Sprocket
English expat in Libya
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42
About me
English
Lives in Tripoli
Registration: 04 June 2009
Things you miss from your homeland by Clansman
I will start with TV that is watch able and decent internet speeds.
Island Bistro, Pavilion Mall sitting outside watching the world go by with buckets of tiger followed by the Haka for dinner on the way home there is no better way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Read More
laptops, harddrives and mediaplayers
We hand carried the lap tops, 2 for me one for she who shall be obeyed, and shipped the PC and monitors / hard drives and printer. The agent cleared everything with out to much trouble took about a week to get permission from quote 聯Office of ... Read More
Libya - Palm City Residences by dewi_wahyuningsih
I'm in the process of moving to Libya and wanty to ask about the Palm City Residences whether there was someone who lived in Palm City Resident? whether Palm City Residences is already operating?
We have been living in Palm City since April and other than the gym being a little late opening we have found it pretty good. On the plus points we did not have to bring anything to Libya other than some clothes, there is security on the compound ... Read More
Customs hold ups Leaving LIbya? by justice4pal
Movers are here packing us up. They just told us we may have some problem getting out of customs because of all our books. WE werent' required to have a packing list of book titiles but we did provide list of all DVDs and CDs we had upon entry. ...
I have had two colleagues move in the last couple of weeks and the packing was very slow compared to what we are used to, generally the feed back is that they are very busy with moves so do not have the people available. That said at this point I ... Read More
Things you miss from your homeland by Clansman
I will start with TV that is watch able and decent internet speeds.
May be not from home, miss this Ipoh Kway Teow, 5 tigers for 40 ringit, being able to walk out of an evening around the park Read More
visitor visa requirements by sevenseas
Hi, hoping to visit DH this summer and trying to find my way around the visa requirements. Different websites list different requirements and the guy at the consulate was more interested in being able to charge me (unofficially) for arabic ...
Just about every Libyan i have met "knows someone" or is related to "someone" that can get a tourist visa organized. When my wife came over on her tourist visa one of the guys in the office got it done through an agency here, cost about 150 LYD and ... Read More
any problems using iPhone in Libya? by bungaraya
thinking about buying one, but want to make sure it works over there first! thanks...
you can buy unlocked iphones in KL, i got mine in Dubai Duty Free as it was a little cheaper. I am not sure what the price is locally Read More
any problems using iPhone in Libya? by bungaraya
thinking about buying one, but want to make sure it works over there first! thanks...
Mine initially did not like the 3g network on Almadar it was going through the battery in 1/2 day. I manually entered the APN data in settings (almadar.net) and since then worked with out problems. Read More
Rixos Al Nasr Tripoli by Nolla
Hello everyone all i know there's a new fancy hotel opened last month , and i could really use some information about Rixos Al Nasr Tripoli , starting from location , contact details etc. so any ideas ??
heading there for a company thing tomorrow will let you know what it is like Read More
Tourist visa extension by flipfinger
Howdy folks, Although I have asked on another thread I decided to start a new one to see if I could get a little more info. Does anyone know if it is possible to extend a libyan tourist visa. The original invitation was done through an agency, ...
Depends on how long over the visa expiry you want to stay, I understand that there is a daily fine levied for everyday over the expiry date but it is not a large amount I want to say 10 LYD day but would not swear to it Read More
Trying to find information on housing by Wngnut13
We are possibly going to Libya soon, our son is an early teen. Are there other families in Palm City that have teens? And also how do I found out about other fairly safe areas for dependents? I have tried internet searches on Regatta Village and Oea ...
The below website can give you a pretty good idea as to what is available in the way of villas and the cost. The site tends not to be to up to date but when I was looking at houses there where a couple that I went to see that I had seen on the web ... Read More
Defensive Driving Classes in Tripoli? by Rocko
As a person who just got her driving license from her home country, driving in Libya is of course a No-No for a new driver. Thus, who knows where to get Defensive Driving Classes taught by an English speaking instructor? Wouldn't want to hit a ...
