Lebanon Travel Risk Overview
Official US advisory · Level 4
Do Not Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical baseline composite.
Is Lebanon safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Lebanon scores 75/100 on our travel risk index (Extreme). The US State Department rates Lebanon Level 4 (Do Not Travel, updated 21 Aug 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 10 Aug 2026); Canada says: avoid all travel. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Lebanon has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 75 out of 100 (extreme risk tier); city-level files are available for 25 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Lebanon, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Lebanon assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Lebanon is currently assessed at an extreme risk level with a baseline composite score of 75 out of 100. The U.S. State Department maintains a Level 4 advisory, issuing a strict 'do not travel' warning for the country.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 03:37 UTC
How safe is Lebanon to visit in 2026?
Lebanon is currently under a US State Department Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 75/100 extreme baseline composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The full live US State Department advisory text for Lebanon, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Beirut, Tripoli, Kfar Kiddé), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: The US State Department and Government of Canada advise against all travel here, so the score is held at 75 or higher. Governments disagree: US Level 4, UK Level 2, Canada Level 4.
Lebanon's score of 75 is higher than the scores of 91% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 25 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
|---|---|
| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Official travel advice differs across governments (spread of 2 risk levels). For example, one ministry recommends normal caution (Level 2) while another recommends avoiding travel (Level 4).
Department of State
Do not travelto Lebanon due to the risk of crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, landmines, and armed conflict. Do not travel to Lebanon for any reason. The U.S…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Lebanon. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
Health – editorial change
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK who choose to travel against FCDO advice. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Lebanon’s current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Lebanon set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Lebanese Embassy in the UK. Passport validity requirements Your passport should be valid for at least 3 months from the date you enter Lebanon. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document, or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. Checks at border con
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Aug 10, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
What Changed This Month in Lebanon
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
City Risk Files in Lebanon
Showing 25 destination files with city-specific safety data in Lebanon, ranked by demand and population.
Beirut
Tier ABeyrouth
Tripoli
Tier BLiban-Nord
Kfar Kiddé
Tier BMont-Liban
Joubb Jannîne
Tier BBéqaa
Sidon
Tier BLiban-Sud
Aarsâl
Tier BBaalbek-Hermel
Amioûn
Tier BLiban-Nord
Halba
Tier BAakkâr
Borj Hammoud
Tier BMont-Liban
El Minié
Tier BLiban-Nord
Zahlé
Tier BBéqaa
Batroûn
Tier BLiban-Nord
El Fanar
Tier BMont-Liban
El Hermel
Tier BBaalbek-Hermel
Sarafand
Tier BLiban-Sud
Bcharré
Tier BLiban-Nord
Kahhalé
Tier BMont-Liban
Hasroûn
Tier BLiban-Nord
Chartoûn
Tier BMont-Liban
Baabda
Tier BMont-Liban
Chaqra
Tier BNabatîyé
Joünié
Tier BMont-Liban
Baaqlîne
Tier BMont-Liban
Barja
Tier BMont-Liban
Tyre
Tier BLiban-Sud
All towns in Lebanon (25 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
Live conditions in Lebanon
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 4 · Do Not Travel
Lebanon - Level 4: Do Not Travel
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Traveller notes from government advice
Advice for women travellers
There have been reported incidents of sexual harassment and assault in public areas. Consider whether it is safe to walk alone, particularly in less busy areas. Due to the lack of electricity, streetlights often do not work, so streets can be dark at night. Consider taking a torch with you at night and make sure your phone is charged in case of an emergency.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 10 Aug 2026. Full advice
LGBT+ travellers
The Lebanese Criminal Code includes a general provision concerning ‘every sexual act against nature’. Lebanese courts might consider that this includes same sex sexual activity. A criminal offence under this provision is punishable by a prison sentence of up to a year. The Lebanese Medical Association for Sexual Health has resources for LGBT+ people.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 10 Aug 2026. Full advice
Local laws and customs
Using cameras and drones in secure areas
Avoid photography in Lebanese Hizballah areas, including the southern suburbs of Beirut, the Beqaa Valley and areas in southern Lebanon. You may be detained if you are observed taking photographs.
Only take photographs in tourist sites. You could be arrested for photographing military sites. Flying drone cameras without permission is illegal.
Ramadan
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims. The dates vary by year and country. During this time, be aware of:
eating, drinking, smoking or chewing gum in public in the daytime, including in your car
playing loud music or dance
swearing in public
Get more advice when you arrive from your tour guide, hotel or business contacts.
