Tripoli and Libya- Useful Information
What
should I bring with me to Tripoli?
· A
photocopy of your passport
— as
it is always advisory to carry your ID with you
· Insurance
— you are responsible for arranging
your own travel cover
· Credit
card
— Credit cards especially Visa are
accepted at the main hotels and some restaurants. Cash
points can be found in some hotels.
·
Medical Kit
—
always a good option just in case
·
Your mobile phone
— most
international networks (not 02) can pick up the local
ones in Libya.
· A
smile
— things do take longer sometimes
but people are genuinely kind in Libya, a smile goes a
long way!
· Do
not bring: alcohol, as it is banned in Libya.
· Sun
block or sun tan lotion
— the
sunshine is likely to be strong so it is advisable to
protect yourself.
What
currency do they use in Libya?
The
currency of Libya is the Libyan Dinar which comes in
notes of 20, 10, 5, 1, 0.5 and 0.25 LD’s. At the moment,
the exchange rate is £1 = 2.5 LD. Hotels, foreign
exchange bureaux and banks will change all international
and Middle Eastern currencies.
What
will the weather be like in Tripoli?
February is one of the mildest months of the year in
Tripoli, with average minimum temperatures of 11 C and
an average daily maximum of 19 C. There are on average
six hours of sunshine per day, during this period. It is
also a relatively dry period with on average of five
days of rainfall in total throughout the month.
What
voltage is used?
If you
are taking any electronic items to Libya, the voltage
requirement is 220-40V. Do not forget to bring an
international travel adaptor, as there various types of
plug sockets.
What
time zone is Libya in?
GMT +3
(Libya does not recognize Daylight Saving Time)
What
language in spoken in Libya?
Arabic
is the official language, but English are spoken in
major cities. Regional variations of
Berber
are found in select areas.
Can
I drink the water in Libya?
It is
always recommended to drink bottled water but tap water
in Libya is safe.
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Transport to and
in Tripoli
Flights to Tripoli
The British Group will be leaving &
returning on the following dates with the following
flight times and numbers. It is up to participants to
book their own flights:
The
flights that we recommend you take are as follows:
British Airways
Sunday 10th February 2008
Depart Heathrow for Tripoli on
BA0898 at 09.30
Arrive Tripoli at 15.00
Friday 15th February 2008
Depart Tripoli for Heathrow on
BA0899 at 16.05
Arrive Heathrow at 17.55
or
Afriqiyah Airways (to book tickets
please call their UK office on 01293 59 66 38/37)
Sunday 10th February 2008
Depart Gatwick for Tripoli on
8U913 at 11:00
Arrive Tripoli at 16:50
Friday 15th February 2008
Depart Tripoli for Gatwick on 8U912 at 08.20
Arrive Gatwick at 10.00
Saturday 10th March 2007
Depart
Heathrow for Tripoli on BA0898 at 09.30
Arrive
Tripoli at 15.00
Airport transfers
(Fill out Form 2)
For
participants’ airport pick up on arrival and drop off on
your return journey is included in your package. However
in order for us to do this, please fill out the relevant
section in Form 2 which asks you to detail your flight
number and arrival/departure times for ELTEX 2008.
Flight reconfirmation
We
will gladly reconfirm your return flight for you. If you
would like us to do this, please bring your ticket to
the registration desk at the Dat El Imad Complex
at opening time of the exhibition on
13 February 2008.
Do
not forget! To register your passport!
It is
mandatory that when you are in Libya, you need to
register your passport with the immigration authorities.
This service is provided automatically by the Corinthia
Bab Africa Hotel, however in the Bab Al Bahr Hotel, it
is NOT! Despite constant reminders last year people did
not register their passports. This year, all passports
of people staying in the Bab Al Bahr Hotel will be
registered by us.
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Visa Information for Participants
FILL OUT FORM I
and send to
eltex@ametrade.org
AME
Trade Ltd will be organising a lodge and collect
passport service for visa applications to Libya for
participants only who are applying at the Libyan
People’s Bureau, London, United Kingdom. If you are a
British Citizen applying outside of the United Kingdom,
we will be able to obtain your visa codes but you will
have to lodge your passport yourself at the nearest
Libyan People’s Bureau. Please follow Steps 1 & 2 ( if
you are outside of the UK only, all UK based
participants to follow Steps 1 – 4 inclusive)
How does this service work?
Step 1: Please fill in Form I with all the relevant
information so that we can obtain visa code for the
immigration authorities in Libya. Please send these
details with a scanned copy of the information page in
your passport attached, preferably by email. Please note
that if you do not hold a British passport but are
resident/working in the UK, please send along with your
scanned passport, proof of this ie UK work permit or
resident’s stamp (non EU citizens) or employers letter
and utility bill (EU citizens).
Step 2: Within ten working days, AME Trade Ltd will
receive your visa telex code, which is a unique number
that will be sent by the immigration authorities in
Tripoli to the Libyan Embassy (People’s Bureau) in
London.
Step 3: AME Trade Ltd will notify you immediately &
send you the green Libyan visa application by email.
Please fill this form in as soon as possible and return
it by registered post to AME Trade Ltd with the
following information:
•
Your passport which has to have six months validity and
2 blank pages inside.
• 4
color passport photos
•
Your flight itinerary (it is advisable to hand a copy in
with your application)
• A
letter of sponsorship from your company addressed to the
Embassy stating that they will be covering all the
financial aspects of your trip.
• A
cheque or bank transfer addressed to AME Trade Ltd
Step 4: AME Trade Ltd wifl process your visa within
seven working days and return your passport to you by
registered post.
Terms and conditions:
a) AME
Trade Ltd do not take any responsibility for visa
applications that are refused based on inaccurate
information that the client has supplied to us or any
decision made by the Libyan immigration authorities.
Please do not submit any passports
with Israeli immigration stamps inside,
otherwise your visa will
automatically be refused, it is better to get a new
passport.
b) The
organizers will only start to process visa applications
from
December 1st 2008
please
send us your information as soon as possible so that our
files are ready. The last deadline for visa applications
will be
January 12th 2008
c)
AME Trade Ltd does not take any
responsibility for documents that are lost due to the
negligence of the postal service.
d) All
visa fees must be paid in advance of visa application
either by cheque or bank transfers.
e)
Visa fees include: paying Libyan
visa fees at embassy, lodge and collect service,
registered post return of your passport. The cost for
this is £190. You will be issued with a business visa.
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ELTEX 2008 Important Dates & Actions
DEADLINE DATES
|
Action
|
Forms
|
Deadline Date
|
|
Balance Payment
- Exhibition Stand
|
Space
application contract
|
On signing
contract
|
|
Visa Support
Form and Passport Copy Hotel Reservation
Form
|
Form 1
Form 2
|
12th
Jan. 2008
|
|
Balance Payment
- Travel Arrangements
|
Form 2
|
12th
Jan. 2008
|
|
Exhibitor badge
forms
|
Form 3
|
1st
Feb. 2008
|
|
Exhibition
Catalogue Editorial & logo
|
Form 4
|
12th
Jan. 2008
|
|
Exhibition
Catalogue Advertising
|
Form 4
|
12th
Jan. 2008
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