wysoki
Polish expat in Libya
Forum posts
88
About me
Polish
Lives in Janzour
Registration: 14 May 2010
Business venture with Libyan partner by Chris74
I am currently seeking a Libyan partner to engage in security services throughout Libya. Ideally, the business partner must have sufficient financial backing. Good connections and contacts through the region are vital. Thus enabling our venture to ...
Good thinking!!! Keep it up and there will be prosperity, stability and peace in Libya. As always. :) Read More
Annual leave in Libya
Thanks for the info. I have both Laws. 12/2010 is quite easy to find. The executive acts I brought from Libya. The problem is that the wording is not very clear. Ok, so let's suppose I work 5 days per week and have 30 days of vacation. I want to ... Read More
Annual leave in Libya
I am trying to go through Libyan Labour Law and executive acts from 2010 to determine how many days it gives of annual leave. The Law from 2010 gives 30 days for under 50 years old and 45 for above. It does not state whether it is calculated in ... Read More
waha oil company !!!! National Oil Company - URGENT by mark_smith
Hi all Please let me know the following asap about waha oil petroleum!!! 1- How is the work culture ??? (is it truly multicultural company,chances of getting promoted , work environment ) for town based - Tripoli office 2 - Came to know that ...
Instead it would be nice if someone could actually post geographic coordinates I asked for:) Read More
waha oil company !!!! National Oil Company - URGENT by mark_smith
Hi all Please let me know the following asap about waha oil petroleum!!! 1- How is the work culture ??? (is it truly multicultural company,chances of getting promoted , work environment ) for town based - Tripoli office 2 - Came to know that ...
Could someone be so kind and give me geopraphic coordinates of current main Waha office in Tripoli or some hints where to find it? The best one would be just to paste to google maps:) Thanks. Read More
The "elephant in the room" - staying safe by ExpatLibyan
I am sure everyone is concerned about thursday and the romours of a possible uprising. Maybe we should all share advice on ways to stay safe....
So what actually is going on? Read More
The "elephant in the room" - staying safe by ExpatLibyan
I am sure everyone is concerned about thursday and the romours of a possible uprising. Maybe we should all share advice on ways to stay safe....
Thursday is usually a run up for Friday in Arab world. Still, don't believe any serious thing will happen. We'll watch you from far (long planned holiday:) Read More
Bus Service in Tripoli? by saifizlhr
hi guys, is there any local bus service in Tripoli from Internation airport to main city and from main city to international airport? If yes then what are its timings and the fare? As i travel after every three months so i reach tripoli airport at ...
But currently it doesn't operate at all as Siemens is on the black list and they used Siemens trains... Read More
Bus Service in Tripoli? by saifizlhr
hi guys, is there any local bus service in Tripoli from Internation airport to main city and from main city to international airport? If yes then what are its timings and the fare? As i travel after every three months so i reach tripoli airport at ...
There is no. 16. It stops right in front of 5th Terminal. It takes a while to gets to the city but don't worry. On it's way to the city center it passes red line underground. Just get off at Bu Slim Station (ask the driver he will point you to the ... Read More
Visa Application for Johnny English by Mr Bean
Hi, Wonder if anyone can help me ? - been offered a contract in Libya - the agent has got the Letter of Invitation. What's the script for a UK national ? - a trip to the embassy in London ? - I've had conflicting reports about what I don't & ...
The best deal for you as you can see from Munita massage is work visa, changed later to residence visa with multiple 6 months re-entry visa, but this deal isn't easy to get. They may be trying to get you business visas. But as I noted elsewhere ... Read More
6 month visas by Theiman
Heard that no more being issued as of today. Only monthly's available.
The massage I've heard for today is NO BUSINESS VISAS till further notice. Only resident and tourist. It may apply only to oil and gas. Lately NOC announced that it reached 93% of Libyan staff in this sector so maybe someone pointed out that there's ... Read More
6 month visas by Theiman
Heard that no more being issued as of today. Only monthly's available.
How much is a fine that company has to pay if someone is working against visa regulations, eg. on family or tourist visa? Is it regulated only by immigration or new labour law as well? Read More
6 month visas by Theiman
Heard that no more being issued as of today. Only monthly's available.
