Travel advice for Lebanon

Australia advises avoiding all travel for Lebanon.

Avoid all travel to Lebanon because the regional situation is tense and poses an elevated threat. Austrian tourists are urged to leave, and those present should exercise particular caution. The warning applies nationwide; photographing or filming military installations, combat or damage, and publishing or sharing the material is strictly prohibited and can lead to arrest.

Avoid all travel to Lebanon because the conflict is unpredictable and airspace closure could leave visitors stranded for days. Israeli airstrikes mainly affected southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley and southern Beirut outskirts, but targeted attacks also occurred elsewhere and strikes, shelling and destruction continue in the south. Belgian citizens should remain vigilant, follow authorities' instructions, avoid large gatherings and never visit southern areas where Israel conducts ground operations and airstrikes.

Avoid all travel to Lebanon and leave if already there because military activity, missiles, drones and possible airstrikes make the security situation volatile. Airstrikes could resume, mainly in southern Lebanon, Beirut's southern suburbs, the Beqaa Valley and Palestinian refugee camps. Other risks include discrimination and potential prosecution of 2SLGBTQI+ people, armed attacks, kidnapping, communal violence, landmines near the Israeli border and volatility along the Syrian border.

Avoid all travel to Lebanon and leave the country using available commercial flights because armed conflict continues. The warning applies throughout Lebanon, including Beirut.

Denmark advises citizens to avoid all travel to Lebanon because fighting between Hezbollah and Israel creates a very high risk of escalation, and urges those in the country to leave. Terror attacks, kidnapping, crime, demonstrations, Israeli air and drone attacks, landmines and unstable services are risks, particularly near the Blue Line, Bekaa Valley, the Syrian border and Dahyeh. Be cautious near Ain al-Helweh refugee camp in Sidon.

Avoid all travel to Lebanon because military operations keep the risk of missile and drone attacks very high. If there is a danger of an air attack or a warning is received, seek shelter immediately in the nearest safe building and stay away from windows, doors and open areas. Criminal groups involved in smuggling, drug trafficking and kidnapping also pose risks. Follow local authorities’ instructions.

Residents should avoid all travel to Lebanon because the security situation is highly unpredictable. Those already in Lebanon should attend to personal safety and leave or relocate to relatively safe regions immediately. Risks include conflict on the Lebanon and Israel border, wider regional tension, nationwide protests, blocked roads, violent clashes, bomb attacks and explosions.

Avoid all travel to Lebanon because regional conflict and fighting between Hezbollah and Israel can bring missile attacks, airstrikes, armed operations and terrorist attacks anywhere in the country. Those staying briefly should consider leaving on commercial flights, and planned visitors should postpone travel. Avoid demonstrations, mass gatherings, Palestinian refugee camps and named high-risk areas, especially the Bekaa Valley near Syria, where robberies and other crime are prevalent.

Avoid all travel to Lebanon. Within Beirut, avoid non-essential travel; travel to the southern suburbs is strongly discouraged except along Highway 51 between the airport and central Beirut. Military activity, airstrikes, artillery fire, violent protests, terrorism, kidnapping, landmines and regional tensions could escalate with little warning, alongside economic and political crises and shortages of medicine, electricity and fuel.

Avoid all travel to Lebanon because further attacks cannot be ruled out. Evacuate and do not travel from level 4 areas in South Lebanon, Nabatieh, Bekaa, Baalbek-Hermel, Akkar, Tripoli, Minnie-Dannieh, Aley, Chouf and Dahieh. Travel to level 3 areas may be allowed for reconstruction or unavoidable reasons, with close embassy coordination and adequate safety measures. Do not approach military facilities or photograph them, even from a distance.

Avoid all travel to Lebanon and leave if it is safe because attacks, terrorism, crime, kidnapping and demonstrations make conditions unpredictable. South of the Zahrani River and in southern Beirut, buildings may collapse and unexploded munitions may remain; Israel’s call to leave south of the Litani River also remains. Avoid central Beirut at night; carjacking is a concern in the Bekaa Valley, and power outages are common.

Defer all travel to Lebanon because the regional security situation is volatile. Singaporeans in Lebanon should leave immediately using commercial options while available, and those who remain should stay vigilant, follow Lebanese government advice, avoid protests and large gatherings, and avoid southern Beirut, southern Lebanon and the Lebanon Israel border areas. Terrorist attacks have occurred, kidnapping is a threat, and civil unrest can erupt with little warning and escalate quickly.

Leave Lebanon because the security situation is unstable, tension remains high and events may escalate without warning, affecting departure. Protests may begin unannounced and become violent, including in Beirut, Tripoli and Sidon, while terrorism is likely and attacks may occur anywhere at any time. Targets include public sites, transport hubs, religious sites and places frequented by visitors; theft, vehicle theft and robbery are also increasing, so take reasonable precautions.

Avoid all travel to Lebanon because of the worsened security situation. Sweden also urges Swedish citizens currently in the country to leave.

Avoid all travel to Lebanon because of crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, landmines, and armed conflict. Southern Lebanon, the Syrian border, Dahiyeh, southern Beirut, and refugee settlements are identified as very dangerous, and U.S. citizens there should leave immediately. Terrorist attacks may target tourist locations, transport hubs, markets, and government facilities with little warning, while drone and missile strikes can occur throughout the country.