Lebanese General Security extends departure facilitation for Syrians -Palestinians in Lebanon

The Lebanese General Security Directorate has announced an extension of the facilitation measures granted to Syrian nationals and Palestinian refugees from Syria wishing to leave Lebanon, while stressing that this will be the final extension before stricter enforcement of laws against individuals residing in the country illegally.

29 June, 2026 19:50

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The Lebanese General Security Directorate announced in a statement today that it has extended the implementation of additional facilitation measures for Syrian nationals and Palestinian refugees from Syria.

According to the statement, the extension applies to individuals who entered Lebanon either legally or illegally, regardless of the length of their period of irregular stay, provided they wish to depart through Lebanon's land border crossings. Eligible individuals will be allowed to leave without paying any fees or fines, and no entry ban notices will be issued against them. The extension will remain in effect until July 30, 2026 (inclusive) and has been described as the final extension.

The statement added: "It should be noted that once this deadline expires, the relevant laws and regulations will be strictly enforced against all non-Lebanese nationals residing in Lebanon illegally."

ANHA