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Lebanon Visa Types
This section discusses the different visa options open to foreigners.
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Lebanese Tourist Visa
The tourist visa of Lebanon is meant for those looking to visit the country to enjoy the various sites and historic landmarks. You can also apply for a tourist visa if you plan to spend your holiday in Lebanon, attend fairs, honor meetings, or speak at conferences. Tourist visas can also be approved for non-paid sporting or artistic events in the country as long as the visitor has an invitation letter issued by the host of the event.
The authorities also allow visitors coming for academic or scientific pursuits to enter with this visa, but they must also present an invitation letter issued by a sponsor.
Port of Entry
Airports: Rafic Hariri International Airport
Border Crossings: Lebanon – Syria border
Seaports: Beirut Port – Chekka Port – Sidon Port – Tripoli Port – Sidon Port – Tyr Port – Zahrani Port – Selaata Port – Jounieh Port
Lebanon Transit Visa
A transit visa is an international pass for visitors traveling to other countries through Lebanon. This visa can be used to switch flights at Rafic Hariri International Airport or to land for refueling. This visa is open to all foreigners, excluding Israelis and Kosovo citizens. Furthermore, foreigners of non-Israeli origin are not allowed to land in Lebanon if they have an Israeli stamp or visa on their passports.
Transit passengers are required to have valid passports and flight tickets for the onward trip. They are also not allowed to remain in the country for more than four days. Bite that transit without a visa allows travelers merely passing through the transit area to board the same flight without entering Lebanon through the Clearing Immigration stand within 24 hours.
Port of Entry
Airports: Rafic Hariri International Airport
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport.
Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.
Proof of accommodation. A copy of hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on the reservation.
Personal Letter. Personal letter from the applicant detailing their plans and requesting a visa.
No Israeli Stamps. Passport must not contain any evidence of prior or intended travel to Israel.
Business registration. A copy of the host organization's Certificate of Incorporation or business registration in Lebanon
Business invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in the destination country. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Lebanon, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
State the nature of the business to be conducted (i.e. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in the destination country.
Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (i.e. a one year multiple entry business visa).Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include 2 passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
Passport copy. A clear scan of the information page of your valid, signed passport.
Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.
Proof of accommodation. A copy of hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on the reservation.
Bank statement. A copy of the applicant's last 3 monthly bank statements showing proof of sufficient funds. The statement must clearly show the applicant's name as the account holder, the balance of the account, and the date of the statement.
Personal Letter. Personal letter from the applicant detailing their plans and requesting a visa.
No Israeli Stamps. Passport must not contain any evidence of prior or intended travel to Israel.
Employment letter. A copy of a letter from your employer on business letterhead, with contact details, purpose and duration of the trip and that you will be returning to your current job. If you are self-employed, please include a copy of your business license and tax return. If you are retired please submit proof of your retirement fund.
Unfortunately, at this time VisaHQ does not provide service for
A visa is not required for this destination.
Unfortunately, at this time VisaHQ does not provide service for Tourist visa
Additional steps you may take:
- Check the current validity of your passport and the availability of blank visa pages
- Contact the nearest embassy or consulate of Lebanon
Take advantage of our extensive embassy and consular database to find the nearest one. Upon contacting the embassy confirm the required documents, the time it takes to process the visa and whether the consulate accepts applications by mail.
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Lebanon Visa Policy
Lebanon has an evolving visa policy that is subject to change to meet the immigration realities of the country. According to the current immigration regime, all visitors must get a visa first unless they are from visa-exempt countries. This policy also determines who can stay in Lebanon, for what purpose, and for how long. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs regulates the visa policy and facilitates migratory flow at all times.
The Ministry manages the affairs of embassies and consulates abroad and regulates the number of visas issued per annum. Currently, only citizens from seven countries are allowed to enter Lebanon without visas, while close to 100 other countries can get a visa on arrival. Among the list of countries are Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Jordan, whose citizens are allowed to stay visa-free for 6 months within a year.
While Jordanians can enter with a valid ID card, others require valid passports. Turkish citizens are granted multiple entry visas that allow them to stay for three months within six months, while others who can get visas on arrival are allowed to stay for up to a month with the offer to extend their stay twice for two months at the International airport in Beirut or any other entry point.
The conditions for these extensions include a house address in the country, a valid phone number, a return ticket, and a valid passport (this option is not open to Israelis). Also, note that Al visitors must have a valid passport with a minimum validity of three months to cover their stay and two blank pages. Visitors are also not allowed to apply for a visa while they are in Lebanon; they must exit the country and re-apply if their current visa expires.
