Republic of Lebanon · short term business
Embassy Tourist or Visit Visa
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Visitor visa filed through a Lebanese embassy abroad for tourism or a private visit.
- Processing time
- The official embassy-visa page says the application should be submitted 2 months before travel; the mission and General Security may request further documents.
- Government fees
- The General Security visa-types page lists tourist or visit visa fees in Lebanese pounds. Confirm the current fee with the Lebanese mission before filing because public tariff pages can change.
- Typical duration
- Confirm the visa validity and stay period with the Lebanese mission. General Security says embassy visa applications should be submitted 2 months before the trip.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
Lebanon General Security publishes an official checklist for visas granted by Lebanese embassies abroad. The baseline file includes a completed application form, passport valid for at least 6 months, a recent 3.5 x 4.5 cm photo, hotel reservation or clear address and invitation details, travel ticket evidence, 3 months of account statements, profession evidence and residence evidence where the applicant does not live in their country of nationality.
Additional sources
Primary source
Types of visas - General Security ↗ · General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon
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Primary source
Terms and conditions to grant a Lebanese visa - General Security ↗ · General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant needs a Lebanese visa issued by a Lebanese embassy abroad rather than a visa-free or border-arrival arrangement.General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon ↗
- ✓The applicant has a passport valid for at least 6 months and a recent 3.5 x 4.5 cm photo.General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon ↗
- ✓The applicant can show accommodation or a clear address in Lebanon, contact details, travel-ticket evidence and ability to finance the trip.General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon ↗
- ✓Documents are provided in Arabic, French or English, or otherwise handled as the mission requires.General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon ↗
Common blockers
- !The trip requires work, residence or another specialist route rather than an ordinary visit visa.General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon ↗
- !The passport, travel plan, accommodation or finance evidence is missing or inconsistent.General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon ↗
- !The applicant does not reside in their country of nationality and cannot show the required residence permit evidence.General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Completed visa application form.General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon ↗
- ·Passport valid for at least 6 months, passport copy and recent 3.5 x 4.5 cm ID photo.General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon ↗
- ·Hotel reservation or clear Lebanese address and invitation details, plus travel ticket evidence.General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon ↗
- ·Detailed account statement for the last 3 months and evidence of profession or finances.General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm with the Lebanese mission whether a pre-travel embassy visa is required for the applicant nationality and travel purpose.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare the visitor evidence pack using the General Security embassy-visa checklist.
Submit through the official channel
Submit through the Lebanese mission in time for the published 2-month pre-trip filing window.
After approval
Use the visa only for the approved visitor purpose and keep copies of accommodation, finance and return-travel evidence.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Embassy Tourist or Visit Visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Embassy Tourist or Visit Visa.
General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon · verified
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Frequently asked questions
How early should an embassy visa application be filed?+
General Security says the application should be submitted 2 months before the trip.
What languages does General Security accept for visa documents?+
The official page says requested documents should be in Arabic, French or English.
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