Lebanon visa requirements for Ghanaians
Travel and visa requirements
Lebanese Visa is not required for Ghanaians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Ghanaians visiting Lebanon must first apply for an E-visa.
- This online pre-visa can be granted by the Lebanese consulate in the applicant's home country.
- Your passport must be valid for three months following entry into Lebanon, with one blank page.
- A tourist visa is required to enter Lebanon.
- It is likely that you will be refused entry into Lebanon if you have an Israeli visa or stamp in your passport.
- You can extend your visa for a duration of three months.
- Sole parents entering the country with children may be required to present written permission from the other parent of the child in question.
- Overstaying your visa is a serious offense and require that you must pay a fee before departing the country.
- Travelers who have overstayed their entry visa validity in Lebanon must adjust their status with General Security’s Department of Passport and Immigration and receive an exit visa prior to their departure.
- Visitors who are detained pending deportation are expected to pay the cost of their own airline ticket and will remain under detention until they have gathered the necessary funds.
- Ghanaians visiting Lebanon with pets must obtain a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or the high commission.
- Direct flights are available from the Kotoka International Airport to Beirut, Lebanon and may last for up to 5 - 6 hours long.
- Lebanon is religiously diverse, with Islam and Christianity as the two most widely practiced religion in the country.
- Because the time zone currently in use in Lebanon is Eastern European Summer Time (GMT+3), Lebanon is 3 hours ahead of Ghana.
- Buses and Taxis are the two main means of transportation in Beirut. To get around, there are bus lines leaving from the bus station in Beirut.
- Lebanon has a Mediterranean climate characterized by a long, semi-hot, and dry summer and a cold, rainy and snowy winter.
- There are four distinct seasons in Lebanon, Summer (June to September), Spring and Autumn seasons are the ideal seasons to visit for sightseeing (April to June and October to November).
- Arabic is the main language in Lebanon however, English, Armenian, French, and Kurdish are fluently spoken in the country.
- Visitors might want to pick up some basic Arabic phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
- Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Lebanon, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.
- Visitors are advised to carefully carry out monetary transactions in Lebanon, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.
- Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you require any vaccinations to visit Lebanon?
Ghanaian passport holders intending to go to Lebanon must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, rabies, anthrax, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
Can you extend your visa?
Yes, you can extend your visa for a duration of 3 months. Extending a stay in Lebanon without permission is a serious offense. A fee will be payable before departure is permitted. To extend your one-month visa, you must visit the nearest General Security office (www.general-security.gov.lb).
How many entries is the Lebanon visa?
The Lebanon visa is for both single and multiple entries. Travelers who intend to leave and re-enter Lebanon with the same visa need to go for the multiple-entry visa.
How much does the visa on arrival cost?
The stamping fee is fixed: As of 2019, it is $25 for single entry visa and $50 for a multiple entry visa.
Are there any currency restrictions for entering and exiting Lebanon?
No, there are no currency restrictions for entering and exiting the country. All travelers leaving Lebanon are required to pay an exit tax.