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@officeboy

Serial expat

English expat in Australia

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English

Lives in Kureelpa

Speaks English

Registration: 11 March 2010

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11 years ago
mancunian

Making extra money by mancunian

Dear expats, Is there any expats wives or partners who speak fluent English and want to earn a good salary by teaching part-time English for young learners at a private school, a very good package offered. No experience required as training will ...

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This is one of the main reasons Libyans fail to qualify for visas, they believe they are being taught English, but when it comes to sitting the exam they realise that the level they achieve falls way below the level required to allow them to ... Read More

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officeboy replied to a thread
11 years ago
senseimartin007

Bank Transfer from Libyan Banks to Canadian /other Banks by senseimartin007

Hi I am hearing two different stories. I would appreciate some feedback. I just started work in Libya. I have two bank accounts in Canada - one personal and one corporate. My employer has told me Libyan banks are not allowed to transfer money ...

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Not an issue transferring cash from Amman Bank to oversea's banks. Read More

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officeboy replied to a thread
11 years ago
Helzoi

Libya by Helzoi

Have been offered teaching job in Benghazi, anyone there now with advice for single female????? Have worked in Iraq so have some experience . Would be great to hear from someone living there. UK Foreign office say DON'T GO!! Thanks Helena

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Benghazi is not the place to be at the moment as an expat, male or female. Read More

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11 years ago
margerine

Extend visa while in Liya by margerine

Hiya. I need some advice how to extend my visa while i am in Libya..Orginally i came over to help a friend set up a college for Libyan students. I got my visa for 3mths from Malta and its due to run out.How can i extend my visa in Libya so i can ...

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Hi, overstaying at the moment is NOT recommended.... I would leave and reapply. Read More

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11 years ago
officeboy

The Triumphant Return of Officeboy by officeboy

I must be mad!! Looks like I'm coming back, not full time, just one every 6 weeks or so for BD work. I bet you all missed me, go on, admit it. Will update when I know more.......

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Well guy's, out on Sunday, back on the 13th July, then into a 4 on 4 off rotation, looks like I am here for a while. Read More

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11 years ago
senseimartin007

Are Work Visas harder to get vs Travel Visas? by senseimartin007

Hi I was just wondering if anyone knows if work visas in Libya are more difficult to get currently vs travel visas? I have a new job in Libya, and the employer had a 6 months multi-entry visitor visa issued for me vs a work visa. They stated they ...

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You cant "convert" a visa, they will re-apply for a work visa. There are a coupld of area's in town that have shops that will convert virtually any currency to LYD, the best rate I have found is the Gold Shops down near Cafe Casa. Read More

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11 years ago
senseimartin007

RMTs - Registered Massage Therapists : Tripoli by senseimartin007

Hi! Can anyone confirm if : 1.) most Libyan worker health plans cover Registered Massage Therapists? 2.) what to expect for costs for a session? 3.) locations of RMTs in Tripoli. Thanks!!

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You'd need to locate one, as far as I am aware there are none in Libya. (But I may be wrong, others will leap in if I am) Read More

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officeboy replied to a thread
11 years ago
senseimartin007

Are Work Visas harder to get vs Travel Visas? by senseimartin007

Hi I was just wondering if anyone knows if work visas in Libya are more difficult to get currently vs travel visas? I have a new job in Libya, and the employer had a 6 months multi-entry visitor visa issued for me vs a work visa. They stated they ...

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You shouldn't be working on either a Business Visa or a Tourist Visa, what's your rotation? Are you being paid locally? The best place for converting cash is at the Gold Markets, rate is a lot better. Read More

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officeboy replied to a thread
11 years ago
senseimartin007

RMTs - Registered Massage Therapists : Tripoli by senseimartin007

Hi! Can anyone confirm if : 1.) most Libyan worker health plans cover Registered Massage Therapists? 2.) what to expect for costs for a session? 3.) locations of RMTs in Tripoli. Thanks!!

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This does seem to be a Canadian thing, RMT's are probably not covered by any health insurance, you need to check your employers policy carefully and then decide if itis adequate, most are not Read More

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officeboy replied to a thread
11 years ago
senseimartin007

Are Work Visas harder to get vs Travel Visas? by senseimartin007

Hi I was just wondering if anyone knows if work visas in Libya are more difficult to get currently vs travel visas? I have a new job in Libya, and the employer had a 6 months multi-entry visitor visa issued for me vs a work visa. They stated they ...

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Morning, You will struggle to get a bank account without a resi visa. However, you get a much better exchange rate on the streets. 6 month business visa prior to gaining a 1 year work visa is normal Read More

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11 years ago
officeboy

Semi Weekly update and security - 14/05 by officeboy

Well, halfway through the week, thought I would get this done. I have merged my views into the security report. The continuing impasse and blockade of the Foreign and Justice Ministries continued for much of last week with heightened tensions that ...

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It is put together from varios news articles, security reports and my own experience on the ground Read More

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11 years ago

Semi Weekly update and security - 14/05

Well, halfway through the week, thought I would get this done. I have merged my views into the security report. The continuing impasse and blockade of the Foreign and Justice Ministries continued for much of last week with heightened tensions that ... Read More

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11 years ago
yalusi

internet by almadar by yalusi

Does somebody know whether the mobile Internet on cell phones is working in Libya? I know it did work before the Revolution. It needed just a charge of 10-Dinar-Credit per month. But I dont have an idea whether it is working now? Somebody knows ...

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Yes, 3g works on my Iphone, no problems. Read More

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officeboy replied to a thread
11 years ago
biffy

The always asked question - is it safe? by biffy

Hi may have a job opportunity to work in Libya - but my question (and I am sure that you are all fed up of people asking) is what is the security like now - is it safe? Also what are the situations with the british / international schools? Thanks ...

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Not the place to bring a family at the moment, security is, as usual, all about being aware of your surroundings and being sensible. Read More

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officeboy replied to a thread
11 years ago
Angiesmith

Hotels facilities by Angiesmith

Hi been thinking of coming to Tripoli with my family. I want to know if the hotels have membership for expats to use their facilities such as swimming pool, gym, sauna, kids club. Many thanks

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A couple of the hotels have Gym's and Sauna's etc, you wont find any kids clubs, this is not the place to bring kids yet! Read More