hababbi
Canadian looking for information about Libya
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Lives in New Glasgow
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Registration: 26 November 2009
Living in tripoli need to start making friends by hababbi
I am living in tripoli close to the medina hope to move to janzour area soon. I want to meet some expats like myself. Is anyone interested, I know there are groups for the women to get together and would like to get involved. Post me back if your ...
Good to see people tryin to connect. Being an expat here is fine for men, they can make friends just walking down the road. It isn't like that for women, so I have asked to find friends in hopes to connect with some foreign women living here. I am a ... Read More
Living in tripoli need to start making friends
I am living in tripoli close to the medina hope to move to janzour area soon. I want to meet some expats like myself. Is anyone interested, I know there are groups for the women to get together and would like to get involved. Post me back if your ... Read More
members of the expat community needed to map gps and other
I am posting this as the current situation in libya is in a state of civil unrest, mapping is important for people to know where things are happening if you are interested in helping please Im me and i will send you the link. thank you. Read More
want to arrange a meet and greet in benghazi
I am coming to Benghazi from jan 21 to feb 3 2011. What I would love to do is get a few of us together during this time to meet converse, and enjoy the life with people who have many things in common. if anyone is interested please pm me. I will ... Read More
General Advice for a female moving to Benghazi by LittleSpoon
I'm a 27 year old, potentially moving to Libya to be with my partner who has worked in Benghazi since the beginning of 2009. The plan is move either in January or April but we're still waiting to hear from his employers. January seems so soon and I ...
Honestly I will have to ask where it is exactly, but I am sure if you ask where the families go to take their children to play arcade games on the top floor of the NEW shopping building they will tell you. It is about 5 levels high and is the only ... Read More
General Advice for a female moving to Benghazi by LittleSpoon
I'm a 27 year old, potentially moving to Libya to be with my partner who has worked in Benghazi since the beginning of 2009. The plan is move either in January or April but we're still waiting to hear from his employers. January seems so soon and I ...
I had the privilege of being in benghazi in september. During my visit these are the things I noticed. Women do not typically go into shops, the men do. Women do not go out at night the men do. Women do wear barikas ALOT. It is looked down on by the ... Read More
Tourist visa on arrival by KirAfrique
Does anyone have any idea how much it will be and whether to pay in Dinars (will need to find some before immigration), Euros or US Dollars? Euros would be easier in my case Im not getting the visa through a travel agency but a private Libyan ...
One question what are the hours for business at government offices in tripoli. Read More
Multiple entry/exit visa by Tarkus
Has anyone recent experience of getting a multiple entry/exit visa from the Libyan embassy in London? I would welcome all tips on how to make it as pain free as possible as I am expecting it not to go smoothly!
Great i did suspect that ramadan would be a slow processing time. So i plan to go for september tenth if i apply just after mid July say around the 25th I should get the approval about five days later and should have 40-45 days to enter from that ... Read More
Multiple entry/exit visa by Tarkus
Has anyone recent experience of getting a multiple entry/exit visa from the Libyan embassy in London? I would welcome all tips on how to make it as pain free as possible as I am expecting it not to go smoothly!
when should one apply for a visa, hoping to travel mid september. with ramadan starting mid august when should i apply in order to get the approval. I am not sure how many days you have to enter after the approval is given so god forbid i apply to ... Read More
Travel with privete car outside Libya by vozdovac
I have my private car with blue square on plates and want to go in Tunisia with it. What is needed to do it and is it better to just pay someone to drive me to Djerba?
Wow! lay down a deposit worth the value of the car. Now that is really something. I can not imagine paying out 40,000 dollars to go drive my car to the US from Canada!!!! :blink: Read More
HSBC, Standard Chartered and Unicredit coming to Libya by Vagabond101
[color=#f9db05][/color]NEWS ARTICLE HSBC, Standard Chartered and Unicredit of Italy are among institutions which have applied for licenses to establish the first ever private-sector banks in Libya, the oil rich North African state which has been ...
Hope they applied in Arabic and got everything stamped twice!Wouldn't hold my breath waiting for a response though. Read More
Any new about visas for Schengen countries? by mp_garcia
Hi all, any update on this matter? Thanx, Mariano
When a person is unable to enter a country that is part of schengen agreement they typically are unable to secure a visa from any schengen country. That is my experience with the process. I fully understand the borderless concept. SIS prevents ... Read More
Any new about visas for Schengen countries? by mp_garcia
Hi all, any update on this matter? Thanx, Mariano
I just have to say, the schengen agreement is really messed up. once your prohibited in one area of the schengen you can not travel to ANY schengen areas. It needs to change. I hear there is a new set of rules coming in to effect on april 5th, but i ... Read More
Police clearance certificate-Libya by shankarmoorthy
Help needed in Libya.I lived in Libya 6-7 years back.I need a criminal record from the Police HQ in Tripoli.I am prepared to pay for it and I need urgently.It is required for Canadian immigration.Can someone help please?? I have no idea how to ...
thats why i said good luck on that one. Canada has every right to want your criminal records I have to disagree about it being harassment. I think it is only right to not allow criminals into Canada. Espeacially if your looking to immigrate and live ... Read More
Police clearance certificate-Libya by shankarmoorthy
Help needed in Libya.I lived in Libya 6-7 years back.I need a criminal record from the Police HQ in Tripoli.I am prepared to pay for it and I need urgently.It is required for Canadian immigration.Can someone help please?? I have no idea how to ...
