Lebanon visa requirements for Algerians

Travel and visa requirements

Lebanese Visa is not required for Algerians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Algerians  need to apply for a   visa  upon arrival to gain entry.
  • The  duration  stay with this visa is for  30 days. 
  • The traveler must also present  a  non-refundable return/onward ticket. 
  • A proof of hotel accommodations is also needed,  whether it is a copy of a reservation in a 3 to 5 star hotel or private residential address with telephone number in the Republic of Lebanon. 
  • Algerians visiting Lebanon are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
  • Algerians  can obtain the  visa on arrival at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry .
  • Travelers are expected to have least 2,000 USD in cash. 
  • Visa is also granted on arrival for spouses and children  travelling on a foreign passport and are accompanied by at least one Lebanese spouse or parent holding a Lebanese Passport or a Lebanese ID card. 
  • The visa is granted on arrival for a maximum stay of 11 months for businessmen, directors, general Managers, employers, physicians, engineers and lawyers possessing a valid residence permit, if that the term of the granted visa doesn’t exceed the validity of the concerned person's passport and residence. 
  • Visa is granted on arrival for tourist groups of 8 people to stay more than 3 days. Applications should sent at least two days prior to arrival for a maximum stay of 6 months at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry. 
  • The standard voltage  used in Lebanon  is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Travelers with devices different from the voltage used in Lebanon are advised  not to use them. 
  • In Lebanon, January is the coldest month, with temperatures from 5°C to 10°C, and August is the hottest month at 18°C to 38°C. 
  • Lebanon's official national language is Arabic. The other dominant languages are Arabic spoken in North Laventine dialect, English, Armenian, French and Kurdis. 
  • Lebanese cuisine is a Levantine style of cooking that includes an abundance of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, starches, fresh fish and seafood.  
  • The distance between Algiers, Algeria and Beirut, Lebanon is 2