Travel advisory: check official advice
The UK FCDO advises against all travel to southern Lebanon (South and Nabatiyeh Governorates), parts of Beirut's southern suburbs and eastern Beqaa, and against all but essential travel to other areas. Check the latest advice before booking.
UK FCDO (updated 10 Aug 2026)
Lebanon: entry currently suspended for Israeli passport holders
Entry not permitted. Not from an official Lebanon government source; based on research of the cited Wikipedia page 'Visa policy of Lebanon'. Confirm with the embassy before travel.
Your circumstances
- Passport:
- 🇮🇱 Israeli
- Lives in:
- Not specified (general rule)
- Going to:
- 🇱🇧 Lebanon
- Purpose:
- Holiday
Entry currently suspended for this passport
Entry not permitted
Entry not permitted. Not from an official Lebanon government source; based on research of the cited Wikipedia page 'Visa policy of Lebanon'. Confirm with the embassy before travel.
Official source: en.wikipedia.org · Last checked 16 Oct 2026. Rules like this can change quickly — check before you book.
Before you go to Lebanon
Cash you can bring in and take out
- Bringing cash in
- Declare cash or negotiable instruments worth more than US$15,000 (or equivalent) to customs when entering Lebanon.
- Taking cash out
- Same when leaving: declare/disclose more than US$15,000 (or equivalent) to customs.
Official source: sic.gov.lb · Last checked 2 Nov 2026 · Details
Common tourist traps
Shared and street-hailed taxis
How it works: Armed robberies and attacks on passengers have happened in shared "service" taxis, by the driver or other passengers.
How to avoid it: Don't use shared taxis or taxis hailed on the street; use recognised companies with vetted drivers.
Paraphrased from official travel advice: gov.uk · FCDO page updated 10 Aug 2026 · Last checked 2 Nov 2026.