Libanon: wat je moet weten voor vertrek
Het belangrijkste
- 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.
Inreis en 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.
Geldigheid paspoort: FCDO says three months after entry; embassy visa applications require longer validity. Confirm your route.
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- Keep supporting documents and accommodation details available.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, lebanon-embassy.org ↗, general-security.gov.lb ↗, general-security.gov.lb ↗
Geld
Vooral contant geld. Kaarten worden zelden geaccepteerd.
Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens
- 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- Do not assume US-dollar cash can be withdrawn locally.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Regels en verboden
Verboden
- Flying camera drones without permission.
- Photography of military sites; photography in some sensitive areas can lead to detention.
Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden
- Check local security restrictions before taking photographs.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗
Cultuur en kleding
Religie: Religiously diverse, with multiple Muslim and Christian communities.
Kleding: Dress modestly at religious sites; expectations vary by community.
Etiquette
- Respect local religious customs and Ramadan observance.
- Ask before taking photographs in sensitive areas.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗
Klimaat
Mediterranean climate: hot, dry summers and cooler, rainy winters. Mountains have colder conditions and winter snow; coastal weather differs from inland areas.
Per maand
- januari: Jan: Cool, rainy winter; mountain snow
- februari: Feb: Cool, rainy winter; mountain snow
- maart: Mar: Winter rain transitions towards spring
- april: Apr: Spring; rain tapers
- mei: May: Spring-to-summer transition
- juni: Jun: Hot, dry summer
- juli: Jul: Hot, dry summer
- augustus: Aug: Hot, dry summer
- september: Sep: Summer heat can continue
- oktober: Oct: Autumn transition
- november: Nov: Rainy season develops
- december: Dec: Cool, wet winter; mountain snow
Beste seizoen: Choose by altitude and activity; assess current security warnings before planning a visit.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: lebanon.un.org ↗, unfccc.int ↗
Wat mee te nemen
- Cash contingency
- Torch and power bank
- Prescription medicines
- Drinking-water contingency supplies
- Layers suited to coast or mountains
Niet meenemen / invoer verboden
- Drones without permission
Praktisch
Stopcontacten: Types C, D and G; 230V, 50Hz. Check your accommodation's sockets.
Water: Tap water is not safe to drink; use sealed bottled or properly treated water.
Verkeer: rechts rijden
Mobiel en eSIM: Electricity provision varies and businesses may rely on generators; plan for outages.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, gov.uk ↗, airuniversity.af.edu ↗
Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.