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Lebanon » Passport/Visa

Summary

Other EU
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes
Return Ticket Required: Yes
USA
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes
Return Ticket Required: Yes
Canadian
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes
Return Ticket Required: Yes
Australian
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes
Return Ticket Required: Yes
British
Passport Required: Yes
Visa Required: Yes
Return Ticket Required: Yes

Passports

To enter Lebanon, a passport valid for six months is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Entry With Children

Sole parents entering the country with children may be required to present written permission from the other parent of the child in question.

Visas

Visas for Lebanon are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft - providing they hold onward or return documentation and do not spend the night at, or leave, the airport. Nationals listed in the chart above can obtain a one month visa 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. It is renewable for three months. All visitors requiring a visa for Lebanon should contact the consulate (or consular section at embassy) before leaving. It is likely you will be refused entry if you have an Israeli visa or stamp in your passport. Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Lebanon.

Types of Visa and Cost

Visa on arrival: free (single-entry).

Validity

Visitor visas can generally be renewed for stays of up to three months.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy).

Working Days Required

Processing times for visas applied for before travelling to Lebanon vary according to the nationality of the applicant. Please contact the embassy for information on individual cases.

Extending a stay in Lebanon without permission is a serious offence. A fee will be payable before departure is permitted.

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Information in this section was last updated: Wed May 23 2012