Lebanon Travel Risk

Do not travel to Lebanon due to the risk of crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, landmines, and armed conflict.

U.S. government employee travel restrictions

Do not travel to Lebanon for any reason. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in Lebanon due to the safety risks. U.S. Embassy Beirut personnel are restricted from personal travel throughout Lebanon without advance permission. Additional staffing posture adjustments may be imposed on U.S. personnel under Chief of Mission security responsibility due to evolving security issues.

Armed Conflict Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions. The hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area.

The Lebanese government cannot guarantee the safety of U.S. citizens against sudden outbreaks of violence and armed conflict.

Do not travel to these areas for any reason. U.S. citizens in these areas should leave immediately.

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Consular support is also severely limited where FCDO advises against travel.

Areas where FCDO advises against travel

Areas in Beirut and Mount Lebanon Governorate

FCDO advises against all travel to the following areas of Beirut and its southern suburbs, excluding Route 51 from central Beirut to Rafic Hariri International Airport:

• Tariq el Jdideh and the area east of Tariq el Jdideh, south of Jalloul Street, west of Hourch and the war cemetery (not including the war cemetery), and south of the Soulieman Bastani
• Ghobeiry and the area north of Ghobeiry but south of Yarmouk street, the war cemetery and Horsh park (not including Horsh park and the cemetery and Yarmouk street)
• Chiyah (south and west of the Rizkallah Semaan road)
• Haret Hraik
• Burj Al Barajneh
• Mraije
• Laylaki
• Jnah, south of El Imam Mousa El Sader street
• The Golf Club of Lebanon
• all other areas west of the Camil Chamoun Boulevard (south of Forn el Chebbak) that becomes the Old Saida Road through Hadath to Beirut airport

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:

The area of Mount Lebanon Governorate south of (but excluding) the road from Wadi El Zayni in the west (and extending to the Mediterranean Sea), which travels through the villages of Aanout, Gharifeh, Ainbal, Boqaata, Moukhtara, Maaser El Chouf to the Mount Lebanon-Beqaa Governorate boundary in the east

Areas in the South and Nabatiyeh Governorates

FCDO advises against all travel to South and Nabatiyeh Governorates.

Areas in the Beqaa Governorate

FCDO advises against all travel to:

The area of Beqaa Governorate to the east of (but not including) the Masnaa-Rachaiya Road from Masnaa, Dahr El Ahmar to the Beqaa-Nabatiyeh boundary in the south.

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:

The area of Beqaa Governorate to the south of (but not including) the road from Kafraiya to Joub Jannine, east of (but not including) the road from Joub Jannine to Bar Elias and south of the road from Bar Elias to Deir Zenoun.

Areas in the Baalbek-Hermel Governorate

FCDO advises against all travel to:

The area of Baalbek-Hermel Governorate north of (but not including) the Danniyeh-Hermel Road from the Baalbek-Hermel Governate boundary in the west to Hermel in the east.

The area north of (but not including) the Hermel-Ras Baalbek Road from Hermel to the Baalbek-Qaa Highway, and the entire area east of the Baalbek–Qaa Highway (excluding the highway itself), extending south to the Beqaa Governorate boundary.

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the rest of the Baalbek-Hermel Governate:

Areas in the North Governorate

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the area of Tripoli to the east of the Bechara El Khoury road from Bohssas in the south to Beddaoui in the north – including the neighbourhoods of Abou Samra, Tabbaneh, Jessrin, Qoubbeh and Zaytoun.

Areas in the Akkar Governorate

FCDO advises against all travel to:

The area of Akkar Governorate north of (but excluding) the road from Qlayaat in the west (and extending to the Mediterranean Sea) to Tal Keri, Kouaikhat, Aamriyeh, and Qoubaiyat. And east of the same road and from Qoubaiyat to Qatlabah to the boundary of Akkar and Baalbek-Hermel Governorates in the south.

Palestinian refugee camps

FCDO advises against all travel to the 12 Palestinian refugee camps. See Palestinian refugee camp locations on the UN Relief and Works Agency website.

Terrorism

There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.

UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.

Terrorism in Lebanon

Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Lebanon.

Islamist terrorist groups seek to target the Lebanese state, security services, and civilians, and intend to target foreigners in Lebanon. Groups within Lebanon, including Lebanese Hizballah, are proscribed under the Terrorism Act 2000 and the Counter Terrorism (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Offences committed under the act – including funding and supporting proscribed organisations – may be liable to prosecution in the UK.

Terrorist groups have particularly operated in:

• Tripoli
• Palestinian refugee camps
• areas close to the Syrian border, including around Hermel and Aarsal
• Southern suburbs of Beirut

Recent terrorist-related incidents include a firearm attack which targeted the US embassy in 2024:

There is a heightened risk of terrorism against aviation. Additional security measures have been in place on flights departing from Lebanon to the UK since March 2017. You should co-operate fully with security officials.

