Foreign travel advice

Lebanon

! Warning FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Lebanon.
! Warning FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Lebanon.

Warnings and insurance

Still current at:
41 March 2026
Updated:
41 March 2026
Latest update:
FCDO now advises against all travel or all but essential travel to allsome areas of Lebanon ('Warnings and insurance' page). Updated advice on conflict affecting Lebanon and increase scope of the area to which we advise against ‘all travel’.

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Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Consular support is also severely limited where FCDO advises against travel.

 Areas where FCDO advises against travel

Areas in Beirut and Mount Lebanon Governorate

FCDO advises against all travel to the following areas of Beirut and its southern suburbs, excluding Route 51 from central Beirut to and past Rafic International Airport:

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  • Ghobeiry and the area north of Ghobeiry but south of Yarmouk street, the war cemetery and Horsh park (not including Horsh park and the cemetery and Yarmouk street)
  • Chiyah (south and west of the Rizkallah Semaan road)
  • Haret Hraik
  • Burj Al Barajneh
  • Mraije
  • Laylaki
  • all other areas west of the Camil Chamoun Boulevard (south of Forn el Chebbak) that becomes the Old Saida Road through Hadath to Beirut airport
  • the Area of Bir Hassan bordered by the following roads: West of Highway 51; East of Beirut Saida Highway; South of Ghobeiry Road; North of Abbas El Mousawi; but excluding the neighbourhood block containing the Rafiq Hariri hospital, Ministry of Public Health and Qatari Embassy (which is bordered by Ali Said al Khansa road in the west, Ghoberi Road in the north and Ghoberi Road south and Highway 51 in the East)

Areas in the South and Nabatiyeh Governorates

FCDO advises advises against all travel to:

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    FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the restcity of Tripoli, within and along the Northerncity Governorate.boundaries.

    Areas in the Akkar Governorate 

    FCDO advises against all travel to Akkar Governorate.

    Palestinian refugee camps

    FCDO advises against all travel to the 12 Palestinian refugee camps. See Palestinian refugee camp locations on the UN Relief and Works Agency website.

    FCDO advises against all but essential travel to all other areas of Lebanon

    Regional escalation

    Regional escalation poses significant security risks and has led to travel disruption.

    British nationals should: 

    • read If you’re affected by a crisis abroad - GOV.UK. This includes guidance on “how to prepare for a crisis” with suggestions on what you might include in your emergency supplies and “what to do in a crisis” 

    • sign up to FCDO Travel Advice email alerts 

    • monitor local and international media for the latest information 

    • stay away from areas around security or military facilities 

    • keep your departure plans under review, and ensure your travel documents are up to date 

    • if you are advised to take shelter, stay indoors. An interior stairwell or a room with as few external walls or windows as possible may provide additional protection

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    Access to Beirut airport

    Beirut airport is open and operational. If you are travelling to the airport, check the local security situation before you travel. Remain alert to local conditions as these could change quickly.

    Civil disorder

    Celebratory gunfire is common in Lebanon and there is a risk from gunfire being fired in residential areas in reaction to major regional developments. If you hear gunfire, take cover immediately. Protests related to regional events could also take place at short notice and may escalate quickly. Exercise caution, avoid demonstrations, and monitor local media for developments.

    Local support

    The Embassy is open as normal and continues with essential work, including full services to British nationals.

    Keep up to date with local and international media including TV and radio stations such as Virgin Radio Lebanon (FM 89.5) and Voice of Lebanon / Sawt Lubnan (FM 100.3 - 100.5) which may be useful sources of information on any developments.

    You should have a personal emergency plan that does not rely on the UK government. This may include the ability to leave quickly or to shelter in place if you judge it necessary and safe to do so.

    Read FCDO advice on what to do if you’re affected by a crisis abroad and how to prepare.

    Help and support in Lebanon

    You can contact the emergency services by calling 112.

    If you need urgent help (for example, you’ve been attacked, arrested or someone has died), call +961 (0)1 960 800.

    Travel insurance 

    If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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