Lebanon Travel Advisory: Level 4 Do Not Travel
The U.S. State Department updated its travel advisory for Lebanon, maintaining Level 4: Do Not Travel due to crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, landmines, and armed conflict. On February 23, non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members were ordered to depart. Embassy personnel face travel restrictions, and the U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services. The FAA has issued a NOTAM and SFAR warning of risks in the Damascus FIR.
Impact and considerations
The security situation in Lebanon is extremely severe with high risks of terrorism and armed conflict. Companies should avoid all non-essential travel and monitor the safety of personnel in the country.
Key points
- The U.S. State Department maintains a Level 4 travel advisory for Lebanon, advising against all travel.
- On February 23, non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members were ordered to depart.
- U.S. Embassy Beirut personnel face travel restrictions.
- The FAA warns of risks in the Damascus FIR.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- U.S. Department of State
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 6 May 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 10 Sept 2026, 00:18
- Last updated
- 6 May 2026, 08:00
- Original links
- US Travel Advisories：Lebanon - Level 4: Do Not Travel (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 6 May 2026, 08:00