| Where can I obtain a visa to enter Libya in United States? | All US travelers please refer to the Consular Information Sheet (CIS) for Libya, which contains information we have available on the Libyan visa process.
The CIS can be accessed through the Embassy’s website, or through the Department of State’s site.
Travelers may also wish to contact the nearest Libyan People’s Bureau – either in USA or Canada – since Libyan visa policies and practices are subject to change. While we do recommend that each person obtain a Libyan visa prior to travel, the Consular Section cannot provide assistance to persons seeking Libyan visas. |
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| Who is the concierge? | Dear visitor - Welcome to Corinthia Hotel Tripoli - May I take the opportunity to introduce myself as Tony Tabone, Executive Chief Concierge and my young dynamic team at the Corinthia Hotel Tripoli. Our duty is to ensure that your stay in our hotel is enjoyable and comfortable. We are here to provide services to you. Guests often believe that the concierge is only there to confirm travel arrangements or book taxis. At the Corinthia Hotel Tripoli our team is ready to answer every need and is prepared for every eventuality. If it`s a walking archeological trail to the country`s past or a once in a lifetime desert experience including camel rides and desert twareg, sand dunes, salt coloured lakes, coloured painting in Akakus, engraving valley 9 kilometers long, in Germa, camping and beyond, we are sure to have done it before! Concierge can provide a privileged look into the best attractions Libya has to offer and the best restaurants - The concierge has dined in them… the most exclusive shops, archeological sites, white sandy beaches, different gold and carpet markets, the ancient tradition of whiling way of hours in a typical Shisha and Arabic coffee shops, a visit to Sriaa museum in the green square, a visit to 1st September avenue with a wide range of exclusive shops, restaurants and mosques. Our team is well connected and knows where they are to call to extend the warmest welcome. The concierge will find a personal stylist, baby sitter, doctors, dentists, private clinics or personal tour guide - and that`s the easy part! Do you need to change your flight destination? A bouquet of white roses or just a picnic hamper to take to the beach? Our concierge can provide it all with a single call! Whatever suits you, we are happy to oblige.
The concierge desk is available on number 3019
Yours sincerely Tony Tabone
Executive Chief Concierge |
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| What is the telephone system like in Libya? | | Internal telephone calls are connected quickly, but expect a longer wait for international connections, as the number of lines are restricted. The international code for Libya is 218, and the main internal area codes are as follows: |
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| What is the voltage in Libya? | | Electricity: 220-40V |
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| What is the currency used in Libya? | | The Libyan Dinar is the standard currency. Notes are issued in 50- 20 -10 - 5 - 1 - .5 and .25. Coins are .10 and .05, there are pennies, but are rarely used these days. |
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| When are Libya`s Public Holidays? | 2009
7 Jan Ashoura.
2 Mar Jamahiriya Day
28 Mar British Evacuation Day.
9 Mar Mouloud (Prophet's Birthday).
11 Jun Evacuation Day.
23 Jul Revolution Day.
20 Jul Ascension of the Prophet.
1 Sep National Day.
19-21 Sep Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
7 Oct Italian Evacuation Day.
26 Nov Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).
18 Dec Islamic New Year.
27 Dec Ashoura. 2010
2 Mar Jamahiriya Day
26 Feb Mouloud (Prophet's Birthday).
28 Mar British Evacuation Day.
11 Jun Evacuation Day.
23 Jul Revolution Day.
9 Jul Ascension of the Prophet.
1 Sep National Day.
11-13 Sep Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
7 Oct Italian Evacuation Day.
17 Nov Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).
7 Dec Islamic New Year.
16 Dec Ashoura.
Note - Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region |
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| What are the entry requirements for travellers to Libya? | | Visas: Everyone except visitors from most Arab and African countries must have a visa to visit Libya. Before applying for a visa, you must have your passport translated into Arabic. |
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| Where can I obtain a visa to enter Libya in Italy? | Contact details of the offices in Italy.
Rome - Ambasciata Libica
Ufficio Popolare della Grande Giamahiria Araba Libica Popolare Socialista a Roma:
Via Nomentana 365 , Roma
Telephone: 39 06 86320951
Fax: 39 06 86205473
Milan
Consolato Libico a Milano: (9-12 Mon,Wed, Fri)
Via Baracchini, 7
20123 Milano
Telephone: 39 02 86464285
FAX 39 02 874504
Palermo
Consolato Libico a Palermo:
Via Libertà, 171, 90143 Palermo
Telephone: 39 091343930 - 1 |
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| Where can I obtain a visa to enter Libya in Brussels & Netherlands? | Contact details of the offices in The Brussels.
