HEALTH & SECURITY

enjoy a healthy and safe vacation in Lebanon

HEALTH
No vaccinations are required for entry into Lebanon. However, similar to travel to other foreign countries, hepatitis A and B vaccines, as well as the typhoid vaccine are recommended; also make sure that your tetanus-diphtheria and measles vaccinations are up-to-date.

Although Beirut's tap water is considered safe to drink, it's probably best to drink bottled water as the Lebanese do.

Good medical care is available especially in urban areas, and doctors generally speak French and English. Public facilities exist, but for high quality care, private clinics and hospitals are more recommended.

SECURITY
In Beirut, as in other towns and villages, streets are particularly safe day and night. The culture encourages the community to watch out for all members; hence random violence is seldom experienced by both locals and visitors.

That being said, you might be more concerned about the general safety situation in the country, political turmoil, or the possibility of a war or instability. Before you plan your trip, you it is recommended that you consult with the Lebanese embassy where you live. Ask them about the situation in Lebanon, and whether or not travel to Lebanon is recommended at that time. Also, if you decide to visit Lebanon (or any other country for that matter), it's a good idea to connect with your country's embassy at your destination, and even register in case they need to get in touch with you.

Lebanon has passed the time of war, and its citizens are peace loving and friendly people. However, the region in general is unstable, and Lebanon is unfortunately a place where this instability has manifested in the past. However, Lebanon is safer than many other nations, and the situation there is relatively predictable.

Life is for living, and when you visit Lebanon, you will see how the Lebanese make that saying a reality.