Transit Passengers
Lebanon is a major transit hub in the region for international travelers and is open to all nationalities except Kosovo and Israeli citizens. Air passengers who hold Israeli or Kosovo passports or foreigners who have Israeli seals, stamps, or visas on their passports will be denied entry or may even be arrested and detained by law enforcement. This is also the case, even if their travel document doesn't have an Israeli visa. In addition, the Lebanese government also has the right to detain citizens of other countries for further inspection or refuse them admission into the country.
Children under the age of 15 who are traveling on the passport of their parents must be accompanied by their parents; otherwise, they must hold their passports.
Conditional VOA
Lebanon has a conditional Visa on Arrival for citizens of a few countries and territories who can get visas at the international airport in Beirut or any other entry port as long as they are holding a reservation at a 3 or 5-star hotel or private residential estate in the country. They must also possess a phone number and at least $2000 in cash, including a nonrefundable return ticket and a valid passport with no Israeli stamp, seal, or visa.
Key Information About Lebanon Visa and Travel Information
Here are some vital tips to remember as you prepare for your trip.
Passport: Note that visas cannot be issued on passports bearing Israeli stamps, seals, or visas.
Your passport must also be valid to cover the duration of your stay in the country. If it will not, consider applying for a new passport first. Also, remember that your visa automatically becomes invalid if your passport is stamped with an Israeli zeal, visa, or stamp.
Israeli Nationals: It is important to stress that as an Israeli national, you are prohibited from entering Lebanon; the government will sanction those who do. Transit passengers with Israeli passports can also not go through the country.
Validity: There isn't a single validity period for all visas, as they differ based on type and purpose. Your visa becomes valid from the moment it is issued, and there is a maximum number of days you are allowed to enter the country before the visa expires. It is also important to note that your visa automatically expires if the passport it is attached to expires. This is because visas and passports are linked.
Workers: Only foreigners with a work, permanent or temporary visa will be allowed to work in Lebanon.
Those caught working without a valid resident and work permit will be sanctioned by the authorities. If you secure a job in the country, your employer has to issue an employment letter which the Ministry of Labour will approve. This letter, including other documents, will be submitted to the embassy in your country of residence.
Application Fee: Kindly note that all visa applications attract a fee except for Courtesy visas issued to VIPs.
How To Apply For A Lebanon Visa
There are two ways to apply for a Lebanese visa as a foreigner.
Visa On Arrival: This option is open to visitors from more than 80 countries and territories on the planet, and it allows you to stay in the country for up to 30 days with the option to extend it by a month on two occasions. VOA is issued at Rafic Hariri International Airport and other approved entry points into the country. You must show a valid passport of at least 90 days, a return ticket, and sufficient funds to cover your expenses. VOA is issued on the spot.
Foreign Mission: The Lebanese foreign missions abroad also issue visas to eligible visitors who are not qualified for visa-free entry. The applicant must submit their documents and a completed application form to the embassy in Arabic, English, or French, and they must all be valid. Only applicants that meet the conditions will get the visa, and conditions vary based on nationality, visa type, and purpose. Embassy or consulate applications take up to three weeks or more before they are approved.
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Lebanon is open for visits, so foreigners that meet the immigration conditions can enter the country.
Lebanon COVID-19 travel restrictions
- Entry is openRafic Hariri international airport is now open in a limited capacity of daily passengers and limited flights. All arrivals to Lebanon must obtain a health pass by registering on the Ministry of Public Health's (MOPH) web platform prior to departure.Prior to arrival requirementsValid passport. Valid national passport with at least 6 month remaining validity after the date of departure.Valid visa. Please see the instructions above if visa is needed and apply.Negative COVID-19 test prior to arrival is required for anyone arriving to Lebanon. The test should be no older than 48 hours. A second PCR test will be is required upon arrival.
Fully vaccinated travelers are not required to present a pre-arrival test and are exempt from quarantine.📝Health form: Passengers must complete an Airport Tracking Registration Form before departure. This will generate an approval e-mail or SMS which must be presented upon arrival. Passengers must install the "covidlebtrack" mobile app.
In addition, all passengers traveling to Lebanon must fill out this online health declaration form before departure.Upon arrival restrictions🏠Hotel Quarantine is no longer required for passengers arriving to Lebanon from countries(UK, Cyprus, Turkey, Brazil ,United Arab Emirates, Iraq, India, Malawi, Ethiopia, Zambia, Liberia, Kenya, Gambia and Sierra Leone) that were subject to the mandatory possession of a hotel reservation starting 10/9/2021.😷Masks are required in public spaces and transport.Negative COVID-19 test upon arrival: a second PCR test will be is required upon arrival.
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