Call the libyan embassy that deals with the country you are in and ask them how to get it. good luck. Read More
Schengen status latest??? by AAAfrica
Anyone heard anymore about what the next move will be with the visa status? Thanks
TRIPOLI, March 3 (Reuters) - Libya declared a trade and economic embargo of Switzerland on Wednesday, a week after Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's call for a jihad, or armed struggle, against the European state. The announcement, in a statement ... Read More
Be warned - New law for expat drivers by Mudman
Apparently a new law was passed 2 days ago banning expats from driving a car with Libyan plates (ie , no blue number). I know of 2 people who had their cars taken from them yesterday , Thurs 18th, (1 by the police station near Regatta)and they had ...
So no expats driving local plated cars, how about the locals who drive expat plated cars??? What is the real issue? Read More
Western trained Nurses
I visit the site often, havent found anything there as of yet. I am not aware of private schools there or even how to get info on them. It isnt always what you know it is often who you know. Read More
Multiple entry/exit visa by Tarkus
Has anyone recent experience of getting a multiple entry/exit visa from the Libyan embassy in London? I would welcome all tips on how to make it as pain free as possible as I am expecting it not to go smoothly!
I do not understand what you mean by that Sandman..sorry I am english speaking but you got me there.;) Please elaborate. Read More
Multiple entry/exit visa by Tarkus
Has anyone recent experience of getting a multiple entry/exit visa from the Libyan embassy in London? I would welcome all tips on how to make it as pain free as possible as I am expecting it not to go smoothly!
When booking through a tour company they say the visa is good for 30 days, ( so after a 5 day tour)they say they return you to the airport safely, does that mean you have to leave or can you extend your stay independantly and remain for a few more ... Read More
Western trained Nurses
Any western trained nurses or medical folks around who can give a line on how to get work there? Applied to benghazi medical center but they dont have positions for western Nurses. Thanks all. Read More
hi. by mandyben
hi, i am married to a guy from libya, still living in the uk but are considering moving to libya. want to know what it is like. also can anyone translate from arabic to english for me?
Are you a libyan? your profile says you are. I wonder why you dont know about your country if you are libyan and living elsewhere you should still know where you came from. Go and see your country first hand thats the best way one would think.:)Read ... Read More
Whats a good salary in Libya? by carfermu
Hello, I have been offered an opportunity in Libya, and would like to know what is a good salary I can ask for and what are the normal benefits expat people working for natural resources company (oil, coal, gas, etc) can expect or ask ...
Hey Everyone, Got a few questions. I was wondering after you get an applicaton for work, make your offer of expected wages and benifits how long does it take to typically get a response from the employers there? Once hired how long does it take to ... Read More
SIZE OF PHOTOS IS THIS CORRECT? by hababbi
I am applying for a visa to come to libya, I read on the embassy site the photos have to be 4x6! is this right? or can I send a canadian sized passport photo.:blink: Sent my passport to be translated in Toronto and they say they cannot write on the ...
Oh WOW! Well glad to know this, glad I am not one of them:D Read More
Cost of living in Canada by Julien
Hi everybody, Let's share our experience about the cost of living in Canada. It would be interesting to gather everything in one unique post. Don't forget to mention where you're living: state and city (is it a big/small city?) Let's compare ...
:)Thanks, Everyone certainly has their opinion. I am sorry to hear you could not secure work as a nurse. We need them!!! I know of med. prof. from many places who come in hoping to work, and are unable to due to the laws etc..It is sad. I am very ... Read More
French bakery opened in Dahra by Palachakh
A new French bakery has recently opened in Dahra Souq area. It is called Maazim. They have really nice cakes, brown bread, croissants, chocolates and many more. The staff speaks English and French. As they told me the bakery is one of the French ...
mmmm.... I cant wait to try it when I get there! I love french pastries they are the best!How are the prices? Read More
Cost of living in Canada by Julien
Hi everybody, Let's share our experience about the cost of living in Canada. It would be interesting to gather everything in one unique post. Don't forget to mention where you're living: state and city (is it a big/small city?) Let's compare ...
