Lebanon was among the first countries to resume receiving foreign tourists 2 years ago.
Entry rules
Vaccinated and recovered enough certificates and certificates of the disease already suffered. If the vaccine was given more than 6 months ago, there may be problems at the transfer points (for example, such signals came from Sharjah, but in the end, passengers were still put on the flight to Beirut), so it is better to have the test results just in case.
Visas
Officially, the entry of persons with any marks of the state of Israel is prohibited into the country. However, this obstacle can also be overcome: the entry stamp is not put on the passport itself, but on a cardboard questionnaire that the tourist fills out at the entrance – it will simply have to be handed in when leaving Lebanon. But in the consulates, a visa will no longer be put in such a passport – in this case, the rule about the absence of Lebanese visas after visiting Israel will be violated. However, there is no point in contacting the diplomatic mission before the trip: visas are paid there, and upon arrival in Lebanon, tourists are given a free stamp.
Covid restrictions
None. But they may be asked to wear a mask when entering enclosed spaces, as well as caves and museums. So the mask should be carried in your pocket. Just in case.
How to get there
Flights of foreign airlines with transfers, for example, in Istanbul. It is also convenient to get to Lebanon for those who for some reason are already in Turkey or the United Arab Emirates, as well as from Cyprus, which is less than half an hour away.
Money
Due to the banking crisis that began at the end of 2019, most Lebanese enterprises do not accept cards, and if they do, then at an extremely unfavorable, undervalued rate. Therefore, Lebanon is one of those countries where you need to travel with cash. The exchange rate at the time of writing this material is about 28 thousand Lebanese liras per dollar, although there have been jumps up to 38 thousand. Previously, Lebanon was one of the most expensive countries in the region, but due to the devaluation of the national currency, many goods and services have fallen significantly in dollar terms.
What to do in Lebanon?
Considering Lebanon as a country for a beach holiday is not worth it. Rather, it is an excursion and gastronomic destination with the possibility of swimming in the Mediterranean Sea. To visit all regions and see all the sights, may take 21 days. This circumstance makes the country “reusable” and interesting for a fairly wide range of potential tourists. Lebanese cuisine and numerous international award-winning wineries, good shopping, and beautiful nature will complement the sightseeing tours and make them even more interesting. The country’s small size allows overnight trips to Beirut.