Lebanon travel guide
Emergency numbers, how to stay online, and the apps locals use. Save this page before you fly.
Emergency numbers
Tap a number to call it.
Before you go
- Check your government's travel advice before you go, as the situation can change quickly.
Mobile data in Lebanon
- 4G works in Beirut and most towns.
- Speeds can vary, especially outside Beirut.
- Your eSIM connects as roaming on local networks, so turn on Data Roaming for it when you land. There are no extra roaming charges.
Useful apps
- Uber: rides in Beirut
- WhatsApp: used by almost everyone in Lebanon, including shops and drivers
- Google Maps: directions and places
Good to know
- Call 112 for the police, 140 for an ambulance (Red Cross) and 175 for fire.
- Many places prefer cash in US dollars. Cards are not accepted everywhere.
Lebanon eSIM plans
See all Lebanon plans →Stay online from the moment you land
Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi. Your plan only starts when it first connects to a network in Lebanon.
Get a Lebanon eSIMChecked on 2026-10-22. Numbers and rules can change, so please check locally when you arrive. In a life-threatening emergency, call the local emergency number right away.