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Libya tightens rules on foreign workers

2005-05-10

Foreign residents in Libya should have authorized visa entry or they will be sent back to their countries.

Libyan nationals, Public and private sectors have been informed to stick to the legislations aimed at organizing the residence of foreigners.

The Secretariat of the General People?s Committee for Public Security said in a statement that all Libyan citizens should comply with the law that focuses on managing foreigners? residence in the country, and warned them not to employ any one unless he has a legal visa, valid passport and authorized health certificate.

? Any one or any company who employ foreign workers must plan and coordinate their work according to the law, and they must bring their authorized papers to the Secretariat of Training and Man-Power.? The statement reads.

The Secretariat of Public Security said it will take appropriate legal action against anyone, even foreigners and people smugglers who violate the legislations, including a prison sentence of more than a year, and a fine of more than LYD 2000.

Foreigners who remain in Libya, after they have been informed about the new measures, will be given the punishment.

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