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Lebanon

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This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.

 

 

Lebanon travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)See FCDO website for  information
Embassy of Lebanon in the United Kingdom | Home (mfa.gov.lb)Lebanon Embassy in UK
Private health and travel insurance neededInsurance
Entry requirements - Lebanon travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Entry Requirements and visa information
NaTHNaC - Lebanon (travelhealthpro.org.uk)Health information

 

BRITISH EMBASSY IN LEBANON

British Embassy
Serail Hill, embassy complex
Beirut Central District
PO Box : 11- 471 Beirut

Lebanon

Telephone +961 (0)1 960800

www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-beirut

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

 

Ambulance140
Fire175
Police112

 

BEFORE TRAVELLING

Before travelling please always check for up to date information.  Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  • Safety and security
  • Terrorism
  • Local laws and customs
  • Entry requirements
  • Health
  • Natural Disasters
  • Money

 

COUNTRY FACTS

 

Capital cityBeirut
LanguageArabic
CurrencyLebanese Pound
Phone Code+961
Internet Code.lb
Time ZoneUTC+2 (2 hours ahead of UK)
Drives onRight
Plug TypesType A, Type B, Type C, Type D, Type G
Drinking WaterNot safe to drink
ReligionMuslim 54% (27% Sunni, 27% Shia), Christian 41%, Druze 5%
Significant Dates

Varies each year – Ramadan

November 22 – Independence Day