I have to say that I do not think that the driving is that bad here, I have driven or been driven in most of the Middle East, same for Asia Pac and it is no worse than Cairo, Ho Chi Min or even Dubai in the 80聮s. That said my wife will not be ... Read More
YOGA
I belive there are Yoga classes at the Bustan Hotel, not sure of the times, bustanhotel.com Read More
Mobile Sim card in libya by debanjand
Can u suggest me to take a chipper mobile connection to talk from Libya to India (Kolkata). Please give me the details for the same.
can you get a 3G line here! would be interested in that currently running on my home country sim which can not find any 3G networks Read More
Learn arabic by Jaime.to
Does anyone know if there is any place to learn arabic? Like a language school I mean.
Any suggestions on what Arabic phrase book would be best, when we where in Russia we used the Lonely Plant, small and easy to put in a pocket or hand bag and it came in very handy as you could just point to the phrase or item you needed in the book, ... Read More
libya work permit by debasish83
i am debasish satapathy from india. i am selected by a libyan based company. my company is processing my work permit. i have deposited police clearance certificate and arabic translation of passport to my company.now it is complete of 3 months. ...
I think they sucked me in, everything was starting to come together nicely and just when they i was at the point where I believe all hurdles have been crossed, all the squiggle lines dotted embassy renovation! not sure i would have ever seen that ... Read More
libya work permit by debasish83
i am debasish satapathy from india. i am selected by a libyan based company. my company is processing my work permit. i have deposited police clearance certificate and arabic translation of passport to my company.now it is complete of 3 months. ...
You guys are going to love this, after 6 weeks getting an LOI for a business visa we have the flights booked for the weekend, tourist visa for 聯she who must be obeyed聰 go to the embassy here in KL and the embassy is being refurbished and they ... Read More
Tourist Visa by Sprocket
Does anybody known what are the new requirements for Tourist Visa for Libya, apparently there was a recent change in the rules and there now seams to be a mass of confusion as to what is required, where you apply and how long it takes. Some of what ...
Do you think if I filled 1/2 my container with tiger could convince the customs guys it was an Asian elixir and need it for medical purposes Read More
Tourist Visa by Sprocket
Does anybody known what are the new requirements for Tourist Visa for Libya, apparently there was a recent change in the rules and there now seams to be a mass of confusion as to what is required, where you apply and how long it takes. Some of what ...
I have seen a couple of posts on the LP site along thease lines as well hence my intial question. Not getting anywhere fast with this so or my own business visa so will have to suffer another couple of months in KL, bring on the tiger Read More
Tourist Visa
Does anybody known what are the new requirements for Tourist Visa for Libya, apparently there was a recent change in the rules and there now seams to be a mass of confusion as to what is required, where you apply and how long it takes. Some of what ... Read More
WiMax connectivity by Sandman6
Anyone wanting to buy one of the ZYX network modems fro Libya Telecom & Technology should be aware that the modem will not work in many locations in Tripoli as they have been configured with the wrong firmware. Anyone who has a non-working modem ...
Did you get hooked up with the external antennae, did it make a difference? Read More
WiMax connectivity by Sandman6
Anyone wanting to buy one of the ZYX network modems fro Libya Telecom & Technology should be aware that the modem will not work in many locations in Tripoli as they have been configured with the wrong firmware. Anyone who has a non-working modem ...
Is there a coverage map for the WiMax system? We will be coming across to look at accommodation options in the next couple of weeks and it would be handy to know what coverage is like at houses we may look at. I have the local IT guru here in KL ... Read More
libya work permit by debasish83
i am debasish satapathy from india. i am selected by a libyan based company. my company is processing my work permit. i have deposited police clearance certificate and arabic translation of passport to my company.now it is complete of 3 months. ...
