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Permanent Residence Permit

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Source check: all 3 official citations reconfirmed 13 September 2026

Renewable three-year permanent residence for listed income, investor or long work-permit cases.

No sponsorship requiredLeads to permanent residencyPermanent residency is described by General Security as a 3-year residence, possibly renewable.
Processing time
No fixed public decision-time standard is listed. Timing depends on the category and completeness of the General Security file.
Government fees
The permanent-residence table lists Lebanese-pound fees by category, including income or bank account, Arab investor and first- or second-class work-permit cases. Confirm current tariffs before filing.
Typical duration
Permanent residency is described by General Security as a 3-year residence, possibly renewable.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
Yes
Reviewed General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon ↗

In short

As of 25 July 2026, the Permanent Residence Permit for Republic of Lebanon is an unsponsored Lebanon immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Lebanon government pages, reviewed 25 July 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/lebanon/permanent-residence-permit#answer

What is the Permanent Residence Permit in Republic of Lebanon?

Permanent Residence Permit is an unsponsored Lebanon route. Indicative government fees are The permanent-residence table lists Lebanese-pound fees by category, including income or bank account, Arab investor and first- or second-class work-permit cases. Confirm current tariffs before filing; indicative processing time is No fixed public decision-time standard is listed. Timing depends on the category and completeness of the General Security file; typical duration is Permanent residency is described by General Security as a 3-year residence, possibly renewable. This route can lead to permanent residence.

Verified against General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon on 27 June 2026.

Overview

General Security says permanent residency is granted for 3 years and is possibly renewable for foreign or Arab citizens who meet one of the listed conditions. The official table includes an applicant with monthly income or a frozen bank account, an Arab immigrant in the businessperson or investor category, and a holder of a work permit valid for 3 years. Required documents vary by category and include passport validity, photos, bank or investment evidence, no-work undertakings, lease or property title, work permit evidence, employer ID or commercial-register evidence and a certified work contract where required.

Additional sources

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Select the permanent-residence basis that actually matches the applicant: income/bank account, Arab investor or 3-year work permit.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Prepare the category-specific evidence and check passport validity before filing.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Submit the permanent-residence file through General Security.

  4. After approval

    Renew or maintain the residence under the conditions attached to the approved category.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Permanent Residence Permit, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
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Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use official Permanent Residence Permit route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Permanent Residence Permit.

    General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon · verified

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Lebanese permanent residence?+

General Security describes permanent residency as 3 years and possibly renewable.

Can a 3-year work permit support permanent residence?+

Yes. The official permanent-residence table includes the holder of a work permit valid for 3 years, with first-class and second-class fee categories.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon

Last checked: 27 June 2026

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