- Destinations
Africa
- Egypt
- Morocco
- Tanzania, United Republic of
- Tunisia
- Senegal
- Angola
- Burundi
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Botswana
- Cรดte d'Ivoire
- Cameroon
- Congo (Democratic Republic of the)
- Comoros
- Cabo Verde
- Algeria
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Gambia
- Kenya
- Liberia
- Madagascar
- Mozambique
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Malawi
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Rรฉunion
- Rwanda
- Sierra Leone
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Swaziland
- Seychelles
- Chad
- Togo
- Uganda
- South Africa
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Asia
- Japan
- Thailand
- Philippines
- Viet Nam
- China
- Afghanistan
- United Arab Emirates
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bangladesh
- Bahrain
- Brunei Darussalam
- Bhutan
- Georgia
- Indonesia
- India
- Iraq
- Israel
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Cambodia
- Korea (Republic of)
- Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Lebanon
- Sri Lanka
- Maldives
- Myanmar
- Mongolia
- Malaysia
- Nepal
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palestine, State of
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- Tajikistan
- Turkmenistan
- Turkey
- Taiwan
- Uzbekistan
Europe
- Italy
- Portugal
- Greece
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Albania
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Belarus
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Germany
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Faroe Islands
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Guernsey
- Gibraltar
- Croatia
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Iceland
- Jersey
- Republic of Kosovo
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Latvia
- Monaco
- Moldova (Republic of)
- Macedonia (the former Yugoslav Republic of)
- Malta
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Romania
- Russian Federation
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Sweden
- Ukraine
- Customer service
- Currency USD
- Language English (US)
Lebanon information
โน๏ธย General Information about Lebanon
About Lebanon
Lebanon uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C, Type D and Type G.
The languages that are typically spoken are Arabic and French
Lebanon uses the Lebanese pound (symbol: ?.?), code LBP.Banknotes come in denominations of 100000, 50000, 20000, 10000, 5000 and 1000 pounds. Pound is subdivided into 100 piastres. Coins come in denominations of 500 and 250 pounds.
Automatic teller machines are common in Lebanon. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Lebanon is on average 1.8 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Lebanon is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.
You can buy a SIM card for about 31,600.80 LBP, which includes 2 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: Alfa or Touch. Lebanon uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Lebanon upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Lebanon, dial +, then 961 (the country code for Lebanon), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Lebanon, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 1 .
In Lebanon you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100 km/h (62 mph) on motorways, 100 km/h (62 mph) on expressways and 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas.
๐ย What time is it in Lebanon?
05:10:54
๐ย Do I need visa for Lebanon?
For American travelers it is necessary to get an electronic visa, usually you can get it from the official site or the consulate of Lebanon and the process is quite simple
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in Lebanon?
Temperatures in Lebanon (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Lebanon
๐ย What regulations are in Lebanon?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
Weapons and ammunitions.
Narcotics
Archaeological pieces and currencies.
Fur and valuable coats.
Jewellery.
Cameras and any similar items with a value equal to or greater than LBP2,400,00 must be declared to customs in writing.
Gold coins.
Import regulations
Tobacco:800 cigarettes;
Tobacco:100 cigarillos;
Tobacco:50 cigars; or
Tobacco:1000 grams of tobacco.
Other items:1 litre of cologne or 100mL perfume.
Other items:Medicines in a reasonable quantity for personal use.
Other items:Non-commercial personal items valued at up to LBP500,000 for Lebanese, Syrian and Jordanian nationals and residents, or LBP2,000,000 for all other passengers coming to Lebanon.
Arms and ammunitions
Narcotics
Immoral publications and recordings.
Archaeological pieces.
All pets must be declared to the customs authority, have a valid health certificate issued at country of origin and have a valid rabies vaccination certificate.
Health regulations
It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.
A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended as travellers may contract hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Lebanon, regardless of where they are eating or staying.
A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.
A typhoid vaccination is recommended for most travellers, especially those staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or for those that are adventurous eaters.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals such as veterinarians and researchers, for those who are taking a long trip or moving to Lebanon, and children as they are more likely to receive animal bites.
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) has been found in the Middle East. For further information, please visit the CDCย MERS Advice.