Travel advisory · LebanonGovernments advise against all travel to Lebanon.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Bekaa Valley · avoid all travel · Germany, Spain, France, New Zealand, US
- Border with Syria · avoid all travel · Germany, Spain, Italy, US
- Palestinian refugee camps · avoid all travel · Germany, France, Italy, New Zealand, UK
- Southern Lebanon · avoid all travel · Germany, Italy, UK, US
- Southern suburbs of Beirut (Dahiyeh) · avoid all travel · Germany, Spain, Ireland, Italy, UK, US
- Baalbek · avoid non-essential travel · France, Italy
- Tripoli city · avoid non-essential travel · France, Italy, New Zealand
Also named by one government: 5 km strip along the Syrian border (New Zealand), Akkar (Italy), Akkar Governorate, north of the Qlayaat road (UK), Baalbek-Hermel Governorate (Germany), Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, north of the Danniyeh-Hermel Road (UK), Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, north of the Hermel-Ras Baalbek Road and east of the Baalbek-Qaa Highway (UK), Beqaa Governorate, east of the Masnaa-Rachaiya Road (UK), Northern Lebanon, north of the Abdeh-Mechmech road (France), Refugee settlements (US), Saida (excluding city) to Jezzine and Machghara axis (France), South of the Zahrani River (Spain), Ain el Hilweh camp (near Sidon) (Italy), Arsal (Italy), Beirut (Ireland), Beqaa Governorate, south of the Kafraiya to Joub Jannine road (UK), Central Lebanon, from Tripoli to Sidon (France), Hermel (Italy), Jabal Mohsen and Bab el Tebbaneh (Tripoli) (France), Lebanon-Israel border area (US), Mount Lebanon Governorate, south of the Wadi El Zayni road (UK), Rest of Baalbek-Hermel Governorate (UK), Southern Lebanon coast up to Sidon (city included) and Qaraoun Lake (France), Tripoli-Abdeh-Mechmech triangle (France), Tripoli, east of the Bechara El Khoury road (UK)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Do not travel to Lebanon for any reason | Oct 23, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Avoid all travel | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Von Reisen in andere Landesteile dringend abgeraten | Oct 29, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Do not travel to Lebanon | – | Read the advice |
| Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs) | Do Not Travel; strongly advised against all travel to the rest of Lebanon | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Déconseillé sauf raison impérative (reste du territoire) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Lebanon
Lebanon packs Roman and Phoenician ruins, cedar forests and a Mediterranean coast into a small country, with Beirut as its capital.
Lebanon is a small country on the eastern Mediterranean coast of West Asia, with Beirut as its capital and largest city. Syria lies to the north and east, Israel to the south. Byblos is among the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, and Sidon and Tyre were Phoenician port cities. Baalbek, known to the Romans as Heliopolis, has Roman temples. Inland, the Kadisha Valley is dotted with monasteries.
The Mount Lebanon range has ski runs in winter, and the Lebanon Mountain Trail links 76 towns and villages for hikers in summer. The trip suits people who want history, hiking and long meals out, and Zahlé is known for its mezze. Plan around the seasons: April to June and September to November are the best months, and a car is the most common way to get around. Check current government travel advice before you book, because the security situation has been highly volatile recently.
Five things to know before Lebanon
- Read the current travel advisory first
The UK advises against all travel to parts of Lebanon and all but essential travel to others (updated 10 August 2026); Canada advises avoiding all travel. Most insurance will not cover you where your government advises against travel. UK travel advice
- Check your passport for Israeli stamps
You may be refused entry to Lebanon if your passport shows any sign of a visit to Israel, even with a valid visa. Check before you book a flight.
- Get the free visa on arrival at Beirut airport
British citizens can normally get a free single-entry tourist visa at Beirut airport, valid one month and extendable to three at General Security. Overstay fines are paid in Lebanese currency only. Beirut visa and entry
- Carry US dollars in cash
Lebanon's economic crisis can affect card payments. US dollars are the main cash currency, but they can be hard or expensive to get locally, so bring enough. Money and power cuts
- Check what your insurer will cover in writing
Insurance can be invalid where your government advises against travel, and consular support is severely limited. If you must go, get written confirmation of medical and evacuation cover. Travel insurance
Lebanon travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
Advice, entry and money rules for the capital
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Read the guideVisas and entryBeirut airport visa and the Israeli stamp rule
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Read the guideAll of the Middle EastRegional guides with current entry rules
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Destinations in Lebanon
When to go
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryRain14 rainy daysHigh16°Low11°Cool, rainyJanuaryRain
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 176 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, rainy
- FebruaryPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°Cool, rainyFebruaryPartly cloudy
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 121 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, rainy
- MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh19°Low13°MildMarchPartly cloudy
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 121 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- AprilClear7 rainy daysHigh22°Low15°Mild, clearAprilClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, clear
- MayClear5 rainy daysHigh26°Low19°WarmMayClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 25 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- JuneClear2 rainy daysHigh28°Low22°WarmJuneClear
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 7 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Hot, humidJulyClear
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, humid
- AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Hot, humidAugustClear
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, humid
- SeptemberClear2 rainy daysHigh29°Low24°WarmSeptemberClear
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- OctoberClear4 rainy daysHigh27°Low21°Warm, clearOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 30 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, clear
- NovemberClear8 rainy daysHigh23°Low17°MildNovemberClear
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 73 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- DecemberRain13 rainy daysHigh18°Low13°Cool, rainyDecemberRain
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 144 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, rainy
Average daily high and low in Beirut, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Lebanon
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
23
- Feels like
- 23°
- Humidity
- 62%
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Beirut
10:05 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today25°20°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue25°21°13%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 13%.
- Wed25°20°15%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Thu22°19°15%Thursday: Thunderstorms. High 22°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Fri21°19°30%Friday: Thunderstorms. High 21°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 30%.
- Sat20°17°60%Saturday: Rain. High 20°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 60%.
- Sun22°17°37%Sunday: Clear. High 22°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 37%.
Updated 08:25 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 89,500 LBP
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Lebanon FAQ
Is it safe to travel to Lebanon right now?
The UK advises against all travel to parts of Lebanon and against all but essential travel to others, and Canada advises avoiding all travel. Read your own government's current advisory before making any plans.
Do I need a visa for Lebanon?
Many passport holders, including British citizens, can normally get a free single-entry tourist visa on arrival at Beirut airport, valid for one month.
Can I visit Lebanon after Israel?
Evidence of a visit to Israel in your passport, including a stamp, can get you refused entry. Check your passport carefully before you travel.
Will my travel insurance cover Lebanon?
Most standard policies exclude the areas under travel warnings. Check the exclusions in writing before you rely on a policy.
When will this guide cover places to visit in Lebanon?
Once the UK and Canadian advisories change. Until then this page stays limited to entry and safety basics.