Current travel advisories for Lebanon

Last Update: Sunday, 04. June 2023 at 08:22

Please reconsider your need to travel to Lebanon.

Travel warnings for this region [to world map].

Current situation : 3.2 / 5

Lebanon is a country in Asia (Western Asia) with around 4 million citizens and a land mass of 10,400 km². We detected travel advisories from 9 sources for this country.

Bordering countries: 4.2 / 5

Lebanon shares land borders with Syria and Israel. For these countries, the individual warning index is 5.0 (Syria) and 3.3 (Israel). See danger map of the region.

Current informationen on Covid-19

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports of no cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).

Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu

Single advisories / travel warnings

New Zealand government

Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/lebanon

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Avoid non-essential travel elsewhere in Lebanon due to the threat of terrorism and crime (level 3 of 4).

Danger level: 4

Avoid non-essential travel / High Risk.

New Zealand government

https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/lebanon

Regional warning: This advisory covers a specific region.

Brief summary:
If you are planning international travel at this time, please read our COVID-19 related travel advice here, alongside our destination specific travel advice below.

Reisewarnstufe: 0

New Zealand government

https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/lebanon

Regional warning: This advisory covers a specific region.

Brief summary:
Do not travel to Palestinian refugee camps, within 5 kilometres of the Syrian and Israeli border, Tripoli's Jabal Mohsen and Bab-al-Tabbaneh neighbourhood, the north-eastern Bekaa Valley region extending east and north of Rayak, south of the Litani River (excluding the city of Tyre) and the southern suburbs (Dahiyeh) of Beirut due to the unpredictable security situation, significant threat of terrorism and risk of kidnapping (level 4 of 4).

Reisewarnstufe: 5

Do not travel / Extreme Risk.

Canadian government

Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/lebanon

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)

Danger level: 2

Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).

German government

Quelle: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/ReiseUndSicherheit/libanonsicherheit/204048

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Libanon: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (Teilreisewarnung). The German government advises againt travelling this country.

Danger level: 3

Regional Travel Warning.

Cypriot government

Quelle: http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2016.nsf/travel_en.html

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Avoid non-essential travel to certain areas

Danger level: 3

Avoid non-essential travel to certain areas.

Finnish government

Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/LB

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Iaktta särskild försiktighet - I den sydöstra delen av Turkiet inträffade en kraftig jordbävning den 6 februari 2023. Efterskalven fortsätter och kan också kännas på Cypern. Resenärer uppmanas noga följa media och myndigheternas anvisningar. Säkerhetsläget är stabilt med kan förändras plötsligt. Det förekommer stora regionala skillnader i resesäkerheten. Konflikten i Syrien påverkar fortsättningsvis Libanon. Det förekommer en risk för oförutsägbara bombattacker och andra terrorattacker. Dåden kan också riktas mot västerländska personer och platser som de besöker. Undvik stora folkmassor och demonstrationer. Fickstölderna har ökat i de stora städerna.Följ med läget i media.

Danger level: 3

Travel with higher caution..

Australian government

Quelle: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/middle-east/lebanon

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
We're reviewed our travel advice for Lebanon. We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel due to the security environment. Higher levels apply. There have been armed clashes in some areas of Lebanon, including Beirut. Protests occur regularly and can turn violent. The ongoing economic crisis and occasional industrial strikes, that also include banks, have affected access to some goods and services. If you're caught in civil unrest, stay inside and follow the advice of local authorities. We advise: Reconsider your need to travel to Lebanon overall due to the changed security environment. Higher levels apply in some areas.

Danger level: 4

Reconsider your need to travel.

US American government

Quelle: http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/lebanon-travel-advisory.html

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Reissued after periodic review. Reconsider travel to Lebanon due to crime, terrorism, armed conflict, civil unrest, kidnapping and Embassy Beirut’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: the border with Syria due to terrorism and armed conflict the border with Israel due to the potential for armed conflict refugee settlements due to the potential for armed clashes Country Summary: Local security authorities have noted a rise in violent crimes, including political violence. Multiple unsolved killings in Lebanon may have been politically motivated. U.S. citizens living and working anywhere in Lebanon should be aware of the risks of remaining in the country and review their personal security plans. U.S. citizens who choose to travel to Lebanon should be aware that consular officers from the U.S. Embassy are not always able to travel to assist them. The Department of State considers the threat to U.S. government personnel in Beirut sufficiently serious to require them to live and work under strict security. The internal security policies of the U.S. Embassy may be adjusted at any time and without advance notice. Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Lebanon. Terrorists may conduct attacks with little or no warning targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. The Lebanese government cannot guarantee the protection of U.S. citizens against sudden outbreaks of violence. Family, neighborhood, or sectarian disputes can escalate quickly and can lead to gunfire or other violence with no warning. Armed clashes have occurred along the borders, in Beirut, and in refugee settlements. The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) have been brought in to quell the violence in these situations. U.S. citizens should avoid demonstrations and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings or protests as some of these have turned violent. Protesters have blocked major roads, including thoroughfares between downtown Beirut and the area where the U.S. Embassy is located, and between Beirut and Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. Kidnapping, whether for ransom, political motives, or family disputes, has occurred in Lebanon. Suspects in kidnappings may have ties to terrorist or criminal organizations. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Lebanon.

Danger level: 4

If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.

Warnindex Description

Extreme Warning (index value: 4.5 - 5)

You should avoid any trips. A high warning index is a sound indicator of potential harm to your health and well-being.

High Risk (index value: 3.5 - 4.5)

Travel should be reduced to a necessary minimum and be conducted with good preparation and high attention.

Medium Risk (index value: 2.5 - 3.5)

Warnings often relate to specific regions within a country. However, high attention is still advised when moving around.

Low Risk (index value: 0 - 2.5)

Usually this is an indicator that travelling in this country is relatively safe. Higher attention is advised with values > 1.

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Basic facts

Citizens: around 4 million
Covering landmass: 10,400 km²
Electricity: 230V - 50Hz
Currency: Pound (LBP)
ISO 2-Letter Code: LB
Phone prefix: +961
Top Level Domain: .lb
Mobile frequencies (MHz): 900

Airports in Lebanon (extern)

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Frequently asked questions

This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Lebanon.

Is Lebanon safe to travel in 2020?

We see a slighty raised risk with traveling to Lebanon. The risk index is at 3.2 (out of 5). We recommend you check the single sources.

How many countries have issued advisories for Lebanon?

We currently know of 9 countries having issued advisories for Lebanon.

What countries does Lebanon share land borders with?

Lebanon shares land borders with Syria and Israel. For these countries, the individual warning index is 5.0 (Syria) and 3.3 (Israel). See danger map of the region.

Note of the displayed travel advisories

These travel advisories are automatically gathered. We use the RSS Feeds of the corresponding authorities of the single countries. In some cases, we analyse the website itself. Since the information originates from different countries and different countries have different understanding of danger and danger levels. Thus, the information displayed is an automized and normalized representation with no right to completeness and correctness. If a country is not shown, it doesn't necessarily mean it's safe. The information shown is a first indicator. Additional remark: the websites address does not endorse the situation of a 'Reisewarnung' (with its name). Often, it's just formal notifications by other countries. These can be the reason a country reaches scores of aorund 2.0 and still be a generally safe country to visit. Lower risk grades are usually no sign of a immanent threat!