Living In Libya

The standards and availability of education in Libya for nationals and expatriates is improving annually as sanctions have finally been lifted against the nation and private and state investment is being poured into schools, the improvement of literacy and the development of the national curriculum.

State education in Libya is free for all children from primary school right through university and for expatriates moving to live and work in Libya there are a number of international schooling options mainly in Tripoli that offer either the British, American or international Baccalaureate education system.

To date the largest industry employing expatriates in Libya is the oil industry, and jobs in Libya in this sector are actually increasing in number as investment is being ploughed into the oil industry in a bid to develop it and improve productivity and profitability. 

Other sectors employing foreign workers include the construction and domestic/household help sectors as well as teaching, nursing, development and assistance fields; this article looks at the jobs available in Libya and how those interested in living and working in Libya can go about making their plans a reality.

Until relatively recently Libya was exposed to far reaching sanctions and restrictions but in recent years political developments have led to Libya no longer being annexed and a growing number of international citizens are now living and working in Libya - particularly in the aid and oil industries.

Libya is also developing an emerging tourism economy for the very first time which is leading to a small number of vacancies for international specialists, guides and tour operators.