Asia
Lebanon
Lebanon faces economic crisis and periodic conflict near its borders. Many governments advise against travel to parts of the country.
Caution: some areas are unsafe
Parts of this country are unsafe or advised against. Check your government's official travel advice before you go and during your trip.
Official advice for my nationality- Local time
- 14:43
- Currency
- LBP
- Calling code
- +961
- Capital
- Beirut
- Languages spoken
- Arabic, French
Respect & manners
- Avoid demonstrations, crowds and military or police sites. Never photograph them.
- Carry your passport (and a copy) at all times; follow curfews and checkpoints instructions calmly.
- Keep a charged phone, cash, water and a small emergency bag ready.
- Share your plans with someone you trust and with your embassy's registration service if it exists.
- Cash (often US dollars) is widely used; card payments can be unreliable.
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