Protests and demonstrations continue to occur with varying intensity. The security situation can quickly deteriorate, mainly in Shiite areas and the areas of the Palestinian refugee camps Ain al-Hilweh, Burj al-Barajneh, but also in other locations. 

On January 2, 2024, a rocket attack occurred in the southern suburbs of Beirut. The situation is unpredictable and further escalation and expansion of the dispute cannot be ruled out. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic warns of possible escalation and recommends avoiding places with a large concentration of people. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic repeatedly calls on its citizens to leave the country by commercial flights and warns against all trips to the country.

On March 7, 2024 a rocket attack occurred in northeastern Lebanon's Baalbek, close to Dar al- Amal Hospital. The attack has also occured on February 26, 2024 in Baalbek.

If you are already in the country, be cautious, exercise extreme caution, avoid places of demonstrations or large concentrations of people, and leave Lebanon as soon as possible. It is essential to follow the instructions of the local security forces and monitor the current development of the situation online. Do not travel south from Beirut, cloe to syrian borders and northeastern parts of Bekaa valley (Baalbeck).

In case of emergency, you can contact the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Beirut, during working hours on the standard telephone contacts of the office and outside of working hours on its consular emergency line: +961 3 332 291.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic strongly recommends registration in the DROZD database.

The local emergency line (112) provides specific information locally and in English.

The link to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can be found here: Lebanon: warning against travel to the country and an invitation to leave it | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic (mzv.cz)

Important numbers:

• first aid: 140 or (05) 921675
• police: 112
• fire station: 175
• American University Hospital (AUH): (01) 350 000
• weather information: 1722

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic repeatedly calls on citizens of the Czech Republic to leave the country by commercial flights. There are protests in the country. Avoid such places, as well as any large gatherings of people. Follow up-to-date travel advisories for Lebanon.

In the event of an evacuation, you will receive an e-mail and SMS with instructions on how to proceed. Information will also be placed on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic. In case of a consular emergency, contact the telephone numbers of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Beirut, e-mail Beirut.Consulate@mzv.gov.cz or the emergency line +961 3 332 291. Also, check the validity of your travel documents and the validity of your health insurance.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic reminds us how to proceed in the event of a worsening security situation:

Have at home:

• food stocks (mainly non-perishable foods and canned goods)
• medicines for first aid, or medicines that you take regularly
• water supply for a longer period of time
• important documents (passports, birth certificates, identity cards, credit cards, etc.)
• warm clothes, a blanket
• cash
• fuel in the vehicle
• charged phones or power banks

Prepare your evacuation luggage, which will contain:

• two litres of water per person
• spare clothes
• toiletries
• durable food
• blanket/blanket
• important documents
• chargers/power banks
• In case of bombing or sounds of bombing: stay safe (away from windows and doors), and let your close ones ones know. Wait for the situation to calm down and instructions. Don't risk going out.

 

Contact of the Embassy

17, 419th Road (St. Bechara Church Street), P. O. Box 40 195, Baabda, Lebanon

tel.: 00961 (0)5 929010 to 929013