Travel guide to Libya
Frequently Asked Questions about visiting Libya. As a short travel guide to Libya, a list of questions and answers are presented.
Q- Do I need a visa to visit Libya?
Yes, most Europeans, including East Europeans, Americans, Australians, Russians, Japanese, New Zealanders, South Africans and Canadians need a visa and can all apply directly to us for tourist visa on arrival. No need to visit the embassy. We will be able to complete the whole procedure in ten days.
Please note: According to Libyan law. We are not allowed to issue ‘‘visa only’’ for visitors who aren’t traveling on a tour through us.
Q- Are there any specific passport or visa requirements?
Yes, make sure your passport(s):
Must be valid for at least six months when you leave Libya.
Does not have an Israeli stamp (or visa).
Must contain at least two blank pages.
Then please either provide your profession(s) in an email.
Q- How Long Does It Take To Get a Libyan Tourist Visa on Arrival?
With Wadi Tidwa Tours: Only ten working days from the day we receive your passport’s bio page and your details, we will then email you a copy of the Libyan visa approval two days before your date of arrival.
Q- How Can I Get To Libya?
You can arrive via Tripoli International Airport (TIP), Benghazi Airport, or you can travel to Libya overland via Ras Ajdir, Wazin land borders (Tunisian Libyan borders), or Umm Sa’ad land border (Egyptian Libyan border).
Q- Can I travel in Libya with my own 4WD, 2WD, Camper van or Motor home Vehicle or motorbike throgh Libya?
Yes, you can and we will be glad to handle all the formalities at any of the available Libyan borders.
This is what you need to do: Before your journey or trip you email us a logbook copy with all the information about your vehicle, then we will be able to provide you with all the necessary services like: Carnet de Passage, insurance and license plates before you arrive; your guide will meet you at the border and take care of these formalities for you.
Please note: The prices for these services, depend on the type of vehicle. Once you contact us with all the details, we will be able to inform you with all the information & prices.
Q- Do I Need To Have Travel Insurance?
Yes, it is important to have travel insurance while traveling in Libya, please bear in mind that you cannot travel on a tour with us unless you have travel insurance.
Q- What is the best time to visit Libya?
October to March is the best time to enjoy one of our Libyan Sahara tours and 4WD exploration in the Libyan Desert. Tripolitania and Cyrenaica can be visited at any time of the year.
Q- Are There Any ATM Machines In Libya?
ATMs are found mainly in big cities like Tripoli and Benghazi and also at airports and land borders like: Ras Ajdir (Tunisian Libyan borders), and Umm Sa’ad land border (Egyptian Libyan border).