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It contains new information under Where to get help (Australians in Libya should now contact the Australian Embassy in Rome for consular assistance). We continue to advise Australians not to travel to Libya due to the unpredictable security situation throughout the country. There have been a number of attacks on Western interests in Libya in 2012.
The Australian Consulate-General in Tripoli is closed until further notice. Australians in Libya who require consular assistance should contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade s 24-hour Consular Operations Centre on +61 2 62613305 or the Australian Embassy in Rome on +39 06 85 2721 (see under Where to get help for details).
We advise you not to travel to the border areas with southern Algeria, Niger, Chad, and Sudan because of the presence of armed tribal groups, and the threat of kidnapping by terrorists in these areas.
Visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) change regularly. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Libya for the most up to date information. Tourist visas are generally not available to individuals unless you are part of an organised tour group travelling with a Libyan tourist company.
You should enter Libya at official border crossing sites. Travellers who are unable to provide evidence they entered at an official border crossing may be detained. You should register your passports with the police station closest to your accommodation. Failure to do so may result in fines and problems during cheap dublin hotels your stay or on departure.
A valid Yellow cheap dublin hotels Fever Vaccination Certificate is required for entry into Libya if you are arriving from a country cheap dublin hotels endemic cheap dublin hotels for yellow fever. The World Health Organisation provides a list of countries endemic for yellow fever.
At elections held in July 2012 a General National cheap dublin hotels Congress was elected. The Congress elected a new Prime Minister in October 2012. The authorities are yet to exert their influence fully over the entire country. The security environment remains fragile and further violence could occur. Well-armed militias remain unchecked in many parts of Libya, and serious security incidents are frequent.
There have been a number of attacks on Western interests in Libya in 2012. In April 2012, an explosion targeted a column of UN vehicles in Benghazi. cheap dublin hotels In June 2012, in separate incidents in Benghazi cheap dublin hotels a bomb exploded near the US Consulate and a British Embassy convoy was attacked. In June 2012, the offices of the Red Cross were attacked in Misrata. On 6 August 2012, a US Embassy vehicle in Tripoli was attacked by armed assailants in a possible car-jacking. On 11 September 2012, an armed attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi resulted in the death of the US Ambassador and a number of staff. Other diplomatic premises in Tripoli have been subject to attack.
Australians who choose to remain in Libya should be aware that violent clashes between armed militia and tribes may occur across the country. Political violence has increased in 2012, particularly in Tripoli and Benghazi where a number of assassinations and car bombings have occurred. In June 2012, Libyan authorities declared warring mountain towns in the country s west a military zone . Also in June, an armed militia group occupied Tripoli s international airport, disrupting a number of flights. On 19 August 2012, two car bombs detonated in Tripoli. The situation across Libya is unpredictable and security incidents can arise and escalate quickly. Against this background, Australians should be aware that the Australian government s ability to provide consular assistance to Australians cheap dublin hotels in Libya remains limited.
The Australian Consulate-General in Tripoli is closed until further notice. Australians in Libya who require consular assistance should contact the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 or 1300 555 135 within Australia or the Australian Embassy in Rome on +39 06 85 2721.
Australians cheap dublin hotels are urged to avoid political gatherings and demonstrations as they have the potential to turn violent. If you are in an area where a protest is occurring you should either leave, if it is safe to do so, or remain indoors cheap dublin hotels and away from windows.
We advise you not to travel to Libya because of the unsettled security situation and the threat of terrorist attack. Terrorist attacks could occur at anytime cheap dublin hotels and anywhere in Libya, including at places frequented by foreigners. The unsettled security situation may in fact provide increased scope for terrorists to operate in Libya. A number of militant groups are known to operate in Libya and some may seek to target Western interests.
