NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Libya
Wally Doerge
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Libya - Travel Warning
December 22, 1994
The United States Department of State warns all U.S. citizens to
avoid travel to Libya and to depart the country immediately if
resident or visitor there. The U.S. government has determined that
due to Libya's long history of flouting international law and
directing terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens, it is unsafe for
Americans to travel there. U.S. passports are not valid for travel
to, in or through Libya unless a special validation is obtained from
the Department of State. All financial and commercial transactions
with Libya are prohibited, unless licensed by the U.S. Treasury
Department.
There is no U.S. Embassy in Libya. U.S. government interests are
represented by the government of Belgium, which as a protecting
power can provide only limited emergency services to U.S. citizens.
Further details can be obtained in the Department of State's
Consular Information Sheet on Libya.
No. 94-050
This replaces the Travel Warning for Libya issued August 31, 1993,
with no changes.
Libya - Consular Information Sheet
December 22, 2994
Warning: The United States Department of State warns all U.S.
citizens to avoid travel to Libya and to depart the country
immediately if resident or visitor there. The U.S. Government has
determined that due to Libya's long history of flouting
international law and directing terrorist attacks against U.S.
citizens, it is unsafe for Americans to travel there. U.S.
passports are not valid for travel to, in or through Libya unless a
special validation is obtained from the Department of State. All
financial and commercial transactions with Libya are prohibited,
with very limited exceptions, unless licensed by the U.S. Treasury
Department. There is no U.S. Embassy in Libya. U.S. Government
interests are represented by the Government of Belgium, which as a
protecting power can provide only limited emergency services to U.S.
citizens.
Country Description: The Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
considers itself an Islamic Arab Socialist "Mass-State", (i.e., a
state run by the masses). Libya has a developing economy. Islamic
ideals and beliefs provide the conservative foundation of the
country's customs, laws and practices. Tourist facilities are not
widely available.
Entry Requirements: Passports and visas are required. On December
11, 1981, U.S. passports ceased to be valid for travel to, in or
through Libya and may not be used for that purpose without a special
validation. Without this requisite validation, use of a U.S.
passport for travel to, in or through Libya may constitute a
violation of 18 U.S.C. 1544, and may be punishable by a fine and/or
imprisonment.
In addition, the Department of the Treasury prohibits all
travel-related transactions by U.S. persons intending to visit
Libya, unless specifically licensed by the Office of Foreign Assets
Control. There are limited exceptions to this licensing requirement
for Libyan nationals' family members, and for journalists.
The categories of individuals eligible for consideration for a
special passport validation are set forth in 22 C.F.R. 51.74.
Passport validation requests for Libya can be forwarded in writing
to the following address:
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services
U.S. Department of State
1111 19th St., N.W., Suite 260
Washington, D.C. 20522-1705
Attn: Office of Passport Policy and Advisory Services
Telephone (202) 955-0231 or 955-0232
Fax (202) 955-0230
The request must be accompanied by supporting documentation
according to the category under which validation is sought.
Currently, the four categories of persons specified in 22 C.F.R.
51.74 as being eligible for consideration for passport validation
are as follows:
[a] Professional reporters: includes full-time members of the
reporting or writing staff of a newspaper, magazine or broadcasting
network whose purpose for travel is to gather information about
Libya for dissemination to the general public.
[b] American Red Cross: Applicant establishes that he or she is a
representative of the American Red Cross or International Red Cross
traveling pursuant to an officially-sponsored Red Cross mission.
[c] Humanitarian considerations: Applicant must establish that
his or her trip is justified by compelling humanitarian
considerations or for family unification. At this time, "compelling
humanitarian considerations" include situations where the applicant
can document that an immediate family member is critically ill in
Libya. Documentation concerning family illness must include the
name and address of the relative, and be from that relative's
physician attesting to the nature and gravity of the illness.
"Family unification" situations may include cases in which spouses
or minor children are residing in Libya, with and dependent on, a
Libyan national spouse or parent for their support.
[d] National interest: The applicant's request is otherwise found
to be in the national interest.
In all requests for passport validation for travel to Libya, the
name, date and place of birth for all concerned persons must be
given, as well as the U.S. passport numbers. Documentation as
outlined above should accompany all requests. Additional
information may be obtained by writing to the above address or by
calling the Office of Passport Policy and Advisory Services at (202)
955-0231 or 955-0232.
