Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
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Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes.
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Taxi overcharging
- Fake guides
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
112
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber, Careem
Navigation Apps
Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Lebanon's Local Apps
ATM Availability
Medium
Tipping
10-15% Customary In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $70
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon.
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict Regulations On Certain Substances.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
مرحبا
Marhaba
Goodbye
وداعا
Wada'an
Please
من فضلك
Min fadlik
Thank you
شكرا
Shukran
Sorry
عذراً
Udhraan
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
هل تتحدث الإنجليزية؟
Hal tatahaddath al-ingliziya?
I don’t understand
لا أفهم
La afham
Can you speak slowly, please?
هل يمكنك التحدث ببطء، من فضلك؟
Hal yumkinuka at-tahadduth bibut', min fadlik?
Can you help me, please?
هل يمكنك مساعدتي، من فضلك؟
Hal yumkinuka musa'adati, min fadlik?
What does this mean?
ماذا يعني هذا؟
Mada ya'ni hadha?