A clear path to your application
The right application channel depends on your destination and where you legally live.
Prepare your application
If your route requires an embassy application, use the official checklist and contact the responsible Lebanese mission to confirm its procedure. The General Security advises submitting embassy applications at least one month before intended travel; additional documents may be requested.
Submit through the official channel
Use Lebanese tourist visa application guidance. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Visa fees and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final amount.
Fee information
The General Security fee table lists 2,000,000 LBP for tourist or visit visas. It does not say whether Lebanese embassies abroad use the same amount or currency; confirm the fee and payment method with your mission before paying.
Read the official fee guidanceLebanon at a glance
- Capital
- Beirut
- Currency
- LBP
- Calling code
- +961
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Afghanistan need a visa for Lebanon?
For tourism in Lebanon, travelers using an ordinary passport from Afghanistan should obtain a visa before travel. If your route requires an embassy application, use the official checklist and contact the responsible Lebanese mission to confirm its procedure. The General Security advises submitting embassy applications at least one month before intended travel; additional documents may be requested.
What fees apply for a Lebanon visitor visa?
The General Security fee table lists 2,000,000 LBP for tourist or visit visas. It does not say whether Lebanese embassies abroad use the same amount or currency; confirm the fee and payment method with your mission before paying.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Lebanese tourist visa application guidance
If your route requires an embassy application, use the official checklist and contact the responsible Lebanese mission to confirm its procedure. The General Security advises submitting embassy applications at least one month before intended travel; additional documents may be requested.
Check Lebanon’s entry visa guidance
Lebanese General Security lists nationality-specific tourist visa rules. Check its current guidance for passport type, eligibility, stay and address-reporting conditions.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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