Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements 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.
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
Lebanese General Security describes a cost-free one-month tourist visa for the nationalities listed on its page. This is not a rule for every passport; check the linked list and confirm your passport type before travel.
Read the official fee guidanceDetails that can change your plans
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 guidanceLebanon at a glance
- Capital
- Beirut
- Currency
- LBP
- Calling code
- +961
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Samoa need a visa for Lebanon?
For tourism in Lebanon, travelers using an ordinary passport from Samoa should prepare for a visa on arrival. The published short-visit limit is 1 month per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
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 describes a cost-free one-month tourist visa for the nationalities listed on its page. This is not a rule for every passport; check the linked list and confirm your passport type before travel.
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.
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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