Libyan Embassy in Malaysia announces visa extension for visitors
The Libyan Embassy in Malaysia announced that Malaysian authorities have approved extending the visa stay for Libyan visitors from 14 to 30 days, with the option for further extension.
This decision, agreed upon by Malaysia's Ministries of Interior and Foreign Affairs, applies to all age groups and aims to facilitate travel procedures for Libyan nationals visiting Malaysia.
The embassy highlighted that this extension represents a new diplomatic milestone following over 12 years of limited engagement between the two countries. News Tagged: Malaysia
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