Lebanon
General visa requirements for travelling to Lebanon. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.
Business visa (GCC Business Visa-Free)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Processing time
- N/A - no application required
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 6 months per calendar year
- Entry
- Single entry
GCC nationals can visit visa-free for business purposes for up to 6 months per calendar year
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of GCC member states
Eligible countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
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Purpose of visit
Business meetings, conferences, trade
Business visa (Business Visa Required (Embassy))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Processing time
- 6-8 weeks
- Fee
- $35 USD
- Entry
- Single entry
Advance embassy application required. Single entry business visa costs $35 USD. Processing: 6-8 weeks
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals requiring pre-approval
Eligible countries: Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, South Africa, Viet Nam
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Purpose of visit
Business meetings, conferences, trade
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport photo, white background
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: Sufficient funds; Months required: 3
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: No
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel reservation or proof of lodging; Must cover full stay: No
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Invitation letter from Lebanese business partner or organization
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Lebanon visa application form
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash; Amount: $35 USD
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather all required documents
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Online application
Complete visa application form
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee at embassy
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Document submission
Submit application in person at embassy
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Processing wait
Wait for approval (6-8 weeks)
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Visa collection
Collect visa from embassy
Business visa (Jordanian Business Visa-Free)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- N/A - no application required
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Jordanian nationals can visit visa-free for business purposes
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of Jordan
Eligible countries: Jordan
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Purpose of visit
Business meetings, conferences, trade
Business visa (Business Visa on Arrival)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- Immediate at port of entry
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 30 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Business visa on arrival for eligible countries. Embassy may require invitation letter from Lebanese business partner for advance applications
Eligibility
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Nationality
Eligible visa on arrival countries
Eligible countries: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America
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Purpose of visit
Business meetings, conferences, trade
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Phone number and address in Lebanon; Must cover full stay: No
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Invitation letter from Lebanese business partner (may be required)
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare passport, return ticket, hotel information, and business documents
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Visa collection
Obtain visa on arrival at Beirut International Airport