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We are looking at the same option. I called the embassy and they said we can get visas.
We will be in Egypt in Oct and will try and get to Libya then
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20 Sep 2012
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Guys I do not know who is telling you what - but I would be carefull about Libya and visa's at present - see Destination Dubai 2012 – We refuse to give up - I have been given same ino/advice. Hate you to loose money - the visa guys I contacted in Libya said they could not gaurantee anything at the moment.
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Folks
we are in a 4x4.
we are due to go to Algeria, Oran by ferry arriving on the 28th. We found the Algeria consulate in London super friendly and helpful
We have organised, via a professional agency, to get the Business Visas in Tunis. US$ 400 per person. At this time the agency does not see any problems in getting the visas.
we should be in Tunis ~ 9 or 10 October. Depending on the consulate formalities we hope to be in Libya soon after that.
I am not sure if that fits with anyones plans?
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We were hoping to go the Libya route on our way north in January but have found getting a visa expensive and now the unrest. If you do go through please up date this post so we will know how it went.
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22 Sep 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aimlessinafrica
Folks
we are in a 4x4.
we are due to go to Algeria, Oran by ferry arriving on the 28th. We found the Algeria consulate in London super friendly and helpful
We have organised, via a professional agency, to get the Business Visas in Tunis. US$ 400 per person. At this time the agency does not see any problems in getting the visas.
we should be in Tunis ~ 9 or 10 October. Depending on the consulate formalities we hope to be in Libya soon after that.
I am not sure if that fits with anyones plans?
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Hi,
But are you sure that border posts are now open for tourists?
I think the main problem is not getting the visa but trying to cross the borders.
RR.
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22 Sep 2012
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Aimlessinafrica
Folks
like others, we have business visas. The others who have done this recently have had no problems.The agency also says there have not been any issues.
so, fingers crossed.
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Waw en Namus
Does anyone know what it is like tying to get down to Waw en Namus now? or if it is even advisable?
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Anyone in Libya right now?
i have been in touch with Jill at contact@libyatravelandtours.com in the last 24 hours and it still seems OK and plan on getting my biz visa to enter around Nov 25 or so. 400$USD plus some other charge at the embassy itself (in Milan i hope)
interesting NY Times report on anti-unrest protests in Lybia, protesting the terrorist action last week in Benghazi
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/22/wo...ef=global-home
If it feels OK i'll spend 2-3 weeks to go south east, if not then cruse across the coastline. Solo on a moto, looking for travelling partners still.
it there anyone there right now who can give fresh reports from the field?
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So I wonder why 3 ex-army guys, with the backing of the Sun newspaper, 3rd in line to the throne, plus some other important people, on a fundraising mission for a 'popular' charity, were denied their visa's for Libya? Because their ex-army, or too close to the events of last week? Would be nice to know.
Surely a visa agency has a vested interest in telling you everything will be OK? - the one I contacted were honest and stated they could not gaurantee anything i.e. border crossings with Tunisia, whether visa would be declined at border ect. -I decided I didn't want to take the gamble -but hope you get through.
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