Travel advice for Libya.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Libya.

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

  • For ATM cash withdrawals

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Banknotes

in US dollar (USD)

  • Change cash in local currency when outside larger urban areas

Local currency / ISO Code

Libyan dinar LYD

Further Information

Credit cards

 

  • Credit cards are rarely accepted. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

ATM Search

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+ 1 h; +/- 0 h during our summer time

National language

Official language

Arabic

Language capabilities

English and Italian

Capital

Tripoli

Voltage

220 volt / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid 6 months or more with visa (incl. Arabic translation), return or onward travel ticket and sufficient funds (at least the equivalent of USD 1000.00).
Restrictions if passport contains Israeli stamp.
Travelers without hotel reservation must register at the immigration office within one week after arrival.
More detailed information: Embassy in Berne.

Opening hours

Banks

Winter: 8.00 - 12.00 h (Sat - Wed)
Summer: 8.00 - 12.00 h (Sun - Thu) / 8.00 - 12.00 h and 16.00 - 17.00 h (Sat, Wed)

Stores

9.00 - 13.00 h and 14.00 - 19.30 h (Sun - Thu)

Health situation
  • Do not drink tap water.

  • Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Other information

Security

Travel to this country is not advised due to internal conflicts.

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Security

Travel to this country is not advised due to internal conflicts.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Tripolis, El Moussawer Ben Maghzama Street, Bederei Area, off Ben Ashour Street, Tel. +218 21 361 41 18 / +218 21 361 41 19

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Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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