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(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 travelling 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. (c) All visitors entering Libya must be in possession of a minimum of foreign currency equivalent to 500 Libyan Dinars on arrival. failure to comply with this will result in instant deportation and a fine to the airline. There are some exceptions to this, travellers should contact the Libyan People's Bureau in London (see Passport/Visa Information).

Passport valid for a minimum of six months required by all.

Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia;
(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.

Visitors must register with the Immigration Office within one week, those visiting with an organised tour will usually have this done for them, some hotels also provide this service.

Tourist/Business: £45.

Three months from date of entry. Entry must be within 45 days of receipt of visa.

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.

(a) One completed visa application form. (b) Four recent passport-size photos. (c) Valid passport. (d) An invitation from a Libyan friend or relative, or a travel agent. Business: (a)-(c) and, (d) Proof that they are sponsored by a Libyan company which will organise the issue of the visa.

24 hours.

Embassy of the Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 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.

PO Box 82063, Tripoli, Libya
Tel: (21) 333 6452 or 7576 or 8062
Website: www.libyan-tourism.org

2 Rue Charles-Lamoureux, Paris 75116, France
Tel: (1) 4704 7160. Fax: (1) 4755 9625.

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).

309-315 East 48th Street, New York, NY 10017, USA
Tel: (212) 752 5775.

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A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers arriving from infected areas.

Following 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; see the Health appendix.

Immunisation against typhoid and poliomyelitis is often recommended.

Mains water is normally chlorinated and, whilst relatively safe, may cause mild abdominal upsets. Bottled water is available and is advised for the first few weeks of the stay. Drinking water outside main cities and towns is likely to be contaminated and sterilisation is considered essential. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Dysenteries, typhoid fever and other diarrhoeal diseases are common. Hepatitis A, B and E occur throughout the area. Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water; swimming pools which are well chlorinated and maintained are safe. Cases of meningococcal meningitis have been reported in the Sebha region. Rabies is present.

Medical facilities outside the main cities are limited. Full health insurance is recommended.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2006-June 2007 period.

Jan 10 2006 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Jan 31 Islamic New Year. Feb 9 Ashoura. Mar 3 Declaration of the Authority’s Power. Mar 28 British Evacuation Day. Apr 11 Mouloud (Prophet’s Birthday). Jun 11 Evacuation Day. Jul 23 Revolution Day. Sep 1 National Day. Oct 7 Italian Evacuation Day. Oct 22-24 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 31 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Jan 20 2007 Islamic New Year. Jan 29 Ashoura. Mar 3 Declaration of the Authority’s Power. Mar 28 British Evacuation Day. Mar 31 Mouloud (Prophet’s Birthday). Jun 11 Evacuation Day.

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. For more information see the World of Islam appendix.