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TRAVEL ADVISORY

Which countries urged their citizens to avoid or leave Lebanon?

This article is updated to include diplomatic advisories from countries as they have been communicated.

Which countries urged their citizens to avoid or leave Lebanon?

Only countries that have issued recommendations recently are coded in red in the image and updated on 26 July, 2024. (Credit: LOrient Le-Jour/Dorandeu Created with Datawrapper)

Germany

Recommendation updated on June 26, 2024

On June 26, the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "German citizens are urgently advised to leave Lebanon." (Source)

Website of the German Foreign Affairs Ministry

Website of the German Embassy in Lebanon

Canada

Updated on June 25, 2024

On June 25, the Canadian government called on its citizens to leave Lebanon as soon as possible, "while they still can." (Source)

Website of the Canadian Foreign Affairs Ministry

Website of the Canadian Embassy in Lebanon

Kuwait

Updated on June 21, 2024

On June 21, Kuwait urged its citizens to leave Lebanon "as soon as possible" and advised Kuwaitis not to travel to the country "at this time, given the security situation in the region." (Source)

Website of the Kuwaiti Foreign Affairs Ministry

Contact information for the Kuwaiti Embassy in Lebanon

North Macedonia

Updated on June 24, 2024

On June 24, the North Macedonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged its citizens in Lebanon to leave the country "at the earliest opportunity" due to the "deterioration of the security situation."  (Source)

Website of North Macedonian Foreign Affairs Ministry

North Macedonia does not have an embassy in Lebanon.

Switzerland

Updated on June 25, 2024

On June 25, Switzerland issued a statement advising against traveling to Lebanon and cautioning that in case of further deterioration in the situation, their safety or evacuation cannot be guaranteed. (Source)

Website of the Swiss Foreign Affairs Ministry

Website of the Swiss Embassy in Lebanon

Ireland

Updated on June 27, 2024

On June 27, Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin issued a new appeal to Irish nationals in Lebanon to leave the country by commercial means, while it is still possible. (Source)

Website of the Foreign Affairs Department

Ireland does not maintain a website covering the activities of its embassy in Lebanon. An honorary consulate is located in Badaro and can be contacted at +961-1-395005.

Other countries have advised their citizens to avoid travel to Lebanon:

Jordan

Updated on June 28, 2024

On June 28, the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged its citizens to avoid traveling to Lebanon due to recent "regional developments." (Source)

Website of the Jordanian Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ministry 

Website of the Jordanian Embassy in Lebanon

United States

Updated on June 28, 2024

On June 27, the U.S. reminded its citizens "to strongly reconsider travel to Lebanon." (Source)

Unconfirmed reports suggest the U.S. has deployed a warship, the USS Wasp, to be prepared to evacuate Americans in Lebanon in case of escalating conflicts with Israel. 

Website of the U.S. Department of State

Website of the American Embassy in Lebanon


GermanyRecommendation updated on June 26, 2024On June 26, the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "German citizens are urgently advised to leave Lebanon." (Source)Website of the German Foreign Affairs MinistryWebsite of the German Embassy in LebanonCanadaUpdated on June 25, 2024On June 25, the Canadian government called on its citizens to leave Lebanon as soon as possible, "while they...