arrange this. Once a desert pass has been obtained travelers should avoid those desert areas where oil extraction is in operation.
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.
Visitors are advised to avoid political gatherings, and to be alert to developments in Libya and the Middle East that might trigger public disturbances.
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 Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | No | 1 |
| Cholera | 2 | No |
| Typhoid and Polio | 3 | N/A |
| Malaria | No | N/A |
Health CareMedical facilities outside the main cities are limited.
Note1A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers arriving from infected areas.
2Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to Libya. However, cholera is a risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.
3Immunization against typhoid and poliomyelitis is often recommended.
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