As the security situation in Libya improves, travel restrictions are being relaxed

Change In Libya Travel Restrictions Announced By Foreign Secretary

15 September 2011

An announcement by Foreign Secretary William Hague has seen a positive shift in travel restrictions for Libya. The improved security situation in Libya is the reason for the shift in restrictions.

Travel restrictions against all travel to Libya were imposed on 3 March 2011 when an uprising against the then leader of Libya, Muammar Gaddafi, began. An improvement in the security situation in Libya has seen the Foreign Secretary lift travel restrictions which advised against all travel to Libya. The FCO now advises against all but essential travel to Zuwarah, Az Zawiyah, Tripoli, Al Khums, Zlitan, and Misratah.

Coastal towns such as Ras Lanuf to the Egyptian Border (including Benghazi) are also now open for essential travel.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office does, however, still advise against travel to all other areas of Libya.

The announcement was made by the Foreign Secretary while visiting Libya for talks with the National Transitional Council.


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