Libano: cosa sapere prima di partire
L’essenziale
- 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.
Ingresso e visti
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.
Validità del passaporto: FCDO says three months after entry; embassy visa applications require longer validity. Confirm your route.
Alla frontiera possono chiedere
- Keep supporting documents and accommodation details available.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: gov.uk ↗, lebanon-embassy.org ↗, general-security.gov.lb ↗, general-security.gov.lb ↗
Denaro
Si usano soprattutto contanti. Carte accettate di rado.
Apple Pay — nessun dato · Google Pay — nessun dato
- 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- Do not assume US-dollar cash can be withdrawn locally.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Regole e divieti
Vietato
- Flying camera drones without permission.
- Photography of military sites; photography in some sensitive areas can lead to detention.
Leggi che i turisti violano senza saperlo
- Check local security restrictions before taking photographs.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: gov.uk ↗
Cultura e abbigliamento
Religione: Religiously diverse, with multiple Muslim and Christian communities.
Abbigliamento: Dress modestly at religious sites; expectations vary by community.
Galateo
- Respect local religious customs and Ramadan observance.
- Ask before taking photographs in sensitive areas.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: gov.uk ↗
Clima
Mediterranean climate: hot, dry summers and cooler, rainy winters. Mountains have colder conditions and winter snow; coastal weather differs from inland areas.
Mese per mese
- gennaio: Jan: Cool, rainy winter; mountain snow
- febbraio: Feb: Cool, rainy winter; mountain snow
- marzo: Mar: Winter rain transitions towards spring
- aprile: Apr: Spring; rain tapers
- maggio: May: Spring-to-summer transition
- giugno: Jun: Hot, dry summer
- luglio: Jul: Hot, dry summer
- agosto: Aug: Hot, dry summer
- settembre: Sep: Summer heat can continue
- ottobre: Oct: Autumn transition
- novembre: Nov: Rainy season develops
- dicembre: Dec: Cool, wet winter; mountain snow
Stagione migliore: Choose by altitude and activity; assess current security warnings before planning a visit.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: lebanon.un.org ↗, unfccc.int ↗
Cosa portare
- Cash contingency
- Torch and power bank
- Prescription medicines
- Drinking-water contingency supplies
- Layers suited to coast or mountains
Cosa non portare / vietato importare
- Drones without permission
Pratico
Prese: Types C, D and G; 230V, 50Hz. Check your accommodation's sockets.
Acqua: Tap water is not safe to drink; use sealed bottled or properly treated water.
Circolazione: a destra
Rete mobile ed eSIM: Electricity provision varies and businesses may rely on generators; plan for outages.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, gov.uk ↗, airuniversity.af.edu ↗
Le regole d’ingresso cambiano. Prima del viaggio consulta il sito dell’ambasciata o dell’ufficio immigrazione del paese.