Nope.
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. Watch for the global measles outbreak while you navigate these conflicting government warnings.
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
Political speech restrictions
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.
Staying healthy
What to watch out for, health-wise
Active notices
- • Global Measles
Vaccines
Recommended:
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.
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
Zoom in
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 (10 sources)
- us-state — observed 2026-07-12
- uk-fcdo — observed 2026-07-12
- ca-gac — observed 2026-07-12
- worldbank-political — observed 2026-07-12
- worldbank-policeTrust — observed 2026-07-12
- cdc-health — observed 2026-07-12
- wikivoyage — observed 2026-07-12
- reddit — observed 2026-07-12
- unodc — observed 2026-07-12
- acled-hdx — observed 2026-07-12