Lebanon

The following documents may be required for a visa application: Proof of valid health insurance, proof of sufficient financial means for the duration of the stay, proof of onward travel and accommodation as well as passport photos and an invitation letter. To apply for a visa for minors who travel alone or with only one parent/guardian, a birth certificate and the declaration of consent of the other guardian may be required. Binding information on these matters is provided by the competent diplomatic mission abroad.

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Visas can be applied for at the diplomatic mission abroad.

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With a free visa on arrival, travellers can stay in the country for up to 30 days.

Travellers can extend their stay at the Migration Department. The extension may be up to two months.

General Directorate of General Security

Travellers should ensure they do not exceed the permitted length of stay in the destination country in order to avoid possible sanctions such as fines, custody pending deportation or even entry bans.

Travel to Lebanon is warned against.

German nationals are urgently requested to leave Lebanon.

The Federal Foreign Office points out that in view of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, there are still risks associated with international travel, especially for people without full vaccination protection as well as vulnerable groups. Regulations on entry or international transport connections can change quickly with the pandemic situation.

The so called "3G rule" is lifted when entering Germany, there is a recommendation to wear a mask at some airports.

There are no COVID-19-related entry restrictions (e.g. border closures, mandatory proof of testing and vaccination) in force at this time.

There are no COVID-19-related mandatory entry forms or online registrations to be completed before travel at this time.

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Transit is permitted without COVID-19 related restrictions.

Children and minors are not generally exempt in case testing requirements apply.

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No notes available.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for completely immunized persons.

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There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for incompletely vaccinated persons.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for those who have recovered.

There is no ease of restrictions.

COVID-19 related documentary proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative test result is not currently required.

"House rules" may apply at private venues and establishments, including requiring proof of vaccination.

Current value: 18. Previous week: 9

Data source: Our World in Data / European Center for Disease Control. The data is only available at country level and is updated daily.

There are currently no COVID-19-related travel restrictions in the country.

However, measures may be reintroduced at short notice and may vary slightly from region to region.

There are no known restrictions

The mask requirement and capacity restrictions have been lifted.

All legal restrictions lifted. However, stores can individually set a mask requirement and other measures.

All legal restrictions are lifted. However, catering establishments can individually order a mask requirement and other measures.

Hotels are open.

Public events may take place without restrictions.

Sports, cultural and recreational facilities are allowed to open without restrictions. They may set individual restrictions.

All capacity restrictions have been lifted.

The international Rafiq Hariri Airport is open, but operations will initially be limited to a maximum of 2000 passengers per day. Flight connections may change at short notice, there are however a limited number of flights from and into Lebanon. All passengers must have their tickets with them on arrival/departure to and from the airport.

If COVID-19 is suspected, the hotline of the Lebanese Ministry of Health (+961 1 5494459) should be called. An overview of test centres is published by the Lebanese Ministry of Health.

Should travellers test positive, they are expected to quarantine in their own accommodation.

Should there be need of hospitalization due to COVID-19, travellers can find help under +961 0 1832 700 all around the clock.

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For travellers entering from a risk-free area, there are no longer any registration or other requirements.

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There is no obligation to test before entering Germany.

Since May 2022, no proof of a negative test, a vaccination or recovery is required, in order to enter Germany.

Further information on the new entry regulation can be found at the Federal Government's website.

There is no obligation to test after entering Germany.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement for completely immunized persons on entry/return.

Vaccinated persons are exempt from national quarantine and testing obligations. (Caution: In Germany, only the vaccines by BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax have been approved so far.) Further information is available from the Federal Government.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for incompletely vaccinated persons.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for those who have recovered.

Recovered persons are exempt from quarantine and testing obligations nationwide, area of active circulation of highly contagious virus variants. Those who have recovered need proof of a positive PCR test (or other nucleic acid detection) at least 28 days and no more than 3 months ago. Recovered persons must not have any symptoms of a possible COVID-19 infection. Further information is available from the Federal Government.