INFORMATION FOR TRAVELERS

Warden Messages

US Embassy Beirut Warden Message

In light of recent events, U.S. Embassy personnel are exercising greater caution with respect to visits to shopping malls in the Beirut area and recommend American citizens do the same.

The Department of State is deeply concerned about the heightened threat of terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and interests abroad, and U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.

Updated information on travel and security in Lebanon may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States, or, from overseas, 1-317-472-2328. Additional details can be found in the Department of State's Consular Information Sheet for Lebanon, the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, the Middle East and North Africa Public Announcement and the Travel Publication A Safe Trip Abroad all of which are available on the Department's Internet site at http://travel.state.gov. You may review warden messages and public announcements for Lebanon at any time at the Embassy's website, http://www.usembassy.gov.lb. If you have questions or concerns, you may also contact the Consular Section at 04-542-600.

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