Libya Travel Forum

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I'm just tentatively thinking about a holiday in Libya around the beginning of October. (Tripoli/Leptis Magna and surrounds.) I naively planned to book a flight only and go armed with the Lonely Planet, but that doesn't look feasable from what I've read in this forum. Has anyone actually managed an independant holiday? Is it an expensive country to visit?(Food, accommadation etc)

Thanks very much!

I am an Australian male planning to visit Libya later this year. I need a travelling companion as the tour company will only confirm the tour if they have 2 bookings. The 18 day tour covers the Roman ruins on the coast but spends most time camping in the deserts down south. The tour cost per person (all inclusive local costs) is around PStg 2100.

Is there anyone (or two) out there interested in linking up with me to visit Libya?

I'm basically a solo traveler, in order just to go without having to wait anyone to decide if they want or not, therefore, my questions are:

1. Are there any conditions for travelling in Lybia, specifically solo? I heard that no one can travel on their own, this being in group or alone...

2. If the answer to the previous question is YES, how much would a guide cost and where should go or who should be contacted in order not to have a typical moroccan "False Guide"?

3. Is it backpacker friendly?

4. Which is the best way to enter Lybia besides by air?... boat or land?... if boat, which is a good port to depart from? would Malta be a good place to part from, by land which country is less of a hassle to enter by?

and,

5. What about ATM's?

Thank you so much for your help.

Best of all

ALFONSO

P.S.- Sorry for the amount of question but I'd rather ask now than forget later.

We were thinking of going to Libya to visit husband's family. All visa info I've read on this board so far involves tourist companies, how does it work (for Americans) with family over there/letter of invite - we would be group of 4? Also husband was born in Libya, is U.S. citizen now, what is he considered in Libya? Last question, just curious; read the post below about Israelis,what about (non-Israeli) Jews, what is attitude there? Thanks

Hello, my name is Daniel, and I'm an Israeli. I've heard that Libya is beautiful place to travel in, but since Israelis cannot enter Libya with an Israeli passport, I was thinking to use my other passport - a European one.

Is it safe for an Israeli to travel in Libya? Do Libyan People love Israelis?

Thank you for your answers,
Daniel Cohen.

I want to go to benghazi but I don't believe they are issuing individual visas right now. Is there a group getting together to go? I see a lot of people leaving messages saying they need group of 4 to get visa! Well lets make a group. Though I just want to visit benghazi. Its sucks that they don't issue invitation letters to americans who want to travel there. Because i would love to visit a family there that i know. Is there a travel agency anyone knows about that does custom tours for americans over there?
Thanks,
Tara

Hi all,
Im Martin from Argentina, Im travelling to Lybia on my own from Egypt, and would really appreciate if someone could give me some information about how to get a visa. Probably in Egypt woulb be easier to get the visa to Lybia, i really have no idea.
Thanks a lot.
Martin.

I was denied Libyan visa today, and the main reason was that apparently the Libyan Embassy in Ottawa does not grant visas if you don't have at least 3 people in your group. What is really upsetting that this BS requirement is nowhere to be found on their website. Now after getting my passport translated, having the tour company fax the invitation, AND getting plane tickets I have pretty much run out of options. Has anyone got an individual tourist visa recently?

How can I fly from Tripoli to Cairo...what airline services this route? I am staying in Tripoli for 2 weeks and then in Cairo for 2 weeks before returning to Tripoli.

I have now finalized my travel arrangements for my 3 3/4 day / 4 night stop-over in Tripoli.
I am planning to spend the remainder of the arrival day and the first full day in Tripoli, go to Leptis Magna on day 3 and then to Sabrata on day 4. On the last day day my plane leaves at 11 pm, so I have another (almost full) day. Does Tripoli warrant 2 full days or should I go to another place/site nearby ?

Thanks,

George

Hello,

I am a squash player on my way to tripoli for the next 12 months. Anybody knows where i can find both courts and players ?

Cheers

Hi:

I will be in Libya for work starting in March or 6 to 8 weeks. I'm an avid scuba diver and would like to know are there any decent dive outfits/shops? Or individuals that even dive?

