This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.
BRITISH EMBASSY IN LEBANON
British Embassy
Serail Hill, embassy complex
Beirut Central District
PO Box : 11- 471 Beirut
Lebanon
Telephone +961 (0)1 960800
www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-beirut
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Ambulance | 140 |
Fire | 175 |
Police | 112 |
BEFORE TRAVELLING
Before travelling please always check for up to date information. Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Safety and security
- Terrorism
- Local laws and customs
- Entry requirements
- Health
- Natural Disasters
- Money
COUNTRY FACTS
Capital city | Beirut |
Language | Arabic |
Currency | Lebanese Pound |
Phone Code | +961 |
Internet Code | .lb |
Time Zone | UTC+2 (2 hours ahead of UK) |
Drives on | Right |
Plug Types | Type A, Type B, Type C, Type D, Type G |
Drinking Water | Not safe to drink |
Religion | Muslim 54% (27% Sunni, 27% Shia), Christian 41%, Druze 5% |
Significant Dates | Varies each year – Ramadan November 22 – Independence Day |