Libya
Libya: Tourists Must Carry $1,000
Date: January 10th, 2008 |
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A policy that took effect Nov. 11 requires tourists to Libya to have their passports translated into Arabic before arrival, and another policy put in place Jan. 7 requires that all tourists carry at least $1,000 or its equivalent in convertible currency or be denied entry. Anyone coming on official business, to study, to visit [read more]
Libya
Date: May 10th, 2005 | No Comments
The Consular Section of the U.S. Liaison Office located in the Belgian Embassy in Tripoli is closed pending relocation. Public hours will be suspended during this time but Americans needing emergency assistance can contact consular officials by phone at 091-2200 1250 and email at consulartripoli@ [read more]
Libya
Date: February 25th, 2004 | No Comments
The U.S. government ban on travel to Libya, in effect since 1986, is likely to be eased as a way to reward Moammar Gadhafi for abandoning his nuclear ambitions and rejoining the international community. The move is designed mainly to allow U.S. companies access to lucrative business deals in Libya, but ordinary travelers will benefit [read more]
Libya: Passport Rules Changed without Notice, Foreigners Refused Entry
Date: November 15th, 2007 | No Comments
Without warning, Libya changed passport rules for foreign tourists Nov. 11, denying entry to foreigners not carrying an Arabic translation of their passports regardless of whether they had appropriate visas. Planeloads of European tourists were turned back after landing and 18 French citizens were stranded overnight before being allowed to leave Nov. 12. None [read more]
Libya
Date: January 4th, 2005 | No Comments
Having been off limits to Americans for two decades, Libya is emerging as an enticing destination for travelers interested in its ancient heritage. In a recent travel warning, however, the U.S. State Department reminded Americans that Libya remains on the U.S. Government’s State Sponsors of Terrorism List, and as such, may maintain residual contacts with [read more]
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