The Libyan Embassy in Brussels
Avenue Victoria 28
1000 Brussels
Belgium
Telephone: 32 2 649 21 13
Fax: 32 2 640 90 76
The Libyan Embassy in Den Haag
Parkweg 15
2585 JH Den Haag
Netherlands
Telephone: 31 70 35 588 86
Fax: 31 70 35 590 75 |
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| Where can I obtain a visa to enter Libya in Russia? | Contact details of the office in Russia
Libyan Embassy in Moscow:
38 Mosfilmovskaya Street, 131940, Moscow, Russia
Telephone: 7 095 107 140
Fax: 7 095 938 2162 To obtain a visa for Libya, Russian citizens must produce:
- A valid foreign passport, best is to have a Russian local passport (might be required but not necessarily)
- Translation of the passport data into Arabic certified by an Arabic notary in Moscow (address and telephone numbers of such translators are available from the Embassy) - do not need now
- Invitation letter
- Original telex from the Libyan immigration ministry (this comes directly to the Embassy, but usually it is better that the inviting organisation in Libya gets a copy of this telex once it is sent to Moscow and faxes it to the applicant; then he/she takes a fax copy and it is easier for the Embassy officials to trace this telex in their documentation)
- Visa charges - 1400 rur.
- 1 passport size photos
- 1 visa application form The visa can be done in 2 working days. |
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| Where can I obtain a visa to enter Libya in France? | Contact details of the office in Paris.
GRANDE JAMAHIRIYA ARABE LIBYENNE POPULAIRE ET SOCIALISTE
CONSULAT DE LIBYE
18 RUE KEPPLER
75016 PARIS
Telephone: 33 0147201970
Fax: 33 0140701804 |
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| Where can I obtain a visa to enter Libya in Spain? | Contact details of the office in Spain
Libyan Embassy in Spain
Address: Pisuerga, 12
28071 Madrid Spain
Telephone: 34 91563 57 53 |
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| Where can I obtain a visa to enter Libya in Germany? | Contact details of the offices in Germany:
Embassy:
Volksbüro der Sozialistischen Libysch-Arabischen Volks-Dschamahirija Ambassador:
S.E. Herr Said Abdulaati, außerordentlicher und bevollmächtiger Botschafter in BERLIN Address:
Volksbüro der Sozialistischen Libysch-Arabischen Volks-Dschamahirija
Podbielskiallee 42
14195 BERLIN – GERMANY Tel: 0049 – 30 – 20 0596 0
Fax: 0049 – 30 – 20 0596 99 Opening hours: MONDAY THURSDAY 10.00h – 12.00hrs
E-mail: info@libysche-botschaft.de Generalkonsulat Libysch Arabische Dschamahirija, Beethovenallee 12 a, 53173 Bonn
Telephone: 49 228 82 00 90
Fax: 49 228 36 42 60 |
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| Where can I obtain a visa to enter Libya in Norway? | To obtain a visa in Norway:
Need to contact the Embassy in Denmark -
Libyan Embassy
Rosenvaengets Hovedvej 4
2100 Copenhagen
Phone: 45 35263611
Fax: 45 35265606
Office Hrs: Monday - Thursday: 09.00 -14.00/ Friday: 09.00 - 12.00
Office Hrs (visit Hours): 10.00 - 12.00
Visa - No online visa application form available
Website: http://www.ambassade-info.dk/visum_udllibyen.php3 |
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| Where can I obtain a visa to enter Libya in United Kingdom? | Contact details of the office in United Kingdon.
Libyan People`s Bureau,
61/62 Ennismore Gardens,
London
SW7 1NH
Contact person: Fatima Busefi
Telephone: 44 02075896120 |
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| Where can I obtain a visa to enter Libya in Denmark? | To obtain a visa from Denmark:
Passport needs to include a translation in Arabic
(The Ministry of Foreign affairs legalisations office has the needed stamp)
No entrance to Libya if passport includes a stamp of entry to Israel or South Africa.
Contact details of the office in Denmark:
Libyan Embassy
Rosenvaengets Hovedvej 4
2100 Copenhagen
Telephone: 45 35263611/ 45 35263664
Fax: 45 35265606
Office Hrs:Monday - Thursday:09.00-14.00/Friday:09.00 - 12.00
Office Hours (visit Hours): 10.00 - 12.00
Visa - No online visa application form available
Website: http://www.ambassade-info.dk/visum_udllibyen.php3 |
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| Where can I obtain a visa to enter Libya in Sweden? | Contact details of the office in Sweden:
Libyska Folksocialistiska Arab Jamahiriyas Folkkontor
Openings hrs: Monday - Friday 10.00-12.00
Passport needs to include a translation in Arabic
No entrance to Libya if passport includes a stamp of entry to Israel or South Africa. Valhallavägen 74
Box 10133, SE-100 55
Stockholm
Sweden
Phone: 46 8 - 14 34 35
Fax: 46 8 - 10 43 80 |
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| Where can I obtain a visa to enter Libya in Turkey? | To obtain a visa from Turkey.
Contact the place or people that you`ll stay and they must send you an invitation or confirmation (the confirmation which includes where you`ll stay & how long & passport details will be sent to the Libya consulate in Istanbul
If the consulate approves your visa, they give you a call and invite you to the consulate. You should have 2 photographs and 25 million Turkish Liras with you (approximately 15 Euro) |
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| Where is the Jamahiriya Museum located? | | Only 5 minutes by taxi from our hotel the entrance to the Jamahiriya Museum is on Green Square, next to castle. |
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