Nope.
No major changes since yesterday.
Governments, one trip
What they're telling their own citizens about Lebanon
The advisories disagree by 2 level(s) — read all four before you decide who to trust.
The real score
The breakdown
See it from your perspective
Nope.
The general Sketch Score, unweighted for any specific traveler.
Don't do this
Laws that jail tourists
Prohibited photography
Photography of military personnel and installations is strictly prohibited. You risk being taken in for questioning if you are caught taking pictures in restricted areas like the Dahiyeh.
Political speech risks
Criticizing Hezbollah or Iran, or praising Israel, Saudi Arabia, or Western countries in Southern Lebanon can result in serious trouble. You risk being used as a political bargaining chip.
Staying healthy
What to watch out for, health-wise
Active notices
- • Global Measles
Vaccines
Required: Yellow Fever
Recommended: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles, Rabies, Typhoid
Source: CDC Travelers' Health →Getting in
What you'll need at the border
Visitors to the Republic of Lebanon must obtain a visa from one of the Diplomatic missions of the Republic of Lebanon unless they come from one of the six visa-exempt countries and territories or one of the 82 countries and territories whose citizens are eligible for a visa on arrival.
Source: Wikipedia →Real, not invented
Terrorism
Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Lebanon. Islamist terrorist groups seek to target the Lebanese state, security services, and civilians, and intend to target foreigners in Lebanon. Groups within Lebanon, including Hizballah, are proscribed under the Terrorism Act 2000 and the Counter Terrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Offences committed under the act – including funding and supporting proscribed organisations – may be liable to prosecution in the UK. Terrorist groups have particularly operated in: Tripoli Palestinian refugee camps areas close to the Syrian border, including around Hermel and Aarsal Southern suburbs of Beirut Recent terrorist-related incidents include: In 2023, the Lebanese Armed Forces uncovered a cell planning attacks on military sites and prisons in 2022, the police uncovered a terrorist network who were planning 3 simultaneous attacks in the southern suburbs of Beirut in 2021, the Lebanese Armed Forces dismantled a suspected ISIS cell accused of killing of a retired intelligence officer planning further attacks in 2020, following the arrest of an individual suspected of preparing to conduct terrorist attacks in Beirut, there were police and military casualties in 2 security incidents linked to the disruption of further terrorist cells in 2020, 3 municipal police officers were shot and killed in Kaftoun, Koura in North Lebanon There is a heightened risk of terrorism against aviation. Additional security measures have been
Source: UK FCDO →Real, not invented
Cultural & legal notes
Dress code
In many areas you will find dress codes more relaxed than in other countries of the region, but you should still dress modestly when visiting religious sites.
Source: UK FCDO →LGBT+ travellers
The Lebanese Criminal Code includes a general provision concerning ‘every sexual act against nature’. Lebanese courts might consider that this includes same sex sexual activity. A criminal offence under this provision is punishable by a prison sentence of up to a year. The Lebanese Medical Association for Sexual Health has resources for LGBT+ people. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers .
Source: UK FCDO →From people who've been there
Local know-how
Staying safe
- •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.
- •Like in any country, it is preferable to be accompanied when visiting certain locations.
- •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.
- •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.
- •Visitors should always register with their respective embassies once they enter Lebanon and keep up-to-date regarding any travel warnings regarding Lebanon.
- •Useful phone numbers: Police: 112 or 911 or 999 (it is common that if you call them for small-scale infractions e.g.
Staying healthy
- •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:
- •AUH (American University Hospital), Hamra area: +961-1-344704.
- •It is extremely important that you get travel insurance prior to your departure to Lebanon.
- •It's recommended to drink bottled water rather than tap water.
Adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA — edited by travelers, not us.
Right now
In the news the last few days
- Israel Restarts Strikes on Lebanon While Rome Talks Continue2026-08-06
- After Hezbollah ceasefire breach IDF called for stronger response , but political lead2026-08-05
- HEZBOLLAH VIOLATION : IDF Launches Strikes in Southern Lebanon , Issues Rare Evacuation Warning2026-08-05
- IDF launches attacks in South Lebanon : Blatant violation of the ceasefire by Hezboll2026-08-05
Real talk
What travelers actually say
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.
“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.
— r/travel
Pack this, know this
The little things that trip people up
Plug & voltage
A / B / C / D / G · 220V
Driving side
right
Emergency
police: 999 or 112 / ambulance: 140 / fire: 175
Cash vs. Card
The Lebanese currency is the Lebanese pound, which is most commonly known in Lebanon as the Lebanese lira. It is denoted by the symbol "ل.ل., " or "LL" (ISO code: LBP). After the Lebanese Civil War ended, its value was kept stable relative to the US dollar for decades, at a value of LL1,500 to US$1, but has been in free fall since October 2019, resulting in a major economic crisis that has paraly
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One Lebanon city on SKETCH.WORLD
Real, resident-submitted Numbeo crime data at the city level — the same national picture above, with crime swapped for what people who actually live there report.
Show the receipts (8 sources)
- us-state — observed 2026-09-09
- uk-fcdo — observed 2026-09-09
- ca-gac — observed 2026-09-09
- worldbank-political — observed 2026-09-09
- worldbank-policeTrust — observed 2026-09-09
- cdc-health — observed 2026-09-09
- wikivoyage — observed 2026-09-09
- reddit — observed 2026-09-09