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Lebanon
- Beirut
- Asia
- Arabic
At a glance
Lebanon: know before you go
At a glance
- Capital
- Beirut
- Population
- 6,100,075
- Area
- 10,452 km² · 4,036 sq mi
- Languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- Lebanese Pound (LBP)
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00, UTC+03:00, Eastern European Time
- Calling code
- +961
- Drives on the
- Right
- Internet domain
- .lb
- Landlocked
- No, it has a coastline
More facts
- Continent
- Asia
Member of
- Arab League
- United Nations
Neighbouring countries
Syria
Israel
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Entry requirements
Lebanon visa requirements
Lebanon entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 17 can enter without a visa, 88 get a visa on arrival, 2 apply online before they travel and 90 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Do you need a visa?
Check visa requirements for LebanonFind your passport for the documents, the cost and how long you can stay.
Visa-free17 passports
Visa on arrival88 passports
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Safety
Lebanon safety: is it safe to visit?
Level 4 of 4Do Not Travel
Due to crime, terrorism, armed conflict, civil unrest, kidnapping, and embassy limitations
US State Dept, updated March 4, 2026. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.
Questions
Lebanon: frequently asked questions
- Lebanon visa: do I need one?
- Lebanon entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 17 can enter without a visa, 88 get a visa on arrival, 2 apply online before they travel and 90 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
- Lebanon: is it safe to visit?
- US State Dept rates Lebanon at level 4 of 4. Do Not Travel: Due to crime, terrorism, armed conflict, civil unrest, kidnapping, and embassy limitations.
- Lebanon: what currency is used?
- Currency in Lebanon: Lebanese Pound (LBP).
- Lebanon: what language do people speak?
- Languages of Lebanon: Arabic.
- Lebanon: what is the capital?
- The capital of Lebanon is Beirut.
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