Quebec is a different province all together. Heating is not free in most provinces. ( Giving that our government is providing heat rebates to families here so they can afford to heat their homes)It may be included in your rental cost but someone ... Read More
Cost of living in Canada by Julien
Hi everybody, Let's share our experience about the cost of living in Canada. It would be interesting to gather everything in one unique post. Don't forget to mention where you're living: state and city (is it a big/small city?) Let's compare ...
I have lived in newfoundland, labrador, toronto and nova scotia, the cost of living is relative. Anyone thinking of living in Canada should be aware taxes are deadly. Depending on your tax bracket you could pay 21 to 50 % of your earnings to the tax ... Read More
Cost of living in Libya by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Libya. Don't forget to mention where in Libya you are living. How much does it cost to live in Libya? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...
Thanks laurieloo I thought I would need those LOL!!!;)Didnt know how to ask though.:D Certainly will add the maple syrup to my list. Thanks guys..:) Read More
single female by Hilton
hi all expat i look for single female for outgoing. thx
Has anyone noticed that the poster has not yet to post anything else on this thread? :whistle: Oh yup someone did! LOL Read More
What do you appreciate the most about where you are living now? by The Happy Migrant
I appreciate the tropical climate, the people, and the variation in landscape that this country (Australia) has ......
I have a lot of memories of good places and things I will miss about where I lived. I have come home again, New Glasgow NS CA. I love the people they are friendly where ever you go. They smile and open doors for you. They let you into traffic. The ... Read More
single female by Hilton
hi all expat i look for single female for outgoing. thx
This is for zlatan, First of all would any man ask this of a libyan woman? To think that expats are more free about themselves or easy as some say, is just telling us how the mentality of some arab men is rather disappointing. It is not forbidden ... Read More
Cost of living in Libya by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Libya. Don't forget to mention where in Libya you are living. How much does it cost to live in Libya? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...
Can anyone tell me what kinds of things I should bring with me to keep on hand. When I lived in Svalbard I had to bring things with me that were short supply or too expensive or just not there. Seems like they have most things here, but as we all ... 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.
:top: thats too funy G.! A stack...LOL... Can anyone tell me which network is better? i would assume the 3g is. I am looking online for a unlocked GSM world cell sim found a few but the rates are wicked!! Read More
SIZE OF PHOTOS IS THIS CORRECT? by hababbi
I am applying for a visa to come to libya, I read on the embassy site the photos have to be 4x6! is this right? or can I send a canadian sized passport photo.:blink: Sent my passport to be translated in Toronto and they say they cannot write on the ...
yeah to say things are unpredictable is right on. From what I heard about the Eid thing it would seem very sensible that everything else would be out of sorts. Hubby says he couldnt even pray yesterday for fear of going to jail!!! the people are ... Read More
SIZE OF PHOTOS IS THIS CORRECT? by hababbi
I am applying for a visa to come to libya, I read on the embassy site the photos have to be 4x6! is this right? or can I send a canadian sized passport photo.:blink: Sent my passport to be translated in Toronto and they say they cannot write on the ...
thanks... too bad it has to be like that though.. I have called during business hours but no luck, I will keep trying however. :) Read More
SIZE OF PHOTOS IS THIS CORRECT? by hababbi
I am applying for a visa to come to libya, I read on the embassy site the photos have to be 4x6! is this right? or can I send a canadian sized passport photo.:blink: Sent my passport to be translated in Toronto and they say they cannot write on the ...
I will be coming on a visa to visit my husband, so i am applying for a visa as a wife. I have been calling the embassy and all i get is the machine...no surprise there. I might get in but not get out??? That isnt good, how is that possible? I know ... Read More
SIZE OF PHOTOS IS THIS CORRECT? by hababbi
I am applying for a visa to come to libya, I read on the embassy site the photos have to be 4x6! is this right? or can I send a canadian sized passport photo.:blink: Sent my passport to be translated in Toronto and they say they cannot write on the ...
I am well aware of how things go on when dealing with the government...to express being fustrated at dealing with it certainly shouldnt warrant someone saying ..then dont come. If anything it would warrant saying that one could expect nothing less ... 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 ...
Plan to come from Canada in Feburary...I would be willing to help out with getting those available in Canada, dont know if I can ship some to you all if need be but I am sure someone can find that out if they really want something. ;) Read More
SIZE OF PHOTOS IS THIS CORRECT?
I am applying for a visa to come to libya, I read on the embassy site the photos have to be 4x6! is this right? or can I send a canadian sized passport photo.:blink: Sent my passport to be translated in Toronto and they say they cannot write on the ... Read More
How can I get free calls to the US ? by Libyan Lady
I used to use earthcaller for free Phone calls to the USA but it doesn't work anymore... any ideas ???
How did you get it in Tripoli? Did you order it online or go to the states to get it? Read More