Vatican CityLebanon: Visa required

Vatican CityLebanon

Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for Lebanon?

Visa required

Yes. Vatican City passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Lebanon.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: general-security.gov.lb (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Lebanon129 of 242 nationalities tracked

Visa-free alternatives near Lebanon

Vatican City passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Vatican City passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for Lebanon?

Yes. Vatican City passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Lebanon.

What currency is used in Lebanon?

Lebanese pound (LBP).

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.

How many countries can enter Lebanon without a visa?

129 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Lebanon visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Vatican City passport holders visit without a visa instead of Lebanon?

Syria, Jordan, Cyprus, Egypt, Armenia, Greece.

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.

About Vatican City

Vatican City, officially the Vatican City State, often shortened as the Vatican, is a landlocked sovereign city-state in Southern Europe. Ruled by the pope, it is an enclave within the city of Rome, Italy, and serves as the administrative centre of the Catholic Church. Vatican City is governed by the See of Rome, commonly known as the Holy See, itself a sovereign entity under international law, which maintains its temporal power, governance, diplomacy, and spiritual independence. Vatican is also used as a metonym for the Holy See, which is the central governing body of the Catholic Church and Vatican City, comprising the pope and the Roman Curia. The independent state of Vatican City came into existence in 1929 via the Lateran Treaty between the Holy See and the Kingdom of Italy, which spoke of it as a creation, not as a vestige of the much larger Papal States (756–1870), which had previously encompassed much of Central Italy.

RegionSouthern Europe

Area0 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesItalian, Latin

Calling code+3906698, +379

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites2

Climate in Vatican City

Warmest August, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: May, July, August.

Monthly climate normals for Vatican City, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	13.3°C	3.7°C	29mm	251h
February	15.6°C	5.7°C	17mm	261h
March	16.2°C	6.4°C	80mm	283h
April	19.9°C	9°C	82mm	313h
May	25.3°C	13.8°C	32mm	372h
June	26.9°C	16.2°C	122mm	398h
July	32.6°C	20°C	8mm	432h
August	33°C	21.4°C	52mm	386h
September	27.7°C	16.9°C	136mm	314h
October	20°C	11.2°C	189mm	278h
November	17.7°C	9.2°C	68mm	238h
December	13.2°C	5.3°C	230mm	193h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Vatican City is the world's smallest country both by area and by population, and is the centre of Catholicism. This tiny country completely within Rome is packed with more history and artwork than most cities in the world, and indeed many countries. St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are all in Vatican City.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura
Vatican City

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Tutti i Santi, Ognissanti

December 8, 2026Immacolata Concezione

December 25, 2026Natale

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About Lebanon

Lebanon, officially the Lebanese Republic, is a country in the Levant region of West Asia. Situated at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian Peninsula, it is bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west; Cyprus lies a short distance from the coastline. Lebanon has a population of more than five million and an area of 10,452 square kilometres (4,036 sq mi). Beirut is the country's capital and largest city.

CapitalBeirut

RegionWestern Asia

Population5.8M

Area10,452 km²

CurrencyLebanese pound (1 USD ≈ 89500.00 LBP)

LanguagesArabic, French

Calling code+961

Drives on theright

TimezoneBeirut (UTC+3)

Nearest airportBeirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), 8 km

Emergency number112 / 140 / 160 / 175

UNESCO sites8

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$4,473 (2024)

Tourist arrivals1.9M (2019)

Climate in Beirut

Warmest September, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Beirut, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	14.9°C	9.9°C	210mm	237h
February	15.9°C	10.3°C	172mm	236h
March	18.7°C	12°C	175mm	278h
April	20.1°C	13.9°C	66mm	347h
May	25.2°C	17.9°C	40mm	392h
June	26.8°C	20.5°C	6mm	403h
July	29.7°C	23.9°C	0mm	418h
August	30.7°C	24.8°C	5mm	399h
September	31.4°C	25°C	2mm	348h
October	29.3°C	22.2°C	3mm	333h
November	22.1°C	16°C	107mm	262h
December	19.8°C	12.9°C	72mm	255h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Lebanon is a country in the Middle East, on the Mediterranean Sea. Rich in diversity and history, Lebanon has hosted the Roman Empire, the Crusades, the Ottoman Empire, and was, for a period of time, controlled by France. The majority of Lebanese are Arabs, as are most of the Palestinians and Syrians living there, but there are also small communities of Assyrians, Armenians and Kurds. Lebanese cuisine is among the most famous of all Middle Eastern cuisines.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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

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