You should also:
check opening hours of shops and restaurants
follow local dress codes – clothing that does not meet local dress codes may cause more offence at this time
Diversity
Read the full UK government advice
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 10 Aug 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK who choose to travel against FCDO advice. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Lebanon’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Lebanon set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Lebanese Embassy in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
Your passport should be valid for at least 3 months from the date you enter Lebanon.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel…
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 10 Aug 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Lebanon as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Lebanon
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U.S. issues strict ‘do not travel’ warning for Lebanon
https://www.thetraveler.org/ · 1d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-10-16 02:59:30 UTC
Automated safety monitor
Recent safety-relevant news for Lebanon
Headlines are an early-warning monitor, not risk assessments. Verify material developments with official authorities and the linked publisher.
- General Duta Malaysia serah watikah pelantikan kepada Presiden Lubnan astroawani.com · Oct 15, 2026 16:45 UTC · via GDELT
- General Esercito , le truppe alpine festeggiano 154 anni di storia - Notizie ansa.it · Oct 15, 2026 15:45 UTC · via GDELT
- General وزراء القوات طيروا جلسة الحكومة ! | Lebanon Debate lebanondebate.com · Oct 15, 2026 14:15 UTC · via GDELT
- General رئيس لبنان : المفاوضات مع إسرائيل لم تتوقف khaberni.com · Oct 15, 2026 14:15 UTC · via GDELT
- General Η Χεζμπολάχ επιβεβαιώνει ότι της ανήκαν τα κατασχεθέντα εκρηκτικά - Προορίζονταν για επίθεση κατά του Ισραήλ naftemporiki.gr · Oct 15, 2026 13:15 UTC · via GDELT
- General Lebanon keeps Flock cameras bagged, opts against terminating contract - WVXU www.wvxu.org · Oct 14, 2026 09:30 UTC · via Googlenews
- Safety Lebanon, Mo., property declared unsafe as neighbors raise fire, safety concerns - KY3 www.ky3.com · Oct 13, 2026 21:56 UTC · via Googlenews
- Safety Food safety inspections in Lebanon County for week of Oct. 12 - LebTown lebtown.com · Oct 13, 2026 10:30 UTC · via Googlenews
This country currently has a Level 4 US advisory. Compare the high-risk-country watchlist →
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Lebanon
The most weather-stable two-month window for Lebanon is April–May, when typical daily temperatures run from about 12°C to 27°C and monthly rain averages 25 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; December is the wettest typical month at about 123 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Diplomatic assistance
Embassies in Beirut
Embassy of Belgium and Embassy of Sweden and 3 other embassies are mapped in Beirut.
OpenStreetMap coverage is a location aid, not an official diplomatic directory. Before travel, save the address and emergency contact details published by your own foreign ministry.
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 140 |
| Fire | 175 |
| General emergency | 112 |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
Latest AI-assisted briefing for Lebanon
Do Not Travel to Beirut, Lebanon. Recent intelligence confirms a Level 4 advisory, frequent airspace closures, and ongoing military activity that threaten safety. Travelers should heed embassy warnings and avoid the city entirely.
Top risk drivers
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Political instability and potential military activity in Lebanon
· political
The EU has established a new support mission to advise and assist Lebanese forces amid instability, indicating ongoing security concerns.
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Unpredictable airspace closures at Beirut airport
· transport
Lebanon Travel Advice notes that airspace may open or close at short notice, directly affecting flights to Beirut.
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Flight cancellations and airspace closures risk for Beirut
· transport
The U.S. Embassy warns of potential flight cancellations and airspace closures in the region.
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Official Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory for Lebanon
· advisory
Both U.S. and U.K. governments maintain a Level 4 advisory, advising against all travel to Lebanon.
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Potential military activity in Beirut and surrounding areas
· political
Security situation remains unstable with possible military activity in Beirut and its southern suburbs.
Recent intelligence
- EU establishes new support mission in Lebanon, advisory to military forces [source]
- Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Beirut – October 8, 2026 [source]
- EU struggles to ramp up Red Sea mission as Houthis escalates attacks [source]
- Lebanon Travel Advice & Safety – Beirut airspace may open or close at short notice [source]
- Lebanon Travel Advice – Security situation remains unstable [source]
Live intelligence cited 8 public-source snippets. Every claim above is grounded in one of them — verify any specific detail by following the snippet links on the full assessment page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lebanon safe to visit?
Lebanon currently scores 75/100 on our composite travel risk index (extreme risk; lower is safer). The US State Department and Government of Canada advise against all travel here, so the score is held at 75 or higher. Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
What is the current travel advisory for Lebanon?
Current official government advisories for Lebanon: The US rates it Level 4: Do Not Travel; the UK advises: FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country; Canada advises: Avoid all travel.
Is Lebanon safe to visit right now?
Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision. Composite baseline: 75/100 (Extreme risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed October 2026.
When is the best time to visit Lebanon?
April–May is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Lebanon is April–May, when typical daily temperatures run from about 12°C to 27°C and monthly rain averages 25 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Lebanon?
The stored 1991-2020 normals do not cross this site's seasonal hazard thresholds; check a short-range forecast before departure.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.