Import regulations by Lebanon customs

The following goods may be imported into Lebanon by residents and non-residents over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty:
800 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 cigarillos or 1000g of tobacco; 2l of champagne, whisky or cognac or a maximum of 4l of other alcoholic beverages; 1l of eau de cologne and 100g of perfume; personal belongings not exceeding L2,000,000; prescribed dosages for medicine.

Note
Those aged under 18 years are permitted half the specified quantities for duty free except tobacco and alcoholic beverages, which are forbidden.


It is absolutely forbidden to export weapons, ammunitions, narcotics and archeological pieces and currencies.

Export regulations by Lebanon customs

Any Lebanese person or a foreigner residing in Lebanon must declare in writing, when traveling abroad, any and all personal items indicated hereinafter and that he wishes to bring them back without being subject to customs duties:

* Fur and valuable coats
* Jewelries
* Watches, cameras and similar items which value is over LPB Two Million Four Hundred Thousand (LBP 2.400.000) .
* Any other similar items which number is over the number set for personal use are subject to the regular procedures of temporary export.

Other Lebanon customs information

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers from infected areas.

Typhoid occurs in rural areas.

Food drink: Mains water is normally chlorinated and, whilst relatively safe, may cause mild abdominal upsets. Bottled water is available and is advised for the first few weeks of the stay. Drinking water outside main towns and cities is likely to be contaminated and sterilisation is considered essential. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat.

Other risks: Hepatitis A and B are present but rare.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.

Health care: Health insurance is essential. Lebanese hospitals are very modern and well equipped and many doctors are highly qualified, reputed to be among the best in the world. All doctors speak either English or French. The majority of hospitals in the region are private and require proof of the patients ability to pay the bill before providing treatment (even in emergency cases). Visitors who are not insured and require hospitalisation should contact their Embassy for advice. Standards at Lebanon?s public hospitals are much lower. The two best hospitals in the country are the H?tel Dieu in Achrafieh, Beirut, and the American University/AUB Hospital in Hamra, Beirut.

http://www.customs.gov.lb/customs/laws_regulations/Traveller_Information.asp