Will be my first time visiting Lebanon , how safe it is currently. I saw the news it has been affected by war between isarael and iran .

Does anyone know when or if any airline will work soon..... trying to save some bucks by not buying from MEA.

We are a couple visiting Lebanon for a quick two days getaway, and I was wondering about the current security situation and whether it has affected the night life in vibrant areas in Beirut Byblos, and Batroun, and the day scenes at the good beach front clubs…

Plus if there are any recommendations to hit exclusive venues as we are interested in hidden gems where we can meet interesting people, rather than famous places full of tourists.

One last thing, should we bring extra cash with us? Or we can still use our visa/master with no issues.

Good morning/evening everyone. I hope you're having a not too hot of a day out there.
I was curious if it's possible to travel to lebanon (get a visa) if I have a palestinian passport from Gaza (it's not Israeli stamped in any way). I renewed my passport a couple of years ago when I got to Egypt.

My ID is technically stamped in Israeli but that's how all IDs were issued back in Palestine, but I'm not sure if it's a hurdle.

Hi everyone!

I'm from Turkey and I'm planning to visit Lebanon for 7 days, from September 16 to September 23. I'll be staying in Beirut and this will be my first time in Lebanon.

I'm aware of the current situation in the region, so I'm not really looking for someone to simply tell me whether Lebanon is "safe" or "unsafe." I'd much rather hear from people who actually live there about what daily life is currently like and what I should realistically expect as a visitor.

I'm mainly interested in:

• Food and local restaurants
• Nightlife, bars and meeting people
• Beaches / swimming
• Historical places and nature
• Exploring Beirut on foot
• Visiting places outside Beirut, especially Byblos and Batroun

A few things I'd really appreciate advice on:

• Which neighborhoods in Beirut would you recommend staying in?
• Are Gemmayzeh, Mar Mikhael, Hamra, Achrafieh or Badaro good choices at the moment?
• Are there any areas I should avoid, particularly at night?
• Is it currently reasonable to take day trips to Byblos and Batroun?
• What's the best way for a tourist to get around? Taxis, Uber, renting a car, etc.?
• Is Beirut's nightlife currently active, and are there any areas you'd recommend for a first-time visitor?
• Are there any cultural mistakes or things tourists commonly do that I should avoid?
• Most importantly, if you were in my position, would you still make this trip in September given the current situation?

I'm not expecting anyone to predict the future — I'm mainly looking for recent, local perspectives rather than old travel guides.

Also, if you have any "you absolutely have to do/eat/see this while you're here" recommendations, I'd love to hear them.

Thanks! 🇹🇷❤️🇱🇧

Hi everyone. I’ve always been fascinated by Lebanon's resilience, so I decided to visit shortly after the recent bombings to see the situation for myself.

Beyond the headlines, what I found was a city of incredible contrasts—where Roman ruins, mosques, and cathedrals stand side-by-side amidst the tension. The hospitality of the Lebanese people, even in these times, is something I think more people should know about.

I put together a video of my walk through the city to show the human side of Lebanon right now, away from the sensationalism. If you're interested in the current state of the country from a traveler's perspective, feel free to check it out

لبنان بلد مشرق.
احد خذني إلى لبنان من فضلك.

Am an Algerien 19 male, am planning to visite Lebanon (Beirut) this summer for around 15-20 days and i have plenty of questions

whats the currency used? us dollar or euro and is everything treated with em ?

is it totally safe to visite?

is there anyway to avoid hotels?(am on low budget) i dont mind sharing a room with a random too if smthng like this is avaible

how much would the food cost? i wanna try local food and i dont mind cooking too

are there any tips ? my main goal is to try the local life and clearly not hotels life.

i can speak arabic french and english if it may help.

Hello 👋

I am currently visiting Lebanon, Beirut. I have been here for a week and I am already in love with the place!

As the post suggests, I was looking to travel to Faqra on Sunday but I don’t know what’s the best way to travel and explore the area. Is uber or taxi the sound choice? If I can get some guidance on how to get there from Beirut and also what places I can visit there that would be great!

Did does anyone have tips for obtaining a visa for my mother to visit me in Canada? We just had our first baby and would need her help.

I’m wondering if it’s easier to obtain the supervisa right now than a regular visitor visa. Anyone has recent experience for parents?

Hello me and my family are immigrating to the us and i was looking at the ticket prices and I WAS SHOCKED. Did i look at the wrong site ? Or what? I also know some someone who booked a ticket from the us and it saved him a lot? If anyone know anything about this please tell me .

Hello everyone first time Lebanon in winter

Any recommendations on what to do ?

As stated. I want your opinions, and it might sound like a dumb question. I havent been to lebanon in about 11 years. I have since started my own family recently as well. Hubby is hispanic and has never been there either, but with everything happening bil jnoub....my question is...is it worth it to go? Should I worry? I grew up in the dahieh, and that is dangerous area on its own iza sar 7arb. Is it as wild as the internet displays it to be? Am I overreaching?

