Lebanon - Security
It is currently advised not to travel to anywhere within 5 kms of the border with Syria, the southern suburbs of Beirut or to Tripoli. Nor to travel to the south of the Litani river (because of the risks of landmines and insecurity).
Check such websites as the U.K. Foreign office or the USA State Travel Advice for current advice and recommendations.
Be particularly vigilant during periods of religious significance and public holidays when tensions can escalate (April 2023 rockets and artillery were fired across the Lebanon/Israel border). Weapons are common in Lebanon and arguments can easily escalate into violence.
Because of the economic decline in Lebanon, bag theft, propery crime and sexual harrassment in public have increased.
Last updated: July 2023
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Reported by Italian sailor Giorgio Clerici
of SY Laurora who spent last winter in Lebanon:
Entering (November 2022) it was $300 USD for Customs which issue you 3 months validly permit. This permit can be renewed once, paying again 300 USD .
ATCL marina Lebanon has Customs on-site, but the marina fee in ATCL are around 1000 USD per month for a 13 meter vessel.
Entering the ATCL you meet the Immigration which will charge 50 USD per crew. Yachts can move 4NM south to la Marina Joseph Khoury -Dbaye where the mooring price was 300 USD per month.
To move from one marina to another you have to pay 50 USD to Immigration to clear out from the ATCL and 50 USD to clear in at the next port/marina.
These fees are compulsory every time you leave and enter an harbour inside Lebanese waters.
To clear out of the country (which we did in February 2023) from a Marina, an agent is required who charged us 200 USD.
We were in Lebanon during the winter and the other ports of Lebanon outside the Beirut area were not reccomended in winter. Around Beirut there are some more little private marinas which have berth availability, but negotiations have to be done prior to arrival.
In the summer it would be possible to cruise to the ports of Batrun- Byblo – Sidone, very interesting places. For entering Tripoli or Tyro, a special permit has to be required through the agent . Nice anchorages around the coast, but the police do not permit overnight anchoring. During the daytime you can leave your marina without any check or fee – but you need to be back at your berth before dark.
It’s very important to have cash in USD with you as the local money is not accepted anymore and loses value every day (even more the 10% daily ).
Debit card and credit card don’t work in Lebanon, so it is very important to have your budget in cash. Fuel is cheap and easy to find, but payment only by USD cash. Euro is not available as is has to be converted in to dollars before tuse. The Euros is traded at a very bad exchange rate .
The Country is nice, SAFE and beautiful, even though they are facing a difficult economic crisis.