Yes, me too. They did it cause I got robbed few months ago, I called my freinds at the embassy to do sth about it, so they called the goverment and on special meeting of foreign affairs ministers of schengen area to take appriopriate measures. And ... Read More
6 month visas by Theiman
Heard that no more being issued as of today. Only monthly's available.
There have been also some problems lately with 3-months business for oil sector. Only monthly go through. Read More
Health Food Options for Vegetarians in Tripoli by Cardy
Happy New Year! I聮m heading to Tripoli in a few weeks and wanted to get a better understanding of what health food options may or may not be available. I have been reading the posts on the forum for the past few months to prepare and really ...
And now I get even the harder-to-find stuff that's mostly grown for very limited and private consumption.Sounds more fun than health (joking only) :) Read More
Going to Tripoli with Baby by xtravel
Hi All, [b]Seasons Greetings & Happy New Year 2011 in advance to all....[/b] I have been offered a role to work in Libya for 6 month and I am planing to go there with my wife and baby (9 month). I want to understand what type of baby foods are ...
I didn't take it personally, but almost a year ago I was in the same situation and was also looking for some information about baby stuff. Also about formula. I've heard the same, wide choice, no problem and now (my son has some allergies) I have to ... Read More
Going to Tripoli with Baby by xtravel
Hi All, [b]Seasons Greetings & Happy New Year 2011 in advance to all....[/b] I have been offered a role to work in Libya for 6 month and I am planing to go there with my wife and baby (9 month). I want to understand what type of baby foods are ...
All branded items and shopping avaialable in Tripoli (gargaresh) ... Really? Telling that to someone coming without a child to Libya is one thing. But telling that to someone with 9-month old baby is something completely different. Formula... I ... Read More
Tripoli by ZooX
Best experience of meeting people of different beliefs and lifestyles.
Talking about Ghoot Sha'al... Where does it start and end? I know starts at ghiran roundabout (also i think called sirraj roundabout, the one close to Burj Africa and whole North Ghiran Complex, you can see it here: ... Read More
Tripoli by ZooX
Best experience of meeting people of different beliefs and lifestyles.
Yes he did:) It's even more fun when people think you don't know that are you saying. And since I'm not a Libyan how would I know...:) But frankly, I like the neighbourhood so I don't use it as sth offensive. @Ahmad.M.S - why would be everything ... Read More
Short term visit - Visa
If you come on tourist visa from Poland you don't have a visa in your passport. You have only so called visa support (they send it by telex to embassy in Poland from Libya). According to this number they give you visa at the airport. I've heard ... Read More
Social Life in Libya by AndrewLibya1
Hi All, I am looking to relocate from London to Tripoli in August on my known and am wondering about the social side of life in this part of the world. I have been unable to find information about sports clubs etc, if any, and generally how expats ...
This was the best post in this topic. Especially third sentence:) Read More
New Residency Issues ? by Mudman
I've heard a rumour today that all new residency applications are being put on hold ? Something to do with a knee jerk response to International companies not employing enough locals or not training the locals they are required to employ. Anyone ...
I don't think this situation affects oil companies as their are under supervision of NOC and there are different rules applying to trainees, different visa and passport procedures, etc. Read More
Social Life in Libya by AndrewLibya1
Hi All, I am looking to relocate from London to Tripoli in August on my known and am wondering about the social side of life in this part of the world. I have been unable to find information about sports clubs etc, if any, and generally how expats ...
If you want to train your patience try train watching in Libya:) Read More
4-5 day family holiday in Djerba/ Malta by expatlibya
We are planning a 4-5 day family holiday in Djerba / Malta & would welcome any information on the following- [b]Djerba-[/b] 1. Procedure to take our car into Tunisia (we have a blue/foreign number plate). 2. Visas - do we have to get them in ...
To Djerba is as haitem said. You have to pay a 500 LD deposit for private car ant more than 2000 for company's car. The best way is to find what is called The Automobile and Touring Club of Libya (I'm not sure if this is the right institution). You ... Read More
Playing football in Tripoli by Reilly
Hi, I am here 3weeks now and finally starting to take to the heat.. I am looking for some help and if anybody could help me out it would be great. I am looking to see if any expats playing football around Tripoli on a regular basis and in need of a ...
What time are we playing on Friday? 5PM or 6PM? Read More
Playing football in Tripoli by Reilly
Hi, I am here 3weeks now and finally starting to take to the heat.. I am looking for some help and if anybody could help me out it would be great. I am looking to see if any expats playing football around Tripoli on a regular basis and in need of a ...