If you notice or suspect a security incident is underway, leave the area immediately. Suspects have detonated explosives to avoid arrest. Keep clear of affected areas immediately after any attacks.

Terrorist kidnap

There’s a threat of kidnapping in Lebanon. The Lebanese authorities have warned that foreigners could be targeted.

British nationals are seen as legitimate targets, including tourists, humanitarian aid workers, journalists and business travellers. If you are kidnapped, the reason for your presence is unlikely to protect you or secure your safe release.

The long-standing policy of the British Government is not to make substantive concessions to hostage takers. The British Government considers that paying ransoms and releasing prisoners builds the capability of terrorist groups and finances their activities. This can, in turn, increase the risk of further hostage-taking. The Terrorism Act (2000) makes payments to terrorists illegal.

This section has safety advice for regions of Lebanon. It only covers regions where FCDO has specific advice.

You should also read FCDO’s overall travel advice and safety and security advice.

Southern suburbs of Beirut

FCDO advises against all travel to the southern suburbs of Beirut due to the presence of armed groups and heightened risk of organised crime including kidnapping.

Weapons are common in these areas and groups such as Lebanese Hizballah have arms that are beyond state control. There have been Israeli airstrikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut in 2026. Future airstrikes cannot be ruled out.

Areas in the South and Nabatiyeh Governorates

Since 2023, there has been frequent artillery fire and airstrikes in Lebanon, particularly in the South and Nabatiyeh Governorates. There is a risk of further strikes in the area.

There is a UN peacekeeping presence in the area south of the Litani River due to tensions between Lebanon and Israel.

The Israeli Defence Forces currently retain a presence in southern Lebanon . British Nationals should be aware that Israeli Defences Forces have fired at civilians who have ignored their instructions to leave these areas.

See Conflict affecting Lebanon for further information.

Areas in the Beqaa Governorate, including the Beqaa Valley

FCDO advises against all travel and all but essential travel to areas in the Beqaa Governorate (as described in ‘Warnings and insurance’ page) due to risks from Israeli airstrikes and criminal activity in these areas.

Since 2024, there have been several Israeli airstrikes in the Beqaa Valley. There is a risk of further strikes in the area.

Palestinian refugee camps

FCDO advises against all travel to the 12 Palestinian refugee camps. See Palestinian refugee camp locations on the UN Relief and Works Agency website.

Palestinian refugee camps are volatile environments where the Lebanese state has limited capacity to impose law and order. There has been a long pattern of violent clashes.

In September 2023, Ain el Hilweh camp witnessed intense violence resulting in a number of casualties. There were reports of bullets reaching as far as Ghaziyeh Town (2km south). The situation remains volatile and tensions could escalate without warning. There have been Israeli airstrikes on Palestinian refugee camps, including strikes on Ain el Hilweh camp in November 2025, February 2026 and March 2026, which resulted in casualties.

Akkar Governorate including the city of Tripoli

FCDO advises against all travel to the area of Akkar Governate close to the Syrian border due to the unstable security situation in Syria.

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to some areas of the city of Tripoli due to the risk of criminality, localised armed disputes, and public disorder.

Partial regional extract; read the full official section.

Risk level

LEBANON - AVOID ALL TRAVEL

Avoid all travel to Lebanon due to the volatile security situation in the region.

If you’re in Lebanon, you should leave.

Tensions in the Middle East

The security situation remains volatile due to ongoing military activity in the region.

Missiles and drones have struck targets in Lebanon. Military activity in the region may cause travel disruptions including flight cancellations.

Airstrikes could resume across Lebanon, but mostly in:

• southern Lebanon
• Beirut's southern suburbs
• the Beqaa Valley
• Palestinian refugee camps

Prepare contingency plans that don't rely on the Government of Canada's assistance for departure.

Filming, taking photos and online sharing of images of military installations, activity or damage could lead to severe penalties pursuant to the enforcement of local laws and regulations across the region.

You should:

• be vigilant and follow the instructions of local authorities at all times
• be prepared to shelter in place if instructed to do so
• follow evacuation orders
• stock up on food, water and medications in case the situation deteriorates further
• ensure that your travel documents and those of your family are up to date
• monitor local and international media to stay informed of the rapidly evolving situation
• sign up with the Registration of Canadians Abroad service to receive important additional information, specific to your location

黎巴嫩现有部分地区为红色（极高风险），其他地区为黄色（中风险）。具体如下：

一、红色地区：利塔尼河以南地区。外交部提醒中国公民近期暂勿前往上述地区，已在当地的人员和机构尽快撤离或转移至安全地区。如遇紧急情况，请及时报警并与中国驻当地使领馆取得联系。

二、黄色地区：其他地区。外交部提醒在该地区的中国公民，密切关注当地安全形势，提高警惕，加强防范，注意安全。如遇紧急情况，请及时报警并与中国驻当地使领馆取得联系。

外交部和驻外使领馆将继续密切关注海外安全形势变化，动态调整有关风险评估，并实时在中国领事服务网等平台发布、更新相应安全提醒，请持续关注。