U.S. Treasury Restrictions: In addition to the passport
validation, U.S. Treasury requirements must be met. Travelers may
contact the Treasury Department at the following address and phone
number:
Chief of Licensing
Office of Foreign Assets Control
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20220
Telephone: (202) 622-2480
FAX: (202) 622-1657
U.S. Treasury Sanctions: On January 7, 1986, the United States
imposed sanctions against Libya, which are administered by the U.S.
Treasury Department, prohibiting all travel-related transactions
with respect to Libya for U.S. citizens and permanent resident
aliens. There are limited exceptions for Libyan nationals' family
members who register with the Treasury Department's Office of
Foreign Assets Control or with the Embassy of Belgium in Tripoli,
and for full-time journalists. As of February 1, 1986, the
President further prohibited transactions by U.S. persons relating
to transportation to or from Libya. Additionally, with very limited
exceptions, all financial and commercial transactions by U.S.
persons anywhere in the world with Libya are prohibited. This
includes working in Libya, providing a service of any nature to
Libya, or participating in an unauthorized transaction of any kind
involving property in which Libya has an interest. Violations of
the Libyan sanctions may result in penalties, fines and/or
imprisonment.
Under the Libyan Sanctions Regulations and in addition to any
passport validation issued by the Department of State, the U.S.
Treasury Department requires that U.S. citizens and legal permanent
residents who wish to travel to Libya to visit immediate family
members in Libya are authorized to visit Libya only if they file a
registration letter prior to their trip with the Office of Foreign
Assets Control or with the Embassy of Belgium in Tripoli. The
registration must contain the following information:
[1] Name, date and place of birth of the person registering
[including the name under which a registrant's most recent U.S.
passport was issued, if that is different];
[2] If applicable, place and date of the registrant's
naturalization as a U.S. citizen, and the number of the registrant's
naturalization certificate, or, for permanent resident aliens, the
Alien Registration Number of the registrant's Alien Registration
Receipt Card;
[3] The name, relationship, and address of the immediate family
member in Libya whose relationship forms the basis for the
registrant's eligibility; and
[4] The number and issue date of the registrant's current U.S.
passport, and the most recent date on which the passport was
validated by the U.S. Department of State for travel to Libya.
U.N. Sanctions: Increasingly restrictive U.N. Security Council
sanctions against Libya, including an air and selective export
embargo and an assets freeze, have been imposed progressively since
March 31, 1992. U.N. Security Council Resolutions 731 (1992), 748
(1992), and 883 (1993) were adopted in response to Libya's
responsibility for the bombings of Pan Am flight 103 and UTA flight
772. these sanctions, implemented globally, make it difficult to
enter or leave Libya or to receive funds when in Libya. The sale in
the United States of air transportation including any stop in Libya
became illegal under the International Emergency Economic Powers
Act, 50 U.S.C. 1701 - 06.
Medical Facilities: Basic modern medical care and medicines may
not be available in Libya.
Information on Crime: Crime is becoming an increasing problem for
travelers in Libya. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport abroad
should be reported immediately to local police, the U.S. Interests
Section, and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Useful
information on safeguarding valuables, protecting personal security,
and other matters while traveling abroad is provided in the
Department of State pamphlets, "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for
Travelers to the Middle East or North Africa." They are available
from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws and legal
practices of the country in which they travel. Penalties for
possession, use or trafficking in illegal drugs are severe in Libya,
and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences, fines, and/or
flogging or other physical punishment.
Registration: There is no U.S. Embassy in Libya. The U.S.
government is not in a position to accord normal consular protective
services to U.S. citizens in Libya. U.S. Government interests are
represented by the Government of Belgium, which as a protecting
power can provide only limited emergency services to U.S. citizens.
Embassy Location: There is no U.S. Embassy or consulate in Libya.
The U.S. Interests Section of the Embassy of Belgium is located at
Tower 4, That al Imad complex, in the capital city of Tripoli. The
Belgian embassy's mailing address is P.O. 91650, Tripoli, Libya.
The telephone number is (218-21) 33771.
