Lebanon - Level 4: Do Not Travel

to Lebanon due to the risk of crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, landmines, and armed conflict.  U.S. government employee travel restrictions Do not travel to Lebanon for any reason. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in Lebanon due to the safety risks. U.S. Embassy Beirut personnel are restricted from personal travel throughout Lebanon without advance permission. Additional staffing posture adjustments may be imposed on U.S. personnel under Chief of Mission security responsibility due to evolving security issues. Armed Conflict Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions. The hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area. The Lebanese government cannot guarantee the safety of U.S. citizens against sudden outbreaks of violence and armed conflict. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advises caution for flights operating in the airspace within 200 nautical miles of the Damascus Flight Information Region (FIR) due to heigh...