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Lebanon Visa - Passport
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  Passport Required? Visa Required? Return Ticket Required?
British Yes Yes A Yes
Australian Yes Yes A Yes
Canadian Yes Yes A Yes
USA Yes Yes A Yes
Other EU Yes Yes A Yes
Japanese Yes Yes A Yes
 
Restricted Entry

The Government of Lebanon refuses entry to holders of Palestinian and Israeli passports, holders of passports containing a visa for Israel, valid or expired, used or unused and passports with entry stamps to Israel.

Passports

Passport valid for 6 months required by all except nationals of the Syrian Arab Republic arriving from their country with a valid national Identification.

Visa

Required by all except nationals of the Syrian Arab Republic (for unlimited stays, provided arriving directly from the Syrian Arab Republic, please check with Embassy for current regulations), nationals of Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (for stays of up to 3 months), and transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or 1st connecting aircraft, provided holding onward or return documentation and not spending the night at, or leaving, the airport.

A

The following can collect their visas on arrival at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry at the Lebanese border, providing passport holders do not possess an Israeli stamp, and they hold return or onward tickets:

1. Nationals of countries listed in the table above, except nationals below, who must obtain a visa prior to arrival:
 

  Czech Republic
  Estonia
  Hungary
  Latvia
  Lithuania
  Poland
  Slovak Republic
  Slovenia

2. Nationals of:
    Liechtenstein
  Monaco
  Norway
  Andorra
  Hong Kong (SAR)
  Mexico
  Iceland
  Argentina
  Brazil
  Chile
  China (PR)
  Malaysia
  Peru
  Singapore
  Panama
  Costa Rica
  Switzerland
  New Zealand
  Venezuela
The above list is subject to regular changes. All visitors requiring a visa are advised contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) before leaving for details about where to obtain their visa, please see Contact Addresses section.

The cost of different types of visa

Single Entry, Visitor and Business: £25 (single-entry)

Multiple Entry, Visitor and Business: £50

Transit (available at the border): US $25.

Conversions for the cost of visas:

£ 10 : US $18
£ 20 : US $36
£ 30 : US $55
£ 40 : US $73
£ 50 : US $91
£ 60 : US $109
£ 70 : US $127
£ 80 : US $146
£ 90 : US $164
£ 100 : US $182
£ 110 : US $200
£ 120 : US $218
£ 130 : US $236
£ 140 : US $255
£ 150 : US $273

Validity

Visitor visas are generally issued for stays of up to 3 months.

Application to

Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy), please see Contact section.

Application requirements

A Visitor must have:

Validity

Visitor visas are generally issued for stays of up to 3 months.

Application to

Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy), please see Contact section.

Application requirements

A Visitor must have:
 

  2 completed application forms.
 
Fee payable by cash or postal order only.
  For Visitor visas, a letter of invitation from Lebanese host or    verification of accommodation booking from travel agent.
 
2 passport size photos.
  For Business visas, a letter of invitation from the Lebanese host    company and / or the applicant’s company in country of origin.
  Stamped, registered, self addressed envelope for postal    applications.
  A valid passport.

Note

Children under the age of 18 require written consent from their parents / guardian before their visa can be processed.

Working days required

1 to 2 days.

Temporary residence

Rules and regulations for temporary residence will be arranged in Lebanon. For details of student and employment visas, please enquire at Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy), see Contacts section.