LGBTQ+ Safety in Lebanon: what are the rules for travelers?

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LGBTQ+ Safety — Lebanon

What travelers need to know about lgbtq+ safety in Lebanon. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

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LGBTQ+ Safety in Lebanon: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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PROHIBITED

Same-sex relationships are criminalised in Lebanon and punishable by up to one year in prison.

Up to 1 year in prison; arrests have followed unrelated minor offences.

§ US State Dept — Lebanon

Verified Jul 30, 2026

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