Don't know how it works for kids, but my wife is getting 6 month multi entry business visa Read More
libya work permit by debasish83
i am debasish satapathy from india. i am selected by a libyan based company. my company is processing my work permit. i have deposited police clearance certificate and arabic translation of passport to my company.now it is complete of 3 months. ...
If you had more than two, why would you not leave a couple behind, more than 2 kids and no ready access to booze how much fun would that be :o Read More
Snail Mail by justice4pal
Am trying figure out what to do with the snail mail (not email) that we still receive and want to continue to receive while overseas. THere are a couple of magazines and journals, the occasional card and letter, and packages. How feasible is it ...
Not sure if this is an option for you but we get all our mail sent to the company headquarter office and they forward it to us every 2 weeks via DHL, it seams to work very well as when we move countries effectively our mailing address does not ... Read More
WiMax connectivity by Sandman6
Anyone wanting to buy one of the ZYX network modems fro Libya Telecom & Technology should be aware that the modem will not work in many locations in Tripoli as they have been configured with the wrong firmware. Anyone who has a non-working modem ...
Thanks Sandman, I will start having a look around here to see what is available. Have to thank you for all the advice that you post on this forum it has been a great help as we prepare to move to Tripoli, although as you have pointed out on previous ... Read More
WiMax connectivity by Sandman6
Anyone wanting to buy one of the ZYX network modems fro Libya Telecom & Technology should be aware that the modem will not work in many locations in Tripoli as they have been configured with the wrong firmware. Anyone who has a non-working modem ...
Is there any problem bringing in external antennas into the country, if not it sounds like a good idea to put one in the shipment, provided I can find one in KL Read More
Satellite TV in Libya by Sandman6
This may be of interest to anyone wanting satellite TV channels. I have 2 x 90cm dishes, one fixed and locked on the W6 satellite, the other dish is motorized and I can get three other satellites with this: - HotBird - ASTRA - BADR These are ...
If you can get Sky do you subscribe in the UK? Read More
ATM's in Tripoli by Sandman6
Here聮s a list of locations of ATM聮s (cash machines) which accept Visa and Mastercard. Please add to it as you find any new locations. It's rare to find a working ATM at the first attempt and they often only dispence in 10 LYD notes. Km means ...
Taking away "She Who Must Be Obeyed" cards is going to be a surgical procedure but has to be a money saver in the end:rolleyes: Read More
ATM's in Tripoli by Sandman6
Here聮s a list of locations of ATM聮s (cash machines) which accept Visa and Mastercard. Please add to it as you find any new locations. It's rare to find a working ATM at the first attempt and they often only dispence in 10 LYD notes. Km means ...
I take it from the above post's that it is pretty much a cash only culture, not much switch / credit card usage? Read More
libya work permit by debasish83
i am debasish satapathy from india. i am selected by a libyan based company. my company is processing my work permit. i have deposited police clearance certificate and arabic translation of passport to my company.now it is complete of 3 months. ...
I was told yesterday that if my the deal comes off it could be October before we move so it can not be a quick process. Must be a logistical nightmare to fill positions in the country, I thought Russia was bad but this is a completly different ... Read More
Car Dealers in Tripoli by geoffroberts13
Hi all, I have just arrived in Tripoli to work for the Waha Oil Company, they give me a driver for 3 months, but after that, I will need to buy my own car, so can anyone point me in the right direction of a good seconhand car dealer in ...
Thanks for the link that is a great help. Read More
Car Dealers in Tripoli by geoffroberts13
Hi all, I have just arrived in Tripoli to work for the Waha Oil Company, they give me a driver for 3 months, but after that, I will need to buy my own car, so can anyone point me in the right direction of a good seconhand car dealer in ...
"have been up there a few times now" What kind of price are you finding for a 4x4?, I am currently looking at a move to Tripoli and would be interested in the cost. While the company will provide transport I do not like the corperate BS that ... Read More