Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | Yes/1 | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes/1 | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes/1 | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes/1 | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | Yes/1 | Yes |
PassportsPassport valid for
six months required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.
VisasRequired by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above, except the following:
(a) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided holding onward or return documentation and not spending the night at, or leaving, the airport.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Visa Note1. Nationals of countries listed in the chart above, except nationals of Czech Republic, who must obtain a visa prior to arrival, can obtain their visas on arrival at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry at the Lebanese border, providing passport holders do not possess an Israeli stamp, and they hold return or onward tickets.
All visitors requiring a visa should contact the Consulate (or consular section at embassy) before leaving for details about where to obtain their visa; see
General Info.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Types of Visa and CostVisitor 1 month: free (single entry).
Visitor 3 month: L£50,000 (single-entry); L£100,000 (multiple-entry).
Transit (available at the border): up to 48 hours free; 48 hours to 15 days: L£25,000.
ValidityVisitor visas are generally issued for stays of up to three months.
Applications to:Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see
General Info.
Working Days RequiredDepends on nationality of applicant; please contact the embassy (see
General Info) for the specific number of days required for processing applications.
WarningTravelers are advised against all but essential travel to Lebanon and against all travel south of the Litani River.
There have been a number of violent clashes across Lebanon in recent weeks between opposing groups. The second anniversary of the assassination of the former Lebanese Prime Minister, Rafiq Hariri, on 14 February, is a potential flashpoint for further violence. Travelers are strongly advised to avoid all public demonstrations.
There is a high threat of terrorism in Lebanon. On 13 February two buses were bombed near Bikfaya, Mount Lebanon, causing several fatalities. There is a risk that Western interests may also be targeted.
Those in Lebanon should exercise extreme caution and keep abreast of the latest developments by listening to BBC and other English-language broadcasts, and heed local advice.
On 12 July 2006, two Israeli soldiers were kidnapped on the border between Israel and Lebanon. This led to a major outbreak of violence, including major Israeli strikes across Lebanon in which buildings, roads and bridges have been destroyed and hundreds of people killed and thousands injured. Following the adoption of United Nations Security Council resolution 1701, a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect on 14 August 2006. While this has largely been observed so far, the security situation remains uncertain, and there remains much unexploded ordnance in Southern Lebanon. Visitors should heed local advice in areas which have not been declared safe from unexploded ordnance.
There is a high threat of terrorism in Lebanon, with a risk that Western interests may be targeted.
Visitors should carry identity papers at all times.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | No | 1 |
| Cholera | No | No |
| Typhoid and Polio | 2 | N/A |
| Malaria | No | N/A |
Health CareHealth insurance is essential. Lebanese hospitals are very modern and well equipped and many doctors are highly qualified, reputed to be among the best in the world. All doctors speak either English or French. The majority of hospitals in the region are private and require proof of the patient’s ability to pay the bill before providing treatment (even in emergency cases). Visitors who are not insured and require hospitalization should contact their Embassy for advice. Standards at Lebanon’s public hospitals are much lower. The two best hospitals in the country are the Hôtel Dieu in Achrafieh, Beirut, and the American University/AUB Hospital in Hamra, Beirut.
Note1A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers from infected areas.
2Typhoid occurs in rural areas.
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