Useful Tips

Currency:
is the Lebanese pound whose rate of exchange is approximate 1500LL to the usd

Local Time:
is GMT + 2hrs in winter and 3hrs in summer

Visas:
Travelers wishing to enter Lebanon are requested to hold a valid passport with a visa obtained from a Lebanese embassy or consulate abroad. Certain nationalities (such as Americans, Arabian gulf citizens, Japanese, Malaysians…) can obtain visas at the airport in Beirut.

Language:
Arabic is the official language.
English is the language of business.
French is widespread since the French Mandate period.

Climate:
Lebanese enjoys a mild Mediterranean weather. Sunny almost all year round

Sports:
Lebanon offers a variety of outdoors and indoors sports activities during winter and summer, as well as a busy and varied night life.