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.
Transit visa (Transit Visa Required (Embassy))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- At least 2 days before travel
- Fee
- $35 USD
- Validity
- 48 hours to 15 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Transit visa must be applied for at least 2 days before travel. Valid for 48 hours to 15 days
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals requiring advance transit visa
Eligible countries: Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, South Africa, Viet Nam
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Purpose of visit
Passing through Lebanon
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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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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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Transit visa application
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash; Amount: $35 USD
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather passport, onward tickets, and destination visa
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Online application
Complete transit visa application at embassy
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Fee payment
Pay transit visa fee
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Document submission
Submit application at least 2 days before travel
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Processing wait
Wait for approval
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Visa collection
Collect transit visa
Transit visa (Transit Visa on Arrival)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- Immediate at port of entry
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 48 hours to 15 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Transit visa for 48 hours to 15 days for passengers passing through Lebanon. Requires documents for next destination
Eligibility
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Nationality
Eligible transit visa 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
Passing through Lebanon to another destination
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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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
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare passport and onward travel documents
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Visa collection
Obtain transit visa on arrival at port of entry