Tourist Information For Beirut Lebanon |
VisaVisa are required for all visitors except nationals of Syria. Telex / Fax invitation required from sponsor to be sent to Embassy. Westerners wishing to visit Lebanon can get instant visas at Beirut airport, seaport or at Lebanese border check points.
Customs
Examination of travelers' luggage is carried out rapidly and courteously. All ordinary personal effects are exempt from customs duty.
Getting There
All the world's great cities are linked by air with Beirut. The Beirut International Airport at Khaldeh (8 km from Beirut), is used by many international airlines plus the national carrier, Middle East Airlines (MEA). In addition, several steamship lines connect the ports of Beirut and Jounieh with the rest of the world.
Electric Current: 110 or 220 volts, 50 cycles. It's best to check.
Official Holidays
Thanks to diverse population and different religious groups, Lebanon has a full calendar of official holidays. Although all banks, government offices and schools are closed on these feast days, it is often possible to find some shops and restaurants open for business.
Language
In addition to his native Arabic language, the average Lebanese is often fluent in English or French. Many well-educated Lebanese are tri-lingual.
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