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Libya


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Crime section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to all 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.


There is a general threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.


You should take sensible precautions for your personal safety and avoid political gatherings and demonstrations. You should follow news reports and be alert to developments in Libya and the Middle East that might trigger public disturbances.


A visa is required for travel to Libya. 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. If you travel without this transcript, you may not be able to enter the country. See the Entry Requirements (Visas) section of this advice for more details.


Libya is a cash society and there are some currency regulations in place on arrival at the airport. Credit cards are not widely used and there are few reliable ATMs in Tripoli. See the Entry Requirements (Foreign Currency on Arrival) and General (Money) sections of this advice for more details.


Over 16,000 UK citizens had visited Libya in 2006 (Source: Libyan Tourist Board). Most visits are trouble-free. The main types of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in Libya in 2006 have been replacing lost or stolen passports or assisting those involved in road accidents.


We strongly recommend that comprehensive travel and medical insurance is obtained before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.
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