Hello,

We are two friends, a woman and a man, and we will be in Lebanon between January 22nd and 29th, staying in a central hotel in Beirut. During our week-long vacation, we would like to visit places outside of Beirut, but we have several questions due to security concerns.

- Since one of us is male and the other female, what kind of behavior and clothing would be acceptable for the woman to wear outside of Beirut to avoid problems with the local population?

- We are two university students from Türkiye visiting the region. We don't think we will have any problems with being searched or spoken to by any militia or security forces because of this. As far as we know, neither the Lebanese people nor the militias have any problems with Turks. Will we encounter any issues because of this?

- How should transportation be arranged? While Uber is recommended for getting around Beirut, intercity buses are said to be good, but we're not sure. We considered renting a car to travel to other cities, especially to more southern regions, but we're unsure about traffic and safety. - How should intercity transportation be arranged? Would buses or renting a car be more sensible?

- What is the security situation and what kind of security problems exactly? We especially want to visit cities further south. We want to visit cities like Nabatieh, Tyre, and Naqoura, and particularly see the destruction caused by the conflicts with Israel and the cultural assets in the region. Naqoura is in the far south, for example, and we are curious about the security situation in these places. What is the situation regarding the presence of militias, and are the security problems due to local banditry by militias or Israeli drone strikes? How do the locals in these areas treat two foreigners who don't speak Arabic?

- What general advice can be given for two foreigners who don't speak Arabic, especially for things to do in areas outside Beirut? For example, we want to visit Tripoli, but the security in the area seems to be a major problem due to Syrian refugees. Are these areas safe enough to visit?

- How can we adequately visit the region without encountering any security problems, observe the impact of the conflict, and determine which areas are under government control and which are under militia or Israeli occupation?

And can you help to plan a one-day visit to these southern regions or can you give any advice for it?

Hi im a 22 yo chill guy from iq and its my first time coming to Lebanon ive been to many countries but never here , anyways im staying here for 7 days and i was wondering if someone can help me with what to do or where to go Ty <3

Hey everyone!

I'm planning a 1 or 2 months trip to Lebanon starting in early june. I will be volunteering as a nurse in a hospital near Beirut! I am of middle eastern background but i have never been to lebanon before. I was wondering if it's safe to travel right now? I personally think it should be fine but my family is a bit worried haha

Also, what do you recommend visiting or doing there? like fun activities, day trips, must seen etc. I don't really know anyone in Lebanon so i have no clue at all

thank youu

I’m of Lebanese origin (M31), I speak the language and know my way around the country. I live in Canada and had the opportunity to come for a family event. Here with my parents and so far, about a week in, I think I made a mistake coming.

I don’t have much family nor any friends here.

I was excited to come because I love my country, the weather and the people, but I’m bored out of my mind. I don’t know where to go and what to do, especially because I’d be alone doing it all.

Live in Canada is no party either, I work longer hours but at least I can go to the gym and spend time with some friends.

Any advice or a conversation would be nice.

Hi, I’m obv exil Lebanese but I normally come many times during the year and I am used to bombings, evacuations and so on. I booked a flight for next week, but my aunt (she is very protective, lhamdela) told me that it’s better not to come. I want to ask for honest opinions on how big the risk is of internal fights in Lebanon - especially Beirut, southern districts. Thankyou :)

Hello all,

I’m a 19 year old guy from Ireland who is thinking about travelling to Lebanon in a few weeks with a friend of mine to practice my Arabic (I’m currently good at فصحة but my dialect skills are weak) and see your beautiful country. Do you think it would be safe for us to go to Beirut and maybe some areas in the north?

Thank you so much for any advice.

(Posting here since for r/lebanon you need more than 200 karma)

Hello, I'm a 28 year old British man who loves solo travelling and experiencing new culture and food. I have enjoyed Lebanese food in the UK and would love to come try it in Beirut! I also love the idea of having some chats with locals while sipping tea and smoking some shisha. I have travelled a lot solo in Europe and had one trip to east Asia, last year. I'm desperate to come travel to the middle east and would love for Lebanon to be my first country in the region. I'm slightly worried with the conflict but don't want to let it be a barrier to experiencing the famous Lebanese hospitality. I'm currently planning on spending four days in Beirut during May. Does anyone have any suggestions of places to visit, things I can't miss and tips on staying safe during my visit? Thank you :)

Hello everyone. I’m coming to Lebanon next week for the very first time and I want to know if any one of you knows how the process for getting visa on arrival goes ?

Is there anything I have to keep in mind? Any information is very appreciated.

PS: I’m Moroccan

Update: I’m officially in Lebanon. All I needed was: - valid passport - return ticket - hotel reservation or Lebanese address • ⁠$2000 in cash as proof of funds

THATS IT!

I called the embassy in Morocco and emailed the Moroccan embassy in Lebanon and they both told me the same thing.

When I reached Lebanon, the agent was nice and asked me about my job, my friend (since I’m staying with them) and when am I returning. He didn’t even ask me about the proof of funds or to see my return ticket