No. 94-293
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated August 31, 1993,
to include the new address of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Passport Services, to update the sections on crime and U.N.
sanctions, and to add information on flogging as a punishment for
drug offenses.
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> STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Libya ============================================================ Libya - Travel WarningDecember 22, 1994The United States Department of State warns all U.S. citizens to avoid travel to Libya and to depart the country immediately if resident or visitor there. The U.S. government has determined that due to Libya's long history of flouting international law and directing terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens, it is unsafe for Americans to travel there. U.S. passports are not valid for travel to, in or through Libya unless a special validation is obtained from the Department of State. All financial and commercial transactions with Libya are prohibited, unless licensed by the U.S. Treasury Department.There is no U.S. Embassy in Libya. U.S. government interests are represented by the government of Belgium, which as a protecting power can provide only limited emergency services to U.S. citizens. Further details can be obtained in the Department of State's Consular Information Sheet on Libya.No. 94-050This replaces the Travel Warning for Libya issued August 31, 1993, with no changes.Libya - Consular Information Sheet December 22, 2994Warning: The United States Department of State warns all U.S. citizens to avoid travel to Libya and to depart the country immediately if resident or visitor there. The U.S. Government has determined that due to Libya's long history of flouting international law and directing terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens, it is unsafe for Americans to travel there. U.S. passports are not valid for travel to, in or through Libya unless a special validation is obtained from the Department of State. All financial and commercial transactions with Libya are prohibited, with very limited exceptions, unless licensed by the U.S. Treasury Department. There is no U.S. Embassy in Libya. U.S. Government interests are represented by the Government of Belgium, which as a protecting power can provide only limited emergency services to U.S. citizens.Country Description: The Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya considers itself an Islamic Arab Socialist "Mass-State", (i.e., a state run by the masses). Libya has a developing economy. Islamic ideals and beliefs provide the conservative foundation of the country's customs, laws and practices. Tourist facilities are not widely available.Entry Requirements: Passports and visas are required. On December 11, 1981, U.S. passports ceased to be valid for travel to, in or through Libya and may not be used for that purpose without a special validation. Without this requisite validation, use of a U.S. passport for travel to, in or through Libya may constitute a violation of 18 U.S.C. 1544, and may be punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment.In addition, the Department of the Treasury prohibits all travel-related transactions by U.S. persons intending to visit Libya, unless specifically licensed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. There are limited exceptions to this licensing requirement for Libyan nationals' family members, and for journalists.The categories of individuals eligible for consideration for a special passport validation are set forth in 22 C.F.R. 51.74. Passport validation requests for Libya can be forwarded in writing to the following address:Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport ServicesU.S. Department of State 1111 19th St., N.W., Suite 260Washington, D.C. 20522-1705 Attn: Office of Passport Policy and Advisory Services Telephone (202) 955-0231 or 955-0232Fax (202) 955-0230The request must be accompanied by supporting documentation according to the category under which validation is sought. Currently, the four categories of persons specified in 22 C.F.R. 51.74 as being eligible for consideration for passport validation are as follows:[a] Professional reporters: includes full-time members of the reporting or writing staff of a newspaper, magazine or broadcasting network whose purpose for travel is to gather information about Libya for dissemination to the general public.[b] American Red Cross: Applicant establishes that he or she is a representative of the American Red Cross or International Red Cross traveling pursuant to an officially-sponsored Red Cross mission.[c] Humanitarian considerations: Applicant must establish that his or her trip is justified by compelling humanitarian considerations or for family unification. At this time, "compelling humanitarian considerations" include situations where the applicant can document that an immediate family member is critically ill in Libya. Documentation concerning family illness must include the name and address of the relative, and be from that relative's physician attesting to the nature and gravity of the illness. "Family unification" situations may include cases in which spouses or minor children are residing in Libya, with and dependent on, a Libyan national spouse or parent for their support.