GoLibya Visa Requirements

Notice for Going to Italy

At present, the security situation in Libya remains severe and complex. Armed conflicts, kidnapping and extortion, robbery and other cases occur from time to time. The Chinese Embassy in Libya is temporarily closed, and the embassy's remaining team is currently working in Tunisia.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in Libya remind Chinese citizens not to travel to Libya in the near future, and local Chinese citizens and institutions should evacuate in a timely manner.

Given the special circumstances in the above-mentioned regions, if Chinese citizens insist on going even after the temporary reminder is issued, it may result in extremely high security risks for the parties involved and affect the effectiveness of their assistance. The costs incurred by the assistance will be borne by the individual.

Follow relevant websites for the latest information:

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://www.mfa.gov.cn

China Consular Service Network: http://cs.fmprc.gov.cn/

Chinese Embassy in Libya: http://ly.chineseembassy.org/chn/

Visa Entry

According to the 2011 Interim Constitutional Declaration of Libya, the original consular management regulations for entry and exit in Libya will continue to be used and implemented, except for necessary revisions.

Entering Libya with a passport of the People's Republic of China requires obtaining an entry visa in advance. Applicants can contact the Libyan guarantor (inviter) to assist with visa applications. Specific requirements can be consulted with the Embassy of Liberia in China.

For those applying for tourist, transit or business visas, the Libyan guarantor (company) shall submit the application to the Libyan immigration office; For those applying for a work visa, the sponsor (company) shall submit it to the Ministry of Interior and Immigration of Liberia. Once the visa application is approved, it will be uniformly accepted and issued by the Embassy of Liberia in China.

Journalist visas must be submitted in advance through the Embassy of Libya in China for interview requests, and the application must be approved by the Foreign Media Department of Libya.

Those holding the above relevant visas are limited to entering through the capital city's Tripoli Airport and Benghazi Airport. The land ports bordering Tunisia, Algeria, and Egypt are sometimes open and sometimes closed depending on the security situation. Personnel entering and leaving Libya must undergo customs and border inspections.

After entering the country, if you need to apply for a Libyan visa extension, you can submit an application to the Libyan immigration office. Those who need to apply for a visa extension to leave the country due to overstaying must pay certain fees and fines before leaving.

For information on Libyan visa policies and specific requirements, please consult the Embassy of Libya in China or refer to the website of the Libyan Tourism Service Company http://www.temehu.com/touristvisa.htm

Customs epidemic prevention and control

Inbound passengers are prohibited from bringing the following items into the country: items produced in Israel, alcohol and alcoholic products, drugs, pork and its products, pickled meat products, obscene audiovisual books, toy guns, etc. Passengers are prohibited from carrying large amounts of cash in and out of the country.

Since December 2012, the Libyan government has implemented blood tests for non Libyan nationals upon entry, and has refused entry to patients with infectious diseases, especially hepatitis. It is best for me, as a citizen, to undergo relevant medical examinations before traveling to Italy to avoid any obstacles to entry.

Bringing live animals and plants such as dogs and cats into the country requires obtaining relevant health certificates and other documents in advance.

Residency and Naturalization

Li does not recognize dual nationality.

The risk level for Libya is red (extremely high risk).

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds Chinese citizens not to travel to Libya in the near future. Personnel and institutions in the area should evacuate or transfer to safe areas as soon as possible. In case of emergency, please report to the police in a timely manner and contact the Chinese embassy or consulate in the local area.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and overseas embassies and consulates will closely monitor changes in the overseas security situation, dynamically adjust relevant risk assessments, and release and update corresponding security reminders in real time on platforms such as the China Consular Service Network. Please continue to pay attention.

public security

Libya is in a transitional period of political, economic, and social reconstruction, and social security incidents such as armed conflicts occur from time to time. Security personnel are usually stationed at the entrances of star rated hotels, large shopping malls, and tourist attractions in major cities such as the capital of Libya. Li Minzhong firmly believes in religion and has a relatively simple folk customs. However, due to the lack of restoration of social security and order, social crimes such as theft, robbery, and kidnapping still exist.

In case of emergency, please contact the Consular Protection and Assistance Team (Tunisia) of the Chinese Embassy in Libya at 00216-27208926, the local emergency hotline at 1515, and the Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Call Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at+86-10-12308 or+86-10-59913991.

natural disaster

In September 2023, Hurricane Daniel hit several cities in eastern Libya, causing severe casualties and property damage in the city of Derna. The coastal areas of Libya have a Mediterranean climate, while the southern Sahara region has a dry and hot climate. The average temperature is 30 degrees, hot at noon and cold in the morning and evening. The average temperature in summer (May September) is around 40 degrees, while in winter it ranges from 8 to 16 degrees. The temperature in January and February can sometimes drop as low as -2 degrees. Every spring and autumn, sandstorms often occur.

FDA

The temperature in Libya is relatively high, especially in summer, and food is prone to spoilage. Be cautious when eating food that has not been refrigerated or overnight; Tap water does not meet safety standards, it is recommended to drink bottled water; The incidence rate of hepatitis is high. Avoid eating in places with poor sanitation.

air traffic

Currently, Tunisian Airlines, Egyptian Airlines, and Italian Airlines provide air services to Libya. In addition, there are four Libyan airlines providing commercial flight services, namely Libyan Airlines, Libyan Wings Airlines, Pan African Airlines, and Breguet Airlines. All flights in Libya are often delayed or temporarily cancelled due to safety reasons.

Urban transportation

Public transportation is underdeveloped, while automobile transportation is more widespread. There are few traffic signs in Libya, and there is a serious problem of disorderly parking on both sides of the road, resulting in a high rate of traffic accidents.

Commodity prices

After the "2.17" revolution, the overall price level in Libya showed an upward trend. The state implements a subsidy system for basic necessities such as water, electricity, gasoline, and flour for residents. Credit card usage is not widespread. Libya implements foreign exchange controls, and the official exchange rate between the Libyan dinar (abbreviated as "Lidi") and the US dollar is approximately 4.85 Lidi per US dollar.

Insurance Medical

The medical facilities are incomplete and there is a shortage of medical talents. If economic conditions permit, local residents generally seek medical treatment abroad for serious illnesses, illnesses, or emergencies. In the capital city of Tripoli, there are international hospitals such as SAINT JAMES Hospital.

Libya has not yet established an effective social public emergency call system.

Communications Power

Wired and wireless communication and network coverage are relatively wide, but the network speed is slow and unstable. The voltage is 220V, and the power socket is a round double hole, which is different from in China and requires a built-in conversion plug.

contact information

Consular Protection and Assistance Hotline of the Chinese Embassy in Libya (Tunisia): 00216-27208926

Web page link http://ly.chineseembassy.org/chn/