14 Apr 2022 | 08:02 PM UTC
Lebanon: Authorities ease COVID-19-related domestic measures as of April 14 /update 69
Lebanon eases COVID-19-related domestic measures as of April 14; international travel restrictions remain largely unchanged since April 10.
Event
Authorities in Lebanon have eased the country's COVID-19-related domestic measures. As of April 14, officials no longer require individuals to present proof of having received at least one shot of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine or a negative result from a PCR test taken within the previous 48 hours to enter restaurants, hotels, and tourism-sector establishments. Moreover, persons not in possession of proof of vaccination or a negative test result are no longer subject to a nightly 19:00-06:00 curfew. Authorities have also lifted capacity limits for business establishments and public transport. Additionally, wearing a facemask is no longer required in most public spaces.
Lebanon's COVID-19-related international travel restrictions have remained largely unchanged since April 10.
Domestic Measures
Wearing a facemask is still required in vehicles unless traveling alone. Some businesses may still require individuals to wear a facemask; similarly, some tourist attractions and entertainment establishments may still require persons to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test result to enter. Those violating the country's COVID-19-related domestic measures may be subject to penalties.
International Travel Restrictions
Individuals who are fully vaccinated and who have received a second shot of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or one shot of a single-dose inoculation within the last six months may enter Lebanon without a negative result from a pre-travel COVID-19 test; travelers who have received a third shot of a COVID-19 vaccine are also exempt from the pre-travel testing requirement, regardless of the date on which they received their booster shot. Additionally, travelers who have left Lebanon and will return to the country within one week are exempt from taking a PCR or rapid antigen test before their return flight to the country.
All other travelers (e.g., unvaccinated travelers), except for children under the age of 12, must have a negative result from either a PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure or a rapid antigen test taken within 24 hours before travel. Individuals traveling with a negative result from a rapid antigen test must have an accompanying quick response (QR) code.
Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements before departure for Lebanon. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.
