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New travel advice for Lebanon

Schalkhaar, 24 april 2026

Unfortunately, we still have to disappoint you with regard to your intended future veteran trip with us, to Lebanon.
Due to tensions between Iran, Hezbollah and Israel, the security situation in the entire Middle East is still unpredictable.
As the board of the Veterans for Lebanon foundation, we can only hope that further escalation will not occur.
As mentioned earlier, there has been relative peace in Lebanon in recent years, until October 2023, and that made the return trips a great experience for us and our fellow travelers.
This was not only true for us but also for the local population. During every trip we were welcomed as a group with enthusiasm, open arms and beautiful grateful words, wherever we went. Several families who invited us for coffee, tea, sweets, fruit, freshly baked hot bread or pizza.
Because the situation in Lebanon is still uncertain, return trips to the south of the country are still impossible for the time being.

However, we do keep hope that a group culture/walking trip to North Lebanon will be possible in the course of 2027.

A new travel advice for Lebanon has just been published.

Last changed on: 22-04-2026
Still valid on: 24-04-2026

In short
Since April 17, 2026, a temporary ceasefire has been in place between Lebanon and Israel. The situation in Lebanon remains dangerous and unpredictable. Read more under News.
The color code of the travel advice for Lebanon is red. Whatever your situation, don't travel there. It is too dangerous. The Dutch embassy cannot help you if you get into trouble. Are you in Lebanon at the moment? Leave the country if it is safe to do so.

Read the entire travel advice: https://www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl/reisadvies/libanon

Read the information on https://www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl/crisis/regelen-in-crisissituatie to be prepared in crisis situations.

Red: do not travel
Whatever your situation, do not travel to the country or territory. It is too dangerous. The Dutch embassy cannot help you if you get into trouble.

Current:

Military actions in the Middle East

Since April 17, 2026, a ceasefire has been in place between Lebanon (where Hezbollah is active) and Israel. Nevertheless, the security situation in Lebanon, and the entire Middle East, remains dangerous and unpredictable. Military attacks still occur.

In the area south of the Zahrani River and in the southern districts of Beirut, there is a risk of collapse of buildings or bridges. There may also be mines, and unexploded rockets or ammunition, from previous Israeli air strikes. Israel's call to leave the area south of the Litani River remains in force.

There is a lot of extra traffic in Lebanon from Lebanese who (temporarily) return to their homes.

Keep in mind that domestic tensions can increase and that these tensions can lead to (weapons) violence between civilians and security forces or between civilians themselves.

Since February 28, 2026, color code red applies to all of Lebanon. Whatever your situation, don't travel there. Are you in Lebanon at the moment? Leave the country if it is safe to do so.

Are you in Lebanon?

Lebanese airspace is open. You can fly to the Netherlands via other European airports. Read more information on the website of Beirut-Rafic-Hairi International Airport.
Lebanon's airspace and airport may close without warning, preventing you from leaving. Or flights can be canceled. The embassy may not be able to help you leave the country. You must find a safe and suitable place to stay yourself. Please check with your airline for up-to-date information.
Keep a close eye on the news and always follow the directions of the local authorities.
Are you in a crisis situation? Learn what you can do in a crisis situation.

Power failures

The power supply in Lebanon is severely disrupted. Please note: