COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Lebanon (19 November Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter the country.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes

• Foreigners are allowed to enter the country.

Is transit allowed through the country?

• Yes

• There are no testing or additional COVID-19 related procedures required for transiting travellers.

• Passengers other than Syrian citizens and Palestinian refugees must present a pre-approval from the Syrian government for transiting via Beirut to Syria.

Is a test required on arrival?

• Yes

• On arrival, travellers will be required to take another COVID-19 PCR test at their expense. Those exempted from this charge are children below the age of 12 and members of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. Passengers from countries with lower infection rates will be assigned to home quarantine until the test results are received. Passengers arriving from countries with higher infection rates will be quarantined at a designated hotel until they receive the test results. Travellers will be required to have another COVID-19 PCR test 72 hours after their arrival.

Test certificate accepted?

• Yes

• Test certificates issued by approved laboratories in English or Arabic are accepted.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• All travellers must have a certificate for a COVID-19 negative PCR test performed within 96 hours before boarding their flight to Lebanon.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes with exceptions

• With some exceptions for air travellers, the 14-day self-isolation requirement has been lifted. Passengers arriving from countries with higher infection rates will be quarantined at a designated hotel until they receive the test results.

• Nationals and residents of Lebanon will have to undergo a 72-hour quarantine upon arrival at their own expense.

Insurance required?

• Yes

• All non-Lebanese travellers must provide proof of their health insurance valid for the entire duration of their stay. The policy can also be acquired at the insurance counters at Rafik Hariri International Airport upon their arrival in Beirut

Entry form required?

• Yes

• All incoming travellers must register on the electronic platform COVID-19 MOPH PASS of the Ministry of Public Health of Lebanon at survey123.arcgis.com.

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• Airports are open. Commercial flights are now operating, however, at reduced capacity.

• Travellers arriving or departing from Rafik Hariri International Airport will be permitted transport to and from the airport if arriving/departing during curfew hours.

• Private flights to and from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport are currently operating. The airport is also open for repatriation and evacuation flights.

Border restrictions

• Minimal

• All air, land and maritime borders are open.

• Travellers arriving from Iraq must have a confirmed hotel reservation for 72 hours, either at Radisson Blu Verdun, Kanaan Hotels, GoldenTulip Hotel, Lancaster Hotels or Radisson Blu Martinez and must have a COVID-19 PCR test result upon their arrival. This requirement is not applicable to Lebanese citizens and residents.

Curfew restrictions

• Moderate

• A curfew is enforced throughout the country from 17:00 to 05:00 (local time). Healthcare workers, food sector employees, diplomats, army personnel, and journalists are exempt from the curfew restrictions.

• Lebanon will remain under full lockdown until 30 November due to a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases in the country.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• Public institutions and offices are allowed to operate at reduced capacity.

• All large public gatherings are prohibited.

• People 65 years of age or older are advised to stay home and not go out except for an emergency purpose.

Internal travel restrictions

• Significant

• Movement is now prohibited during the curfew hours between 17:00 and 05:00 (local time).

• The Government of Lebanon has extended the general mobilization restrictions until 31 December.

• Public transport and taxis are operating. Private cars should have no more than three passengers (including the driver) unless they are all from the same household. Other vehicles should limit passenger numbers to a third of total capacity.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Supermarkets and food shops will remain outside the curfew hours, and pharmacies and essential health services are allowed to continue their usual opening hours.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Hotels and other accommodations are open.

Restaurants open?

• No

• Restaurants are closed until 30 November. However, delivery services can continue to operate.

Bars and cafes open?

• No

• Bars and cafes will remain closed entirely to the public.

Places of worship open?

• No

• All places of worship are closed and religious services are not allowed.

Events allowed?

• No

• All public and private gatherings such as weddings and funerals have been banned throughout the country until further notice.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Masks are mandatory outside the home and in vehicles.

• Lebanon introduced a fine for those caught without masks in public places.

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The COVID-19 epidemic is changing constantly worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.