For more information visit the Lebanese General Security website: https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en

The following is a list of countries whose citizens can obtain an entry visa upon arrival at Beirut:

  • The Gulf Cooperation Council (Saudi Arabia – Kuwait – United Arab Emirates – Bahrain – Qatar – Oman), in addition to the Jordanian citizens holding a National Number on their passports who are coming for the purpose of tourism as well as their family members, domestic workers and drivers escorting them should be stamped with an entry stamp at the airport and borders centre.

  • Andorra - Antigua and Barbuda - Argentina - Armenia - Australia - Austria – Azerbaijan Bahamas - Barbados -Belarus - Belgium - Belize- Bhutan - Brazil – Bulgaria Canada - Chile - China People's Republic - Costa Rica - Croatia - Cyprus - Czech Republic- Denmark - Dominican Republic - Estonia-  Finland - France - Georgia - Germany - Great Britain or United Kingdom – Greece - Holland - Hong Kong (SAR) China - Hungary - Iceland - Ireland - Italy - Iran- Iraq- Japan – Kirgizstan - Latvia - Liechtenstein - Lithuania - Luxembourg - Macau (SAR) - Macedonia - Malaysia - Malte - Mexico - Moldova - Monaco - Montenegro - New Zealand - Norway - Panama - Paraguay - Peru - Poland – Portugal - Romania - Russia - Samoa - San Marino - Serbia - Singapore - Slovakia - Slovenia – South Korea - Spain - St. Kitts & Nevis - Sweden – Switzerland - Tajikistan - Turkmenistan - Ukraine - Uruguay - U.S.A - Uzbekistan - Venezuela

  • One month Visa is granted to Citizens from the following countries: Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Comoros island, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia, Yemen, Ivory coast, Ghana, and Nigeria. If the following conditions are fulfilled:

    • A two-way non-refundable ticket.

    • A hotel reservation or a clear and complete residential address with a telephone number.

    • The passenger is to be holding $2,000.00 cash.

​Conditions and requirements for obtaining an entry visa to Lebanon at the Embassy of Lebanon in the United Kingdom:

The personal presence to deposit a visa application at the Embassy is not mandatory. Please download the visa application form , fill it and send it by post to the Embassy's address: 15 Palace Garden Mews, London, W8 4RB, with the following documents: 

  • A passport valid for at least seven months, with a colour photocopy of the pages showing the bearer’s identity and passport validity.

  • One recent coloured passport-sized photograph (4.3 × 3.5 cm), not taken from another photo, with a white background and full facial visibility.

  • Valid health insurance covering the entire duration of the stay.

  • For underage applicants, a consent letter signed by both parents authorizing the child to travel.

  • For student visas, an official certificate issued by the university or school in Lebanon.

  • For private visits, a reference letter from the host person or company, including full address and contact telephone numbers.

  • For housekeepers, a copy of the sponsor’s passport and/or accompanying person’s passport, along with a copy of the work agreement.

  • A copy of the applicant’s residency permit (if expired, a valid share code is required).

  • Bank statement for the last three months demonstrating sufficient funds for the visit.

  • Confirmed hotel reservation.

  • Employment letter stating the applicant’s position and salary.

  • Consular fee is paid in cash or by postal order (checks are not accepted) when the visa application is accepted:

    • £63.00 Single Entry

    • £90.00 Two Entries.

    • £125.00 Multiple Entries.

​Remarks:

  • Granting a visa to Lebanon for  holders of UK Travel Document for Refugees requires prior approval of the General Directorate of General Security in Lebanon. This procedure takes time, so the Embassy advises the visa applicants to submit the request  three months at least before the departure date.

  • An entry visa to Lebanon will not be issued on Israeli passports or any other passport and travel document stamped with an Israeli visa or seal. Moreover, a Lebanese visa is rendered invalid if an Israeli visa or seal is stamped on the passport.

  • For Diplomatic or Official Visas: An Official letter explaining the nature of the mission/ purpose of the visit