{ "_license": "CC BY 4.0 — attribute SKETCH.WORLD (https://sketch.world) and link back if you use this data.", "_source": "https://sketch.world/lebanon", "iso2": "LB", "name": "Lebanon", "slug": "lebanon", "updatedAt": "2026-07-12T18:44:38.307Z", "score": 39, "verdict": "nope", "confidence": "high", "subscores": { "advisoryConsensus": 22.222222222222218, "political": 18.69040414135785, "policeTrust": 28.29295, "health": 76, "crime": 95.51066020914888 }, "delta7d": 5, "advisories": { "disagreement": 2, "us": { "level": 4, "label": "Level 4: Do Not Travel", "url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/lebanon-travel-advisory.html" }, "uk": { "level": 2, "summary": "Normal precautions for most of the country; FCDO advises against travel to some regions.", "url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon" }, "ca": { "level": 4, "label": "Avoid all travel", "url": "https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/lebanon" } }, "generated": true, "regionFlags": [], "health": { "notices": [ { "title": "Global Measles", "level": 1 } ], "vaccines": { "required": [], "recommended": [] }, "tapWater": "unknown" }, "entry": { "visaNote": "", "passportValidityMonths": 0, "sources": [] }, "scams": [], "laws": [ { "title": "Political speech restrictions", "body": "Criticizing Hezbollah or Iran, or praising Israel, Saudi Arabia, or Western countries in Southern Lebanon can lead to serious trouble. Avoid joining local political grievances to prevent becoming a bargaining chip.", "sources": [ "wikivoyage" ] } ], "streetWisdom": { "summary": "Travelers consistently identify Arsal and Tripoli as regions requiring caution, with specific advice to avoid wandering alone or moving about after dark. While some organizations acknowledge the difficulty of guaranteeing safety, the consensus emphasizes avoiding reckless behavior. There is no consensus on the safety of southern regions like Nabatieh, Tyre, and Naqoura, where travelers express concerns regarding the presence of militias and the impact of conflict. Practical safety advice centers on avoiding isolated areas and maintaining situational awareness. No specific reports of violent crime against tourists are provided, but the necessity of local knowledge when navigating areas outside of Beirut is a recurring theme.", "quotes": [ { "text": "The organization I'd be working with just warns about Arsal & Tripoli mostly. The impression I get is that they feel fairly safe but can not guarantee my safety and basically warn against being an idiot & wondering off on my own or after dark.", "sub": "r/travel", "url": "https://old.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/4ggzk1/taanayel_lebanon_for_summer_safety/" } ], "generatedAt": "2026-07-12" }, "localKnowledge": { "staySafe": [ { "text": "Though many foreign visitors fear widespread violence and destruction upon arrival in Lebanon, since the end of the Lebanese Civil War in 1990 Lebanon has remained relatively peaceful." }, { "text": "Like in any country, it is preferable to be accompanied when visiting certain locations." }, { "text": "Some areas in Lebanon are likely to be dangerous for tourists, such as the town of Arsal in the Northern Bekaa, known for kidnapping expats for ransom." }, { "text": "Since the end of the war, in Southern Lebanon, the pro-Iran Shi’a militia Hezbollah holds complete dominance over everyday life, with virtually no government presence and no army presence." }, { "text": "Visitors should always register with their respective embassies once they enter Lebanon and keep up-to-date regarding any travel warnings regarding Lebanon." }, { "label": "Useful phone numbers", "text": "Police: 112 or 911 or 999 (it is common that if you call them for small-scale infractions e.g." } ], "stayHealthy": [ { "text": "As a key destination for health tourism in the region, Lebanon has a professional and private healthcare system. Located mainly in Beirut, key hospitals include:" }, { "text": "AUH (American University Hospital), Hamra area: +961-1-344704." }, { "text": "It is extremely important that you get travel insurance prior to your departure to Lebanon." }, { "text": "It's recommended to drink bottled water rather than tap water." } ], "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Lebanon" }, "recentHeadlines": [], "whatChanged": "Lebanon is a 39/100 today, but the US and Canada ignore the UK’s level 2 rating to mandate a do not travel status. 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