Libanon: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte
Das Wichtigste
- Check area-specific travel warnings; the security situation can deteriorate quickly.
- Bring a cash contingency; card acceptance and electricity supply are unreliable.
- Israeli passport stamps can cause refusal of entry.
Einreise und Visa
British citizens normally receive a free one-month tourist visa on arrival at Beirut, extendable through General Security. The Lebanese embassy also lists many EU, CIS, US and Chinese citizens as eligible for visas on arrival; check your exact conditions. GCC citizens have a separate entry arrangement. Evidence of travel to Israel can cause refusal even with a visa.
Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: FCDO says three months after entry; embassy visa applications require longer validity. Confirm your route.
An der Grenze kann verlangt werden
- Keep supporting documents and accommodation details available.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗, lebanon-embassy.org ↗, general-security.gov.lb ↗, general-security.gov.lb ↗
Geld
Überwiegend Bargeld. Karten werden selten akzeptiert.
Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten
- US dollars are widely used; arrange sufficient accessible cash.
- Card acceptance varies; ask each business before relying on a card.
- Do not assume US-dollar cash can be withdrawn locally.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Regeln und Verbote
Verboten
- Flying camera drones without permission.
- Photography of military sites; photography in some sensitive areas can lead to detention.
Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen
- Check local security restrictions before taking photographs.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗
Kultur und Kleidung
Religion: Religiously diverse, with multiple Muslim and Christian communities.
Kleidung: Dress modestly at religious sites; expectations vary by community.
Umgangsformen
- Respect local religious customs and Ramadan observance.
- Ask before taking photographs in sensitive areas.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗
Klima
Mediterranean climate: hot, dry summers and cooler, rainy winters. Mountains have colder conditions and winter snow; coastal weather differs from inland areas.
Monat für Monat
- Januar: Jan: Cool, rainy winter; mountain snow
- Februar: Feb: Cool, rainy winter; mountain snow
- März: Mar: Winter rain transitions towards spring
- April: Apr: Spring; rain tapers
- Mai: May: Spring-to-summer transition
- Juni: Jun: Hot, dry summer
- Juli: Jul: Hot, dry summer
- August: Aug: Hot, dry summer
- September: Sep: Summer heat can continue
- Oktober: Oct: Autumn transition
- November: Nov: Rainy season develops
- Dezember: Dec: Cool, wet winter; mountain snow
Beste Reisezeit: Choose by altitude and activity; assess current security warnings before planning a visit.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: lebanon.un.org ↗, unfccc.int ↗
Was einpacken
- Cash contingency
- Torch and power bank
- Prescription medicines
- Drinking-water contingency supplies
- Layers suited to coast or mountains
Nicht mitnehmen / Einfuhr verboten
- Drones without permission
Praktisches
Steckdosen: Types C, D and G; 230V, 50Hz. Check your accommodation's sockets.
Wasser: Tap water is not safe to drink; use sealed bottled or properly treated water.
Verkehr: Rechtsverkehr
Mobilfunk und eSIM: Electricity provision varies and businesses may rely on generators; plan for outages.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, gov.uk ↗, airuniversity.af.edu ↗
Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.