It is a great pleasure to be here again. Last year we thought we could never do it, and we doubted that ability every single day preceding the congress. But with our persistence, and your presence as participants, and the great participation of the medical companies, we had a great success. We thank you all.

The Lebanese Society of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery – LSPRAS has the pleasure to invite you to the 3rd ISAPS Course to be organized in Beirut

Participants are strongly advised to arrange their personal insurance policies. Delegates are advised to acquire health and accident insurance prior to travelling to the congress. q The Congress Organizers do not assume any responsibility for accidents, losses or damages, as well as for delays or modifications in the program caused by unforeseen circumstances. No claims for indemnification from the organizers shall arise for contractors or participants in case of cancellation, for any reason, of the entire congress.

Any person entering Lebanon, must hold a passport which is valid for a period of at least 6 months and an appropriate visa, the latter issued at the Lebanese Embassies and Consulates abroad, or by the Directorate General of Security at the Lebanese border or airport.
Nationals of Syria, Jordan and Turkey do not require an entry visa.

Visas upon Arrival to Lebanon::
The citizens of the following states are given on arrival a direct renewable multiple entry visa, providing they do not carry an Israeli stamp on their passport, and they hold return or onward tickets. ,

Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China Republic, Czech Republic Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Denmark Estonia Finland France Great Britain Georgia Republic, Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Britain, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Macau (S A R), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palau, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Romania, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Samoa, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkmenistan, USA, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Yugoslavia. Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Saudi‐Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman.

The time in Lebanon is Greenwich Mean Time GMT +2. In November it is GMT +3 (daylight saving time.

Weather in Lebanon in November is moderate. Rain may be expected. A sweater may be advisable at night.

1500 Lebanese Pounds (LBP) are equivalent to 1 US $. Payments may be made in US $ and all major credit cards are accepted.