There is a risk of terrorist attack against cheap dublin hotels Western interests in Libya. In planning your activities, consider the kind of places known to be terrorist targets and the level of security provided. Possible targets include commercial and public areas known to be frequented by foreigners such as hotels, office buildings, restaurants, schools, places of worship, outdoor recreation events, public cheap dublin hotels transport, embassies, markets and shopping areas, historic sites and tourist areas. Significant concentrations of foreign workers in remote locations may also be at risk.
There is an ongoing threat of kidnapping in Libya and foreigners may be targeted. Such kidnappings are more likely in sparsely populated border areas. For more information about kidnapping, see our Kidnapping Threat travel cheap dublin hotels bulletin.
The Australian Government's longstanding policy is that it does not make payments or concessions to kidnappers. The Australian Government considers cheap dublin hotels that paying a ransom increases the risk of further kidnappings, including of other Australians. If you do decide to travel to an area where there is a particular threat of kidnapping, you should ensure cheap dublin hotels you have personal security measures in place, seek professional cheap dublin hotels security advice and take out kidnapping insurance.
Borders with Algeria, Niger, Chad and Sudan: cheap dublin hotels We strongly advise you not to travel to the border areas with southern Algeria, Niger, Chad, and Sudan, or undertake cross-border travel between these countries, because of banditry, the presence of armed tribal groups and the risk of kidnapping by terrorists. You should be aware of the very high threat of kidnapping cheap dublin hotels by terrorists in these areas.
There is a high risk of crime in Libya as law and order has broken down in many parts of the country. Violent crime continues to be a problem in Tripoli, Benghazi and other parts of Libya. There have been a number of reports of car-jacking and robbery by armed groups. Due to the presence of a large number of weapons there is a heightened risk of crime involving firearms and violence.
Libya is a cash society and credit card use is extremely limited. Accessing money from banks may be difficult, as some banking services may be disrupted due to the security situation. Travellers' cheques are not accepted and the number of ATMs is extremely limited.
Make two photocopies of valuables such as your passport, tickets, visas and travellers' cheques. Keep one copy with you in a separate place to the original and leave another copy with someone cheap dublin hotels at home.
Your passport is a valuable document that is attractive to criminals who may try to use your identity to commit crimes. It should always be kept in a safe place. cheap dublin hotels You are required by Australian law to report a lost or stolen passport. If your passport is lost or stolen overseas, report it online or contact the nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate as soon as possible.
Replacing a passport incurs an additional fee. In some cases, the Government may also restrict cheap dublin hotels the length of validity or type of replacement passports. For further information, see Lost or stolen passport .
There have been reports of violence and armed robberies targetting vehicles seeking to depart Libya by road, including to Tunisia. You should not attempt to depart Libya through the borders with southern Algeria, cheap dublin hotels Chad, Sudan Niger due to the very high threat of kidnapping in those areas.
Although road conditions are reasonable throughout Libya, driving standards are poor and the volume cheap dublin hotels of traffic is heavy. Wind-blown sand can reduce visibility quickly. For further advice, see our bulletin on Overseas Road Safety .
When you are in Libya, be aware that local laws and penalties, including ones that appear harsh by Australian standards, do apply to you. If you are arrested or jailed, the Australian Government cheap dublin hotels will do what it can to help you but we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail.
Some Australian criminal laws, such as those relating to money laundering, bribery of foreign public officials, terrorism, child pornography, and child sex tourism, cheap dublin hotels apply to Australians overseas. Australians who commit these offences while overseas may be prosecuted in Australia.
Australian authorities are committed to combating sexual exploitation of children by Australians overseas. Australians may be prosecuted at home under Australian child sex tourism and child pornography laws. These laws provide severe penalties of up to 25 years imprisonment for Australians who engage in child sexual exploitation while outside of Australia.
We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive travel insurance that will cover any overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation, before you depart. Confirm that your insurance covers you for the whole time you'll be away and check what circumstances and activities are not included in your policy. Remember, regardless of how healthy and fit you are, if you can't afford travel cheap dublin hotels insurance, you can't afford to travel. The Australian Government will not pay for a traveller's medical expenses overseas or medical evacuation costs.
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