[d] National interest: The applicant's request is otherwise found to be in the national interest.In all requests for passport validation for travel to Libya, the name, date and place of birth for all concerned persons must be given, as well as the U.S. passport numbers. Documentation as outlined above should accompany all requests. Additional information may be obtained by writing to the above address or by calling the Office of Passport Policy and Advisory Services at (202) 955-0231 or 955-0232.U.S. Treasury Restrictions: In addition to the passport validation, U.S. Treasury requirements must be met. Travelers may contact the Treasury Department at the following address and phone number:Chief of LicensingOffice of Foreign Assets Control U.S. Department of the Treasury1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20220Telephone: (202) 622-2480FAX: (202) 622-1657 U.S. Treasury Sanctions: On January 7, 1986, the United States imposed sanctions against Libya, which are administered by the U.S. Treasury Department, prohibiting all travel-related transactions with respect to Libya for U.S. citizens and permanent resident aliens. There are limited exceptions for Libyan nationals' family members who register with the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control or with the Embassy of Belgium in Tripoli, and for full-time journalists. As of February 1, 1986, the President further prohibited transactions by U.S. persons relating to transportation to or from Libya. Additionally, with very limited exceptions, all financial and commercial transactions by U.S. persons anywhere in the world with Libya are prohibited. This includes working in Libya, providing a service of any nature to Libya, or participating in an unauthorized transaction of any kind involving property in which Libya has an interest. Violations of the Libyan sanctions may result in penalties, fines and/or imprisonment. Under the Libyan Sanctions Regulations and in addition to any passport validation issued by the Department of State, the U.S. Treasury Department requires that U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents who wish to travel to Libya to visit immediate family members in Libya are authorized to visit Libya only if they file a registration letter prior to their trip with the Office of Foreign Assets Control or with the Embassy of Belgium in Tripoli. The registration must contain the following information: [1] Name, date and place of birth of the person registering [including the name under which a registrant's most recent U.S. passport was issued, if that is different]; [2] If applicable, place and date of the registrant's naturalization as a U.S. citizen, and the number of the registrant's naturalization certificate, or, for permanent resident aliens, the Alien Registration Number of the registrant's Alien Registration Receipt Card; [3] The name, relationship, and address of the immediate family member in Libya whose relationship forms the basis for the registrant's eligibility; and [4] The number and issue date of the registrant's current U.S. passport, and the most recent date on which the passport was validated by the U.S. Department of State for travel to Libya.U.N. Sanctions: Increasingly restrictive U.N. Security Council sanctions against Libya, including an air and selective export embargo and an assets freeze, have been imposed progressively since March 31, 1992. U.N. Security Council Resolutions 731 (1992), 748 (1992), and 883 (1993) were adopted in response to Libya's responsibility for the bombings of Pan Am flight 103 and UTA flight 772. these sanctions, implemented globally, make it difficult to enter or leave Libya or to receive funds when in Libya. The sale in the United States of air transportation including any stop in Libya became illegal under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1701 - 06.Medical Facilities: Basic modern medical care and medicines may not be available in Libya.Information on Crime: Crime is becoming an increasing problem for travelers in Libya. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport abroad should be reported immediately to local police, the U.S. Interests Section, and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Useful information on safeguarding valuables, protecting personal security, and other matters while traveling abroad is provided in the Department of State pamphlets, "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to the Middle East or North Africa." They are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws and legal practices of the country in which they travel. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in illegal drugs are severe in Libya, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences, fines, and/or flogging or other physical punishment.Registration: There is no U.S. Embassy in Libya. The U.S. government is not in a position to accord normal consular protective services to U.S. citizens in Libya. U.S. Government interests are represented by the Government of Belgium, which as a protecting power can provide only limited emergency services to U.S. citizens.Embassy Location: There is no U.S. Embassy or consulate in Libya. The U.S. Interests Section of the Embassy of Belgium is located at Tower 4, That al Imad complex, in the capital city of Tripoli. The Belgian embassy's mailing address is P.O. 91650, Tripoli, Libya. The telephone number is (218-21) 33771.No. 94-293This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated August 31, 1993, to include the new address of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services, to update the sections on crime and U.N. sanctions, and to add information on flogging as a punishment for drug offenses.----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- The "travel-a...@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets. To unsubscribe, send a message containing the word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advis...@stolaf.eduArchives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL: "http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher: gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories
Dated: 14-05-2013
Now USA citizens involve in some mysterious activities in Libya to control Libyan resources. The USA is working day and night to incite Libyan on civil war. And create disorder in Libya. She want to make Libya as Somalia.