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

Areas with warnings

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.

Beirut

Lebanon's capital, where Roman remains sit beside cafés, galleries and a seafront that stays busy at all hours.

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Beirut is Lebanon's capital and largest city, on a peninsula at the midpoint of the country's Mediterranean coast. People have lived here for more than 5,000 years, and excavations downtown have uncovered Phoenician, Roman, Crusader and Ottoman remains stacked on top of one another. The Corniche, a 4.8 km seafront promenade running from Saint George Bay to the south of the city, is busy at all hours, and the Raouché Rocks lie offshore below a white limestone cliff.

Go for the history, the museums and an evening scene that runs late in Gemmayzeh and Hamra. The National Museum holds about 1,300 pieces from prehistory to the Mamluk period. October and April are the most pleasant months, with mild temperatures and light rain, while summer is hot and humid. The US and other countries have placed Lebanon on their travel warning lists, and Israeli strikes have hit Beirut since late September 2024, so check current official advice before you book.

Beirut in five

Read the UK advice firstThe UK advises against all travel to listed parts of Beirut's southern suburbs and to much of the country (advice updated 10 August 2026, read 4 October 2026). Insurance could be invalidated if you go.UK travel advice
Compare Canada's adviceCanada says avoid all travel to Lebanon and, if you are there, leave (updated 23 July 2026). It warns that airport road closures can happen and that consular help is limited.Canada's Lebanon advice
Check entry rules and passport stampsThe UK says British citizens can normally get a free one-month visa on arrival, and a passport with an Israeli stamp may be refused entry. Passport validity rules differ between governments.Beirut visa and entry
Plan for US dollars and power cutsThe UK says US dollars are the main cash currency, many firms do not take cards and power cuts are common. It advises carrying enough cash for the whole stay and a torch.Money, power and laws in Beirut
Avoid shared and street-hailed taxisThe UK and Canada both warn of armed robberies in shared taxis. They advise using only taxis arranged by a hotel or a recognized company.Should you travel to Beirut?

Things to do in Beirut

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Need to know

Airport: Rafic Hariri International; road closures have occurred
Entry: Free one-month visa on arrival for British citizens, per the UK
Money: US dollars widely used; card acceptance varies
Getting around: Hotel-arranged taxis only; avoid shared and hailed cars
Power: Frequent cuts; many places run on generators

Weather by month

Rainy days

Best
Mixed
Poor

JanuaryRain14 rainy daysHigh16°Low11°Cool, wet
FebruaryPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°Cool, wet
MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh19°Low13°Mild
AprilClear7 rainy daysHigh22°Low15°Warm
MayClear5 rainy daysHigh26°Low19°Warm, clear
JuneClear2 rainy daysHigh28°Low22°Hot
JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Hot, humid
AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Hot, humid
SeptemberClear2 rainy daysHigh29°Low24°Warm, humid
OctoberClear4 rainy daysHigh27°Low21°Warm, clear
NovemberClear8 rainy daysHigh23°Low17°Mild, rain
DecemberRain13 rainy daysHigh18°Low13°Cool, wet

Average daily high and low in Beirut, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Right now in Beirut

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

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Humidity: 62%
Wind: 6 km/h
Chance of rain: 0%

Beirut

10:06 PM

Monday, November 2

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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%.

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Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 89,500 LBP

Amount

Converted to

LBP · Lebanese Pound

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

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Rules for Beirut, checked

British citizens can normally get a free single-entry tourist visa at Beirut airport, valid one month, extendable at General Security offices, says the UK.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
A passport showing an Israeli stamp may lead to refused entry to Lebanon even with a valid visa, according to the UK and Canada.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
Avoid photography in Hizballah areas, including Beirut's southern suburbs; photographing military sites can lead to arrest, and drones need permission.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source

All Beirut guides

How toShould you travel to Beirut right now? What the UK and Canada sayChecked Oct 4, 2026

RulesBeirut visa and entry rules: free one-month visa on arrivalChecked Oct 4, 2026

How toMoney, power cuts and local laws in Beirut: what the UK and Canada sayChecked Oct 4, 2026

Plan around Beirut

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Beirut FAQ

Is it safe to travel to Beirut right now?

Governments advise against it. The UK advises against all travel to listed areas of Beirut's southern suburbs and to much of Lebanon, and Canada says avoid all travel. Read both pages, and check your insurer's terms, before making any plans.

Do I need a visa for Beirut?

British citizens can normally get a free single-entry tourist visa on arrival at Beirut airport, valid one month, according to the UK. Other passports differ, so ask a Lebanese embassy before you plan anything.

Can I use my credit card in Beirut?

Sometimes. The UK says many companies do not accept cards and US dollars are the main cash currency, which can be hard to get locally. Canada says many stores take cards and that ATM withdrawals may be capped. Carry cash for the whole stay.

Is the road to Beirut airport open?

Canada says there are sporadic closures on roads to Rafic Hariri International Airport and that access can be unavailable for long periods. The UK excludes Route 51 to the airport from its list of warned Beirut areas.

Are taxis safe in Beirut?

The UK and Canada advise against shared or street-hailed taxis because of armed robberies. They say to use only taxis from recognized companies or ones your hotel arranges.