Every Friday? That's nice:) OK, Polish Team will be there. Probably 2-3 players. Read More
Playing football in Tripoli by Reilly
Hi, I am here 3weeks now and finally starting to take to the heat.. I am looking for some help and if anybody could help me out it would be great. I am looking to see if any expats playing football around Tripoli on a regular basis and in need of a ...
Are we playing this weekend? Read More
Playing football in Tripoli by Reilly
Hi, I am here 3weeks now and finally starting to take to the heat.. I am looking for some help and if anybody could help me out it would be great. I am looking to see if any expats playing football around Tripoli on a regular basis and in need of a ...
Had fun! didn't run like that for a while.. let's keep it up this way with whatever that is possible here. social gatherings such as barbeque party is welcome. I'll try to arrange one at our vila office when my boss is gone for vacation. C ya ... Read More
Playing football in Tripoli by Reilly
Hi, I am here 3weeks now and finally starting to take to the heat.. I am looking for some help and if anybody could help me out it would be great. I am looking to see if any expats playing football around Tripoli on a regular basis and in need of a ...
What about the entrance to Touristic Village? I know that they sometimes ask for some money at the gate. Do they do that recently or in low season they just let everyone in? Read More
Playing football in Tripoli by Reilly
Hi, I am here 3weeks now and finally starting to take to the heat.. I am looking for some help and if anybody could help me out it would be great. I am looking to see if any expats playing football around Tripoli on a regular basis and in need of a ...
2 libyan friend are also in..so we are ten now..I wrote ten, several posts ago, so for sure it's more than ten. Since one more guy from my Company said he would come we are probably closer to 15 than to 10. Read More
A new member from libya by Ahmad7
Alsalm alicom wa rahmatallah wa barkatoh in the name of allah (God) . I from libya , and I am ready for any help , please feel free to contact me if you need help .
Some are not only shocked but probably also frustrated since (as I think) not many women answer to PMs. This would be probably interesting survey: how many guys asked your wife through PM's to become her friend.. And back to the shock: There used ... Read More
Playing football in Tripoli by Reilly
Hi, I am here 3weeks now and finally starting to take to the heat.. I am looking for some help and if anybody could help me out it would be great. I am looking to see if any expats playing football around Tripoli on a regular basis and in need of a ...
One more guy from our company is coming so you hear 10. MoEl you are welcome to join, maybe you will change your mind about football (or soccer if you like). But do not expect any of this: http://bi.gazeta.pl/im/5/5008/z5008465X.jpg Read More
Playing football in Tripoli by Reilly
Hi, I am here 3weeks now and finally starting to take to the heat.. I am looking for some help and if anybody could help me out it would be great. I am looking to see if any expats playing football around Tripoli on a regular basis and in need of a ...
@bayburlu: Friday's great. @MoeL: It's not how I recall my ju jitsu lessons, but maybe I got my memory rebooted. Then probably bad people make me think that football is actually more interesting (even when you look only at the ball). And that ... Read More
Playing football in Tripoli by Reilly
Hi, I am here 3weeks now and finally starting to take to the heat.. I am looking for some help and if anybody could help me out it would be great. I am looking to see if any expats playing football around Tripoli on a regular basis and in need of a ...
You just like to look at two topless guys hugging each other, don't you?:) Read More
Playing football in Tripoli by Reilly
Hi, I am here 3weeks now and finally starting to take to the heat.. I am looking for some help and if anybody could help me out it would be great. I am looking to see if any expats playing football around Tripoli on a regular basis and in need of a ...
I stopped believing this would happen... But still we need a venue. I've recently noticed this place in Janzour: 32.827340, 13.013158 (google maps) but this is regular field and probably they would charge a lot to rent it. There is also a field in ... Read More
Quota doubled if you charge account during Ramadan by haydarbu
I have recharged my Wimax and ADSL accounts today and well well what a surprise!! If you charge your accounts now, quota is doubled... Wimax is 20 GB, ADSL 14 GB... [url=http://www.ltt.ly/news/d.php?i=89]Arabic LTT ...
And for Madar, for 20LD you get 4 dinars extra. Read More
Playing football in Tripoli by Reilly
Hi, I am here 3weeks now and finally starting to take to the heat.. I am looking for some help and if anybody could help me out it would be great. I am looking to see if any expats playing football around Tripoli on a regular basis and in need of a ...
