This is a compelling travel guide to Lebanon that shows how to visit the Levantine country during the crises, including where to exchange in the black market. It also includes things to do, how to move around, where to stay and more.
Despite its tiny size, Lebanon is the most diverse country in the Middle East, a nation that chaotically combines both Arab and European Mediterranean culture, with their love for good wine and the most exquisite food in the region, without never losing their Arab essence.
Lebanon, however, is not in their brightest moment.
A deep economical crisis fuelled by the port explosion and also COVID-19 has left an impoverished country with terrible inflation, and an absolutely desperate population.
As a traveler, Lebanon has changed a lot, the crisis is particularly palpable but that should not stop you from visiting such an alluring country, which is also desperate for foreign currency.
This guide contains travel tips for Lebanon, as well as a complete itinerary.
If you are interested, remember to check my tips for traveling to Syria
COVID-19 Travel restrictions for Lebanon
For entering Lebanon, you must be in possession of either your COVID-19 certificate or a negative PCR.
Travel Insurance for Lebanon with COVID-19 coverage
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Visa for traveling to Lebanon
Most nationalities can get a free 30-day visa on arrival at the airport in Beirut, which is extendable for 2 additional months.
You just get an easy, friendly stamp, that’s it, and it’s valid for multiple entries.
How to travel in Lebanon during the crisis
As mentioned, Lebanon is immersed in a hugely deep financial crisis, and below are the things that might affect you as a traveler.
1 – Need to know about money in Lebanon during the crisis
In Lebanon, the official currency is the Lebanese Pound (LBP).
The official exchange rate versus US $ is 1 USD equals 1500LBP.
That’s the official (and old) bank rate. However, because of the crisis, the official rate in the black market is today:
1 USD = 27,000 LPB
The Lebanese pound has devalued more than 15 times in just a few years, it’s absolutely crazy.
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