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Lebanon Travel Guide

Beirut Capital
LBP Currency
Arabic Language
+961 Calling Code
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Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Visa On Arrival For Many Nationalities; Check Specific Requirements.
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?

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