Visa requirements for Lebanon
Who can enter Lebanon, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.
Passport holders from 129 countries can enter Lebanon without a visa in advance. 0 have full visa-free access; 129 more can get a visa on arrival or use an electronic travel authorisation. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.
- 0 visa-free
- 129 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 0 e-visa
- 113 visa required
242 nationalities
Visa on arrival
129 nationalitiesร land Islands
American Samoa
Andorra
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bhutan
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Bulgaria
Canada
Caribbean Netherlands
Cayman Islands
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curaรงao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Georgia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guernsey
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Iraq
Ireland
Isle of Man
Italy
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malaysia
Malta
Martinique
Mayotte
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Montserrat
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Macedonia
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Oman
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Rรฉunion
Romania
Russia
Saint Barthรฉlemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Samoa
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Tokelau
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Wallis and Futuna
Visa required in advance
113 nationalitiesAfghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Bangladesh
Benin
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brunei
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Colombia
Comoros
Cรดte dโIvoire
Cuba
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
DR Congo
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Fiji
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
India
Indonesia
Iran
Israel
Jamaica
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kosovo
Laos
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mali
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Micronesia
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Republic of the Congo
Rwanda
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Syria
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Tuvalu
Uganda
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Lebanon
Lebanon has 8 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Anjar
- Baalbek
- Byblos
- Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Tyre
- Mount Amel Castles
- Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab)
- Rachid Karami International Fair
- Tyre
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Lebanon?
It depends on your passport. 129 nationalities can enter Lebanon without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What is the best time to visit Lebanon?
May, June, July, August, September, October, based on Beirut's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.
What currency is used in Lebanon?
Lebanese pound (LBP). 1 USD is approximately 89500 LBP.
What side of the road does Lebanon drive on?
Lebanon drives on the right.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Lebanon have?
8: Anjar, Baalbek, Byblos, Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Tyre, Mount Amel Castles, Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab), Rachid Karami International Fair, Tyre.
What is the emergency number in Lebanon?
112 / 140 / 160 / 175.
What time zone is Lebanon in?
Beirut (UTC+3).
What is the nearest airport to Beirut?
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), about 8 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.