Countries that do not require a visa
Citizens of the following countries are exempted from visas to enter Lebanon for a period of fewer than three months.
Bahrain
Jordan
Kuwait
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
UAE
Countries that do not require a visa
Citizens of the following countries are exempted from visas to enter Lebanon for a period of fewer than three months.
Bahrain
Jordan
Kuwait
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
UAE
Visa on arrival countries
Holders of the passports issued by the following countries may obtain a visa to enter Lebanon on arrival at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal on their passport. Please download and fill the visa application form to submit upon arrival at the airport.
Algeria
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Barbados
Belarus
Belize
Bhutan
Brazil
Canada
Chile
China
Comoros
Costa Rica
Cote d’Ivoire
Djibouti
Dominican Republic
Egypt
European Union/EFTA
Georgia
Ghana
Hong Kong
Iran
Iraq
Libya
Macao
Macedonia
Malaysia
Mauritania
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Morocco
New Zealand
Nigeria
Panama
Peru
Russia
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Samoa
San Marino
Serbia
Singapore
Singapore
Somalia
South Korea
Sudan
Tajikistan
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
Yemen
Visa on arrival countries
Holders of the passports issued by the following countries may obtain a visa to enter Lebanon on arrival at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal on their passport. Please download and fill the visa application form to submit upon arrival at the airport.
Algeria
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Barbados
Belarus
Belize
Bhutan
Brazil
Canada
Chile
China
Comoros
Costa Rica
Cote d’Ivoire
Djibouti
Dominican Republic
Egypt
European Union/EFTA
Georgia
Ghana
Hong Kong
Iran
Iraq
Libya
Macao
Macedonia
Malaysia
Mauritania
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Morocco
New Zealand
Nigeria
Panama
Peru
Russia
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Samoa
San Marino
Serbia
Singapore
Singapore
Somalia
South Korea
Sudan
Tajikistan
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
Yemen
Other countries
Countries that are not listed above require a visa for entry to Lebanon. Participants are requested to check with the Lebanese consulate in their home country or with their travel agency for visa requirements. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa in advance if required.
Important notes
The passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months prior to travel.
• The visa issuance is subject to approval by the Department of Security.
• The bearer of a visa permit is not allowed to work, paid or unpaid.
• If the visit exceeds the limit of the visa duration, a penalty will be imposed
on the guest by the immigration authority at the time of their exit.
• If you are interested to apply for the Lebanese visa, please download the visa application form.
• For further info, please visit the website of the General Directorate of General Security: www.general-security.gov.lb.