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class="mwstitle section"> <h1 property="name" id="wb-cont" dir="ltr"> Crisis in Lebanon</h1> </div> <div class="mwsgeneric-base-html parbase section"> <p>The situation in Lebanon remains volatile and unpredictable due to the ongoing conflict in the region.</p> <p>We continue to monitor the situation in collaboration with our partners and will adapt our response to meet the unique needs of those who need our support.</p> <p>Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, their spouse or common-law partner and their dependent children should make sure their travel documents are up to date and secure <strong>at all times</strong>.</p> <h2 class="h3"><a href="/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/lebanon-2023/travel-documents.html">Get your travel documents</a></h2> <p>If you don鈥檛 have valid travel documents to travel to Canada, you should submit an application <strong>as soon as possible</strong>.</p> <h2>Foreign nationals in Canada including Lebanese nationals and immediate family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents</h2> <h3><a href="/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/lebanon-2023/canada-tr-measures.html">Temporary immigration measures for people in Canada</a></h3> <p>Temporary immigration measures are in place for people in Canada who are affected by the crisis.</p> <p>If eligible, you can apply for an open work permit or a study permit, or to extend your visitor status in Canada for free.</p> <h3><a href="/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/lebanon-2023/first-generation-limit.html">First-generation limit on Canadian citizenship</a></h3> <p>Find out if you鈥檙e affected by the first-generation limit on Canadian citizenship and what it means for you.</p> <h2>Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada</h2> <h3><a href="https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/registration">Register as a Canadian abroad to get important information</a></h3> <p>Sign up for the Registration of Canadians Abroad service to receive updates as the situation evolves.</p> <h3><a href="https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/issues_development-enjeux_developpement/response_conflict-reponse_conflits/crisis-crises/lebanon-liban.aspx?lang=eng#a1">Emergency contact information for Canadians and permanent residents</a></h3> <p>Canadians and permanent residents in Lebanon who need emergency consular assistance should contact the Government of Canada at the dedicated email address for Canadians affected by the ongoing conflict: <a href="mailto:me-mo.sos@international.gc.ca">me-mo.sos@international.gc.ca</a>.</p> <h2>Related links</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/lebanon#wb-cont">Travel advice for Lebanon</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/issues_development-enjeux_developpement/response_conflict-reponse_conflits/crisis-crises/lebanon-liban.aspx?lang=eng">Canada鈥檚 response to the crisis in Lebanon</a></li> </ul> </div> <section class="pagedetails"> <h2 class="wb-inv">Page 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