Visa Information for Lebanon
- Holders of passports of a country of the Arab League other than Lebanon if these passports are valid for one year only from date of entry.
- Residents of Gaza holding Laisser-Passer signed: issued by Egyptian Authorities, unless holder has obtained a visa from a Lebanese representative abroad.
- Members of group travels (organized by Travel Agents and compromising of more than 3 persons), who are holding a passport with - Visa for Israel, are allowed to enter. The leader of the group must hold a copy of this information. It is not necessary to await confirmation from Beirut.
- The Government of Lebanon refuses entry to holders of any expired passport including the Laisser-Passer, even if issued by Lebanese authority, with the exception of persons of Lebanese descent who are holding a Lebanese Identity card or expired Lebanese passport.
- Passengers arriving in Lebanon with incorrect or incomplete Entry/Transit document will be refused Entry/Transit and deported at carrier's expense.
- Nationals of Syria.
- Palestinians holding valid Lebanese Laissez-Passer.
- Children under 15 years of age provided that they are accompanied by their parents who are residents of Lebanon holding an entry visa or are of Lebanese descent.
- Holders of Diplomatic Passports, provided they are accredited to Lebanon.
- Persons of Lebanese descent provided they are holding a Lebanese identity card or expired Lebanese passport.
- United Nations Staff, being Diplomat, holding Diplomatic Cards, issued by the Lebanese Ministry of foreign affairs.
- Alien Residents in possession of a valid resident permit card.
- Members of the Deterrent, Emergency, U.N. Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and U.N Security Forces; holding Military identity cards.
- Holders of a valid residence permit or a valid visa.
- Members of the Deterrent, Emergency, U.N. Interim in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and U.N. Security Forces; holding Military identity cards.
- A License of a crew member on duty, abroad the aircraft is accepted in lieu of passport and visa, for a temporary entry into Lebanon. - On departure, inspection of identity documents is required.
- Your valid passport must have at least 6 months remaining
- 1 Visa Application Form fully completed and signed
- 2 Passport-type photographs
- Covering letter specifying the length of stay and purpose of the trip
- Applicants of Lebanese origin must present copy of Lebanese ID card
- Spouse of applicants of Lebanese origin must submit a copy of the marriage certificate and a copy of the spouse's Lebanese ID
- Child under age 18 must submit a notarized letter of consent from both parents
- If business trip: Letter from company explaining purpose of travel and guaranteeing financial support during the visit