Lebanon entry requirements for UK travellers
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Lebanon: visa and passport rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Quick answer for UK travellers
- Visa
- Visa on arrival may apply - check before booking
- Passport
- valid 3+ months beyond arrival
- Vaccines
- 2 recommended, 4 to consider
- Driving permit
- 1949 Geneva Convention IDP if you plan to drive
Data is automatically refreshed from official UK government sources: gov.uk Foreign Travel Advice for visa and passport rules, NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro for vaccines, and gov.uk driving abroad guidance for International Driving Permits. Not medical advice - always confirm with a travel-health professional and the Lebanon embassy before you travel. Read our full methodology →
Entry requirements for Lebanon
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
A Visa on arrival may be required before travel - check the source link below for your specific circumstances.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice - Lebanon · checked . Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Lebanon
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Recommended
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago.
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7 days before travelCholera Consider
For humanitarian aid workers, those in active outbreak areas with limited access to safe water.
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
Intermediate/high prevalence. Recommended for those with sexual risk, healthcare/aid workers, and long-stay travellers.
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
Rabies is a risk. Pre-exposure for laboratory staff, animal workers, healthcare workers, and long-stay travellers (1+ month).
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Consider
For those visiting friends/relatives, frequent or long-stay travellers, and laboratory personnel.
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro - Lebanon · checked . Cross-check against NHS Fit for Travel and US CDC Traveller's Health.
Driving in Lebanon
To drive in Lebanon with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1949 Geneva Convention.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) - find an issuing store.
Lebanon travel: frequently asked questions
How long does my passport need to be valid for Lebanon?
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you arrive in Lebanon. Check your expiry date well in advance - renewing a UK passport currently takes around 3 weeks.
What vaccines do I need for Lebanon?
No vaccines are listed as required for Lebanon, but Hepatitis A, Tetanus / Diphtheria are recommended for UK travellers based on NaTHNaC guidance. Some vaccines need several weeks for full protection - book a travel clinic appointment well before you fly.
Do I need an International Driving Permit for Lebanon?
If you plan to drive in Lebanon on a UK licence, you may need an International Driving Permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention. UK IDPs are issued by PayPoint in person and cost £5.50.
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