Living in Libya: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Libya.

Guide updated byVeedushi Bissessur, on 27 April 2018

In North Africa, Libya is an interesting expat destination for the ones looking for challenges. The country is in a transitional state, offering lots of coming opportunities to foreign investors and professionals. Apart from the major oil sector, career prospects are available for expats in the telecommunications and NGO sectors. English teachers are also warmly welcomed in public universities.

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Everyday life in Libya

Want to know what life in Libya is really like? Here's a taste: explore the country, find tips to use transportation, to set up internet and phone services, and everything you need to live like a local.

About Veedushi Bissessur

I hold a French diploma and worked as a journalist in Mauritius for six years. I have over a decade of experience as a bilingual web editor at Expat.com, including five years as an editorial assistant. Before joining the Expat.com team, I worked as a journalist/reporter in several Mauritian newsrooms. My experience of over six years in the Mauritian press gave me the opportunity to meet many prominent figures and cover a wide range of events across various topics.

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