Beirut, Lebanon and passport stamps
Jul 16, 2014, 5:28 am
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Beirut, Lebanon and passport stamps
I am not sure where to post this question, but has anyone here been denied entry into Lebanon because of having a stamp in their passport into Jordan and Egypt? If so, is there a way around this?
Thank you for any help you can provide.
Thank you for any help you can provide.
Jul 16, 2014, 8:55 am
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Jordan and Egypt stamps are no issues at all.
However, on my last trip to the Lebanon, I've had a VERY stamped passport, where some pages had 12+ stamps, and this over the full set of 40 or so sites, so it was rather impossible for the immigration officer to read/check them all. He asked me if there was an stamp from Israel, which I correctly said no, then was winked through. Both at entry and exit of the country. So I'm taking it that having an Israel stamp would NOT be ok. Everything else seems to be fine..
However, on my last trip to the Lebanon, I've had a VERY stamped passport, where some pages had 12+ stamps, and this over the full set of 40 or so sites, so it was rather impossible for the immigration officer to read/check them all. He asked me if there was an stamp from Israel, which I correctly said no, then was winked through. Both at entry and exit of the country. So I'm taking it that having an Israel stamp would NOT be ok. Everything else seems to be fine..
Jul 16, 2014, 1:48 pm
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Thank you for your info. I am curious... when were you there last? We would be going in February, and have been to Israel, but no stamp from there so that's ok. Since Jordan and Egypt are on their list of no nos I am afraid to risk getting stopped at the entry point and sent home. Not sure what to do now. I will be booking the trip either tonight or tomorrow.
The trip would be over my husband's birthday so it would be a shame to get sent packing.
The trip would be over my husband's birthday so it would be a shame to get sent packing.
Jul 16, 2014, 2:54 pm
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For more discussion, let me move this to the Middle East forum. Ocn Vw 1K, Moderator, TravelBuzz.
Jul 17, 2014, 1:45 am
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I am not really sure why a stamp from either Jordan or Egypt would be considered a no-no in my country... Indeed, an Israeli stamp in your passport would actually cause a lot of issues and would most likely bar you from entering Lebanon. However, I understand that these days, Israeli immigration officials have started stamping papers/cards (a practice that they have done for a long time but have now "applied" to all foreign passport holders I believe).
Edited to add: Unless you are talking about border crossings from Jordan and/or Egypt into Israel. Nevertheless, I haven't heard of any problems for people with those stamps in their passports.
Edited to add: Unless you are talking about border crossings from Jordan and/or Egypt into Israel. Nevertheless, I haven't heard of any problems for people with those stamps in their passports.
Jul 17, 2014, 3:07 am
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Thank you for your info. I am curious... when were you there last? We would be going in February, and have been to Israel, but no stamp from there so that's ok. Since Jordan and Egypt are on their list of no nos I am afraid to risk getting stopped at the entry point and sent home. Not sure what to do now. I will be booking the trip either tonight or tomorrow.
The trip would be over my husband's birthday so it would be a shame to get sent packing.
The trip would be over my husband's birthday so it would be a shame to get sent packing.
Don't see why any stamps from Jordan or Egypt are your concern - unless, as said by BEYFlyer, Egypt or Jordan give special stamps for entries from Israel at road-crossings, which would "show" the immigration officer that you must have been in Israel.
Jul 17, 2014, 2:49 pm
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I was there in May 2013.
Don't see why any stamps from Jordan or Egypt are your concern - unless, as said by BEYFlyer, Egypt or Jordan give special stamps for entries from Israel at road-crossings, which would "show" the immigration officer that you must have been in Israel.
Don't see why any stamps from Jordan or Egypt are your concern - unless, as said by BEYFlyer, Egypt or Jordan give special stamps for entries from Israel at road-crossings, which would "show" the immigration officer that you must have been in Israel.
Jul 17, 2014, 3:36 pm
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I've been to Egypt on the very same PNR as to Lebanon, and it wasn't an issue at all. Immigration officer (very friendly, by the way) specifically asked ONLY for Israel Visa, which I denied - and was welcomed in. Beirut was a great stay, even if too short.
Jul 17, 2014, 5:18 pm
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Your Jordanian entry stamp should say "Queen Alia International Airport," or maybe "QAIA." That could be an arrival from anywhere.
Jul 19, 2014, 3:37 am
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Jul 21, 2014, 4:19 am
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Actually, I have booked a fantastic air rate on United from IAD to Beirut BEY . The connection is thru Dubai! Rate is $706 which for the miles we will get I feel is very good. This is for Februrary travel and is a K fare. That along with the hotel rate all is very nice!
I appreciate all the helpful info. and yes, I will watch eve€nts in the area.
I appreciate all the helpful info. and yes, I will watch eve€nts in the area.