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Lebanon

Middle East

Higher risk than 90% of countries. Main concerns: violent incidents and transport reliability.

Government Advisory

90
Severe

Level 4: Do not travel

Traveler Practical Risk

67
High

Confidence: high. Main drivers: violent incidents, transport reliability, civil unrest.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

Risk ProfileRisk Profile: Petty Crime 75, Violent Incident 82, Civil Unrest 80, Health 18, Natural Disaster 24, Transport 82, Scams 75πŸ”“ Petty Crime⚠️ Violent IncidentπŸ“’ Civil UnrestπŸ₯ Health🌊 Natural Disaster🚌 Transport🎭 Scams
⚠️Violent Incident
Middle East avg: 6082
🚌Transport
Middle East avg: 6282
πŸ“’Civil Unrest
Middle East avg: 7380
πŸ”“Petty Crime
Middle East avg: 4075
🎭Scams
Middle East avg: 6175
🌊Natural Disaster
Middle East avg: 2424
πŸ₯Health
Middle East avg: 2118

Practical advice

  • βœ“Use app-based rides after dark and avoid displaying valuables in crowded areas.
  • βœ“Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.
Data Sources & Updates Β· Last updated 2/23/2026
Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2026-02-23 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Lebanon

Is Lebanon safe to travel to?
Lebanon has a practical risk score of 67/100 (High). The government advisory level is "Severe". Main risk drivers are violent incidents and transport reliability.
What are the main travel risks in Lebanon?
The primary risk factors for travelers in Lebanon are: violent incidents, transport reliability, civil unrest. Petty crime is rated 75/100 and violent incidents 82/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Lebanon?
The U.S. Department of State advisory for Lebanon is "Severe" (score: 90/100). Level 4: Do not travel
What safety tips should I know before visiting Lebanon?
Use app-based rides after dark and avoid displaying valuables in crowded areas. Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

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