Thanks,
Loren

I will be traveling on a cruise in October 2008 that stops for one day in Tripoli. They have a day tour of Leptis Magna. How can I get a visa, I live in Vancouver Canada and have an USA passport. I will be with the tour from the ship, with my husband, Canadian and my friends, Italians. Will it be easy to get a visa for this visit? Where do I apply for it?

Dear VT Members,

Could you please provide me with information regarding getting a visa to Libya. Which airlines fly to Libya and good hotel in Libya.

I was reading on the British Ministry Foreign Affairs since Nov 2007 your passport details have to be translated in Arabic) it states this)

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

The Money you can bring to Libya it states this)

Foreign currency on arrival

Since 15 August 2005, the Libyan authorities announced that all visitors, irrespective of nationality, should be in possession of a minimum amount of foreign currency equivalent to 500 Libyan Dinars. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in instant deportation and a fine to the airline. The Libyan authorities have requested that passengers prove that they meet this requirement to an Immigration Officer on arrival in Libya.

UK Citizens from London:

I sincerely hope could provide me with good information.

Jay

Hi
is it true, that smoking is forbidden in public? If so, where can you smoke?

Thanks

We keep repeating the same questions about guides and visas on this forum. It has become clear that a guide is required and that the actual visa situation is stickier than the formal guidelines indicate. One more time for clarity...can anyone out there recommend a reputable tour group to organize a trip? What are the approximate costs of a 10-12 day tour? I would obviously prefer to do something as independent as possible, within the required structure of an organized group. Thanks so much for any information.

We will leave Egypt via Libya to Tunis. Is there any chance to get a transit visa directly at the border? We are here with our motorbikes. So, we are not interested in any guide.
greetings from Egypt

Hi all,
I am planning a trip to include 10 days or so in Libya in May 2008.
The plan so far is (from Tunisia) - Ghadamis - Tripoli - Leptis Magna - Benghazi - Tobruk - Egypt.

Can anyone suggest the best way for a single person to do this?
Is there a group I can/need to join ?
Has anyone been able to form a group via VT to do this?
(I have read that groups need to be a minimum of 4)

Is there a Libyan Travel agent that someone can suggest to arrange this sort of tour + visas?

Thanks,

Phil

I am a student trying to find the easiest and least expensive way to go across the border from Tripoli to Cairo by train or bus?

Thank you.

Denise

I would like to know

1. about 7th October Misratah university and the courses offered there
2. about the lifestyle there
3. about the facilities available there

Morning all,

I would like to visit Libya for touristic purposes for a couple of weeks. Is it possible to obtain a visa for independent travel without having a guide follow me around all day?

I am happy to book all hotels in advance, but I don't want a guide or company representative with me all day. I will be visiting with my friend.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Cheers.

I live in New Zealand and am planning a return trip to Libya later this year (I went last year and had a wonderful time). I don't want to have to go as part of a big tour group and as it looks like the friend who was going to come with me has had a changed of plans, I have decided to post a message here. I am looking at spending around 21 days there (post Ramadan) and have emailed at least one other person to come with me. Anyone interested?

Dear All, Is 4x4 a must to reach Jabal Al Akdar ?

I am told that Libya will not issue visas to less than groups of four. Any experience here? We plan a trip in early 2008 from the U.S. Thank you.

Could someone tell me how long it would take to get a Libyan visa if your Father or Mother is Libyan. And if there is any complications for it? Thank You.

J.

Hey!
I have been reading the posts made by the members of V.T and I find it rather surprising that alot of the members wanting to come to libya are not getting visas easily. In fact it is really easy and simple and can be granted through a travel agency. I work for one travel agency and we give a lot of visas on arrival, however travels must be part of a tour.
Well if there are any complications with getting a visa to libya or any other help to libya, i would be glad to help.

Hi!
I'm in Libya for a couple of weeks, want to travel and would be glad to meet someone of the V.T.

Anisho, jordan

Can Americans now visit Libya using a normal passport? Any American based airline fly direct? If, so what are the rules and procedures. We want to see Old Roman ruins. Is the hotels and eating out expensive? Any and all information is Grreatly Appreciated. Thanks.

Hi people, My wife and I will be moving to Tripoli from Ireland in August and we were considering taking our car. That is getting the ferry from Italy to Tunis and driving down to Libya. Can anyone tell me if we can take the car into Libya for a year and what exactly we have to do. Any other advice would be very much appreciated.

Thanks

stephen