Prepare for a visa on arrival
Check eligible arrival points, required documents, and how to pay before departure.
Confirm the visa-on-arrival route
Check with the destination’s immigration authority that a visa on arrival is available for your passport and trip.
Prepare for visa issuance on arrival
Keep your passport and supporting documents ready. Confirm the fee, accepted payment method and eligible point of entry before departure.
Check the visa you receive
Check the passport details, permitted stay and entry conditions on the visa issued to you.
Travel preparation checklist
Check each item’s requirement level and the conditions that apply.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Fees
Check the government charges that apply to your trip.
Fee information
Lebanese General Security lists a cost-free initial one-month tourist visa for the passports included in this rule, including U.S. citizens. This does not establish whether an extension is free; confirm current terms with General Security before applying for one.
Read the official fee guidance [1]Entry conditions and exceptions
Check whether these rules affect your eligibility, application, or arrival.
The one-month visa may be extended
General Security says this tourist visa may be extended to a total of three months. Its page does not explain the extension procedure or guarantee approval; ask General Security before your initial stay expires.
Official guidance [1]Lebanon travel essentials
- Capital
- Beirut
- Currency
- LBP
- Calling code
- +961
Lebanon entry questions
Do Luxembourg citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
For tourism in Lebanon, ordinary passport holders from Luxembourg can get a visa on arrival at an eligible entry point. The stay limit is 1 month per visit.
How long can I stay in Lebanon?
The short-visit limit is 1 month per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
Can I extend my stay in Lebanon?
General Security says this tourist visa may be extended to a total of three months. Its page does not explain the extension procedure or guarantee approval; ask General Security before your initial stay expires.
What fees apply for a Lebanon visitor visa?
Lebanese General Security lists a cost-free initial one-month tourist visa for the passports included in this rule, including U.S. citizens. This does not establish whether an extension is free; confirm current terms with General Security before applying for one.
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 visa and entry guidance
Confirm Lebanon’s requirements directly with government authorities.
Check Lebanon’s entry visa guidance
· Lebanese General Directorate of General SecurityLebanese General Security lists nationality-specific tourist visa rules. Check its current guidance for passport type, eligibility, stay and address-reporting conditions.
https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/38
Who this guide covers
Short tourist visits to Lebanon with an ordinary Luxembourg passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.
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