Gurji sounds nice. Count me in. Dhahra not really my neighbourhood... Especially on Ramadan evening it would take me forever to get there. Read More
England premier league by yqdavid
I am a football fan ,especially for Manchester United. Is there anybody know on which channel I can see the football match? I have checked the Al Jazeera sports channel ,total 10, but none of them have the premier league. So anybody can help me ? ...
For medium quality you should consider 400-500 MB per game. So you will be able to watch about 20 games a month. Probably you won't get anything more on WiMax. 2Mb they offer should be enough for little more than medium quality but through per2per ... Read More
Shipping stuff from Ireland to Tripoli by Parents_
Hi members, Any experience of shipping stuff to Tripoli please?. We have been told things easy can be lost except sending by DHL or similar curriers which are expensive. Is there a reliable currier with reasonable rates? Your advice is highly ...
Add at least 300-400 for custom's agency if you are shipping by airline. There can be some problems if you are shipping books, CD's, etc. Legally they had to be certified but I think nobody gives a damn now. Abyway, it seems that sometimes they use ... Read More
Djerba by private car by wysoki
We are planning a longer weekend in Tunisia. We have our own private car (on blue plates) but we have heard about deposit you have to put at the border to cross it. Some people said it would be about 500 LD for our KIA Cerato (2009), but recently ...
Did you really cross the border by car on the blue plates and paid nothing? Hard to believe it... Anyway we are going (at least we try cause we still don't have our reentry visas). Read More
Djerba by private car
We are planning a longer weekend in Tunisia. We have our own private car (on blue plates) but we have heard about deposit you have to put at the border to cross it. Some people said it would be about 500 LD for our KIA Cerato (2009), but recently ... Read More
Playing football in Tripoli by Reilly
Hi, I am here 3weeks now and finally starting to take to the heat.. I am looking for some help and if anybody could help me out it would be great. I am looking to see if any expats playing football around Tripoli on a regular basis and in need of a ...
It seems that the only one is missing, is someone who will organize whole thing. But if finally it works, I'm also in. Read More
Wimax dealers with Echolife Router by mp_garcia
Does anyone know a Wimax dealer that has the Echolife Router (white one)? I麓ve been trying to get one but the dealers only have the old black one, which I was advised not to buy `cause it`s crap. Any suggestions? Thanx.
I can confirm that you pay 160 for usb, 120 for a device and 40 for one month subscription. you just need a passport copy, 20 minutes and your out with working USB dongle. Read More
Wimax dealers with Echolife Router by mp_garcia
Does anyone know a Wimax dealer that has the Echolife Router (white one)? I麓ve been trying to get one but the dealers only have the old black one, which I was advised not to buy `cause it`s crap. Any suggestions? Thanx.
Is this exhibition at International Tripoli Fair still on? You wrote that it would be open till 27th, but The 6th Annual Exhibition For Telecommunication and Information Technology (and this is probably what you are talking about) according to the ... Read More
Wimax dealers with Echolife Router by mp_garcia
Does anyone know a Wimax dealer that has the Echolife Router (white one)? I麓ve been trying to get one but the dealers only have the old black one, which I was advised not to buy `cause it`s crap. Any suggestions? Thanx.
I called Fashloum office but they said they don't have any routers. At Janzour office (they went a long long way to hide it, but probably its peace and quite there) they said that no office have them but "come back after Ramadan". Nice... What ... Read More
Tennis partners in Tripoli by seymore
Hi I am a canadian coming very soon to work in Tripoli. I am a good tennis player looking to play and meet friends who share the same passion for tennis. Thank you
Me too. I haven't played for a long while so i'm looking for, let's say, intermediate partner and it will take me while to bring back old moves... Anyone wants to play soon, give me a message. wysoki Read More
Car buying in Libya by Wildcats
I am trying to find out how to buy a car here in Libya, but have had no success thus far. I just want a small vehicle to run the children to school and back, doesn't matter if it has dents or not, nor be really reliable, just mostly work. Now, ...
There is 11th June street full of cars but as I recall, it was difficult to find anything there for less than 10k. The best way would be to tell your Libyan friends that you're looking for a car. Beware of one thing. There's a new tax when ... Read More