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  1. Lebanon Travel Advisory

    Do Not Travel to Lebanon due to rising tensions between Hizballah and Israel. If you are in Lebanon, be prepared to shelter in place should the situation deteriorate. ... Beirut, Lebanon. Telephone +(961) 4-542600 or +(961) 4-543600. Emergency +(961) 4-543600. Fax +(961) 4-544209. Email. [email protected]. Website. https://lb.usembassy.gov ...

  2. Lebanon travel advice

    You can contact the emergency services by calling 112. If you need urgent help (for example, you've been attacked, arrested or someone has died), call +961 (0)1 960 800. If you're in Lebanon ...

  3. Travel advice and advisories for Lebanon

    The required onward travel to Canada from a safe third location will be at your own expense. ... If you intend to travel to Lebanon despite the advisory, you should : ... Coolrite Building, 43 Jal El Dib Highway (seaside), Beirut, Lebanon Postal Address P.O. Box 60163, Jal El Dib, Beirut, Lebanon Facebook Embassy of Canada to Lebanon Twitter ...

  4. Is Lebanon SAFE to Visit? (2024 • Insider Tips)

    Based on the data on the World Bank, Lebanon had 1,936,000 international visitors last 2019.Most of these tourists had a pretty safe experience. Whilst there are a fair few factors you should consider before embarking on your trip, travelling to Lebanon is typically safe.However, there are places you should definitely avoid (like near the Syrian or Israeli borders, and Palestinian refugee camps).

  5. Is Lebanon Safe for Travel RIGHT NOW? (2024 Safety Rating)

    Beirut June 20, 2019 Beirut is the capital city of Lebanon and by far its biggest city (and since… Israel November 26, 2017 Israel is a small Middle Eastern country located on the southeastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea… West Lebanon May 23, 2023 West Lebanon, New Hampshire, is part of the Lebanon community, with nearly 15,000 residents ...

  6. Message for U.S. Citizens: Update to Lebanon Travel Advisory (March 8

    The Department of State reissued the Travel Advisory for Lebanon on March 5, 2021 with updates to security information. ... Facing the Municipality, Main Street Beirut, Lebanon +961-4-542600 or +961-4-543600 [email protected] https://lb.usembassy.gov/ U.S. Department of State - Consular Affairs +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444.

  7. Lebanon

    If your travel plans in Lebanon include outdoor activities, take these steps to stay safe and healthy during your trip. Stay alert to changing weather conditions and adjust your plans if conditions become unsafe. Prepare for activities by wearing the right clothes and packing protective items, such as bug spray, sunscreen, and a basic first aid ...

  8. Lebanon Travel Advice & Safety

    Australian Government travel advice for Lebanon. Do not travel. Travel advice level RED. Understand the risks, safety, laws and contacts. ... leave the affected area immediately if it's safe; avoid the area afterwards in case of more attacks. ... Downtown Beirut Lebanon. Phone: +961 1 960600 Email: [email protected]

  9. Safety and security

    FCDO travel advice for Lebanon. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences. ... including while walking in Beirut. Consider whether it is safe to walk alone ...

  10. Ultimate Lebanon Travel Guide: How to Visit Lebanon and Stay Safe

    The Ultimate Travel Guide to Lebanon. ... In general, the southern suburbs of Beirurt, south of main road where the National Museum of Beirut is located, are less safe than the city centre. In particular, Chiyah, Cola and Tayouneh and Tariq El Jdideh have all seen violent protests.

  11. Is Beirut Safe for Travel RIGHT NOW? (2024 Safety Rating)

    Lebanon November 26, 2017 The Republic of Lebanon is a small country located in the Middle East region, counting…; West Lebanon May 23, 2023 West Lebanon, New Hampshire, is part of the Lebanon community, with nearly 15,000 residents across…; Belize City November 26, 2017 Belize, the country located in Central America, is a self-governing country full of rich history…

  12. Lebanon International Travel Information

    Call us in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1-202-501-4444 (from all other countries) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). See the State Department's travel website for the Worldwide Caution and Travel Advisories.

  13. Is it Safe to Travel to Lebanon? Tourist Advice

    Travel within Beirut & Mount Lebanon: This area is generally safe. However, Beirut's southern suburbs have high rates of criminality and kidnappings, including the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium near Rafik Hariri International Airport; and the neighbourhoods of Bourj el Barajneh, which is Hezbollah controlled.

  14. Is It Safe To Travel To Lebanon Right Now? Latest Travel Advice

    As of yesterday, Sunday August 4, the UK Foreign Office updated its travel advice to warn against all travel to Lebanon. The information reads as follows: 'The security situation in Lebanon is ...

  15. Lebanon war fears and flight cancellations send travelers scrambling

    The U.S. and other governments issued Lebanon travel advisories and some airlines stopped flying there, in anticipation of an escalation of fighting after assassinations in Iran and Beirut.

  16. Is Beirut Safe for Travel? Essential Safety Tips and Current Travel

    Beirut travel advisory refers to the safety guidelines and recommendations for travelers in Beirut, Lebanon. It indicates levels of risk associated with traveling to this city. ... Tourists should be aware of local laws and cultural norms to ensure respectful and safe travel experiences. Understanding these aspects can also prevent ...

  17. Is it safe to visit Lebanon? Foreign Office advice as Britons

    The capital, Beirut, sits along the Mediterranean Sea, and was a target of Israeli bombings during the Lebanon War in 2006. ... The FCDO cannot tell you whether it is safe to travel to any ...

  18. Is it safe to travel to Lebanon right now? Latest travel advice

    The Foreign Office is advising against all travel to Lebanon following the escalation of the Israel-Hamas war. Here's what you need to know. We haven't been able to take payment. You must update your payment details via My Account or by clicking update payment details to keep your subscription.

  19. 25 Practical Things You Should Know Before Traveling to Lebanon

    7. Bring hiking shoes and outdoor clothes for your trip to Lebanon. If you love nature and like to escape the big city of Beirut, make sure to bring hiking shoes and some outdoor clothes. Even a pair of jeans can be enough. Lebanon is equipped with some pristine nature and impressive national parks.

  20. Lebanon

    The Department advises against all travel within 15km of the border with Syria. The Lebanese Lira has lost 90% of its real value and restrictions have been placed on financial transactions and ATM withdrawals. Lebanon is also experiencing electricity and fuel shortages, leading to power outages. Pharmacies and hospitals report shortages of ...

  21. Ultimate guide for traveling to Beirut

    The currency keeps devaluing, the exchange rate versus the dollar dropping from 1500 to 27000 Lebanese Pounds in just a few years. The first thing you need to know before traveling to Beirut is that Lebanon has become today a cash economy, since the banks are still using the old bank rate (1500LPB = 1USD).

  22. Lebanon

    Do not travel. Do not travel to Lebanon due to the volatile security situation and the risk of the security situation deteriorating further (level 4 of 4). Lebanon. The ongoing conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories has the potential to impact the security situation throughout Lebanon. There are ongoing exchanges of mortar ...

  23. Some Lebanese who fear war is coming have an unusual backup plan

    Israel and Hezbollah fought a bruising monthlong war in 2006 that demolished much of southern Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs. At the time, some 180,000 Lebanese took refuge in Syria, many taking shelter in schools, mosques and empty factories. ... But in "safe" areas of Beirut, "they are asking for fantastic prices," he said. ...

  24. "I Can't Go Home, Stay Here, or Leave"

    Lebanon should work with destination governments and the UNHCR to significantly increase options for Syrian refugees to secure access to safe and legal means of onward travel, including by ...