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Photography & Drones — Lebanon

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

Short answer

Photography & Drones in Lebanon: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.

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RESTRICTED

Take photographs only at tourist sites in Lebanon: you could be arrested for photographing military sites, may be detained for taking photos in Hizballah areas, and flying a camera drone without permission is illegal.

Detention or arrest; flying a drone camera without permission is illegal.

§ UK FCDO — Lebanon

Verified Jul 30, 2026

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