{"id":21851,"date":"2013-02-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-02-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/21851\/plan-your-trip-to-lebanon-the-basics"},"modified":"2023-08-30T07:48:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T07:48:29","slug":"plan-your-trip-to-lebanon-the-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/21851\/plan-your-trip-to-lebanon-the-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan Your Trip to Lebanon: The Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/p>\n

1. Visas<\/b>
International visitors to Lebanon must carry a valid passport and, if required, a visa. For more information, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. The Weather<\/b>
Lebanon\u2019s Mediterranean climate stays relatively mild throughout the year. For current climate and weather conditions, visit ” target=”_new”>weather.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n

3. Currency<\/b>
The Lebanese pound (LL) is the currency unit of Lebanon. One US dollar is equal to approximately 1,500 LL. Also, US dollars are accepted everywhere and are an acceptable alternative to paying in LL. For more information visit the Central Bank of Lebanon<\/a>. <\/p>\n

4. Time zone<\/b>
Lebanon belongs to the Eastern European GMT+2<\/a> time zone.<\/p>\n

5. Voltage<\/b>
Lebanese appliances operate on 220-240 volts of electricity. The US and Canada run on 110-120 volts. If you\u2019re visiting from one of these countries, you should consider packing a plug adaptor and voltage converter for your electronics and appliances. Click here to see socket types<\/a>. <\/p>\n

6. Language<\/b>
Arabic, English and French are all recognized as official languages<\/a> in Lebanon.<\/p>\n

7. Where to Stay<\/b>
Click here for a comprehensive list of hotels<\/a> in Lebanon.<\/p>\n

8. Getting around<\/b>
To search for taxi services in Beirut, check out our extensive guide to taxis<\/a>.
To explore Beirut by bus, download the bus routes map.<\/p>\n

9. Emergency Information<\/b>
Beirut Police Stations<\/a>
Beirut Fire Department<\/a>
Civil Defense<\/a>
General Security<\/a><\/p>\n

10. Major points of Interest<\/b>
Lebanon’s tourist attractions<\/a> <\/p>\n

11. Guide to Beaches<\/b>
Click here<\/a> for a comprehensive guide to beaches in Lebanon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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