Information on the entry visa (valid only for Switzerland) for earthquake victims who have lost their house or flat in the earthquake and want to visit their family in Switzerland for a limited period of time.
Media Release - English and Arabic - Beirut 17.10.2022 (PDF, 1 Page, 511.1 kB, multilingual: English, Arabic)
Electricity and water supplies are currently unsecured throughout the country. Medication is only available to a limited extent. The situation can change daily.
updated on 09.05.2022
In order to contain the disease COVID-19, direct close contact between people should be restricted as far as possible.
To contain the spread of the virus, the Lebanese government has ordered various measures that can be adapted at short notice: Ban on large gatherings and crowds and wearing a hygiene mask in public places. It must be expected that the local authorities and security forces will impose fines in case of violation.
The Embassy urges its citizens planning to travel to Lebanon to inform themselves about the rules in place, keeping in mind that conditions might change on very short notice. Follow the instructions of the local authorities on site.
The Lebanese embassies, the Ministry of Health and airlines provide binding information on entry requirements.
As of May 2, 2022, Switzerland no longer lists countries and regions as risk areas. Therefore, all pandemic-related entry restrictions will no longer apply. Consequently, the normal entry requirements apply again.
State Secretariat of Migration.
Personal visits to the Embassy have to be scheduled in advance by fixing an appointment. Please send your inquiries to beirut@eda.admin.ch or contact the Embassy by phone: +961 1 324 129. In case of a consular emergency outside opening hours, please contact the FDFA Helpline: +41 800 24 7 365 / +41 58 465 33 33.
In the counter area of the Embassy, masks are mandatory and no access is granted without a mask. If you feel ill or feel symptoms of illness, it is not possible to visit the Embassy.
The Embassy asks all Swiss nationals to observe the hygiene recommendations of the Federal Office of Public Health FOPH and the World Health Organization WHO and to follow the instructions of the local authorities.
Focus novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Federal Office of Public Health FOPH
Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, Hotline 01 594 459
As the official representation of Switzerland, the Embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations between the two countries. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic, financial and legal affairs, as well as science, education and culture.
Detailed information can be found on the German and French page.
