New Libyan visa regs - updated
... by the way, in case you haven't heard latest update on Libyan visa - you now have to provide an Arabic translation of your passport details within your passport (or attached on a separate piece of paper). New rules. They won't let anyone into the country without otherwise....
As some of you may know, this was the rule for Libya until a couple of years ago.
In London you used to be able to get the official UKPA-approved blank stamp (as pictured here: Sahara Overland ~ Libya visa information) done for free over the counter from the Passport Office in Petty France, SW1 (just inside on the right, no need to queue) and maybe other UK ppt offices too. Then I recall a place nearby off Victoria Steet filled it out for a small fee - but this was all 6+ years ago.
Once you have the stamp anyone who writes Arabic could fill it out for you or you could try and DIY using an online arabic trans like: Professional Translation and Free Translator for websites and text
AFAIK, don't simply expect matey at the Lib embassy to fill out your details in Arabic onto the blank stamp for you while processing your visa app - even if it would take them 60 seconds.
Right now I am told visa agencies are charging an extra £100 for this service.
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Last edited by Chris Scott; 12 Nov 2007 at 17:17.
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