Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family members in Lebanon can register on DFAT’s registration portal to receive direct updates. See ‘Safety’ for the link to register. Keep your details up to date so we can contact you with important information.
Due to the volatile security situation in the region and military strikes in Lebanon, we raised our level of advice to Do Not Travel on 28 February. Retaliatory strikes are occurring across the Middle East region following military strikes on Iran, resulting in widespread movement restrictions and other travel disruptions in the region. Australian officials are sheltering in place during strikes. Lebanon airspace may open or close at short notice, impacting flights at Beirut’s international airport.
Prioritise your safety. Monitor developments closely and follow local authorities’ advice. Stay aware of your environment and avoid government, military or energy infrastructure, including oil production facilities. Avoid US diplomatic missions and other locations associated with US interests. Follow local warning systems and, if warned of an imminent attack, move to an enclosed hardened shelter, ideally underground or close to ground level if available. If these are not available, seek an inner room without windows.
Before travelling by air, land or sea, verify the status of all border crossings. Consider recent attacks in your area and that airports are more vulnerable to strikes. Ensure you have access to food, water and essential medicines.
Terrorism is a threat, including in Lebanon. Terrorist attacks could happen at any time or anywhere. Avoid possible targets including venues that draw in foreigners, tourists or crowds where possible. Maintain a high level of security awareness. If there’s a security incident, follow the advice of local authorities (see ‘Safety’).
The Australian Government has directed the departure of all dependants of Australian officials posted to Lebanon in response to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East. Australian officials remain in-country and continue to provide consular services. You can still contact our consular teams via email or telephone (see ‘Local Contacts’).
If you need emergency consular assistance, contact the Australian Government’s Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 (if you’re overseas) and 1300 555 135 (in Australia).
We advise:
Do not travel to Lebanon due to the volatile security situation, armed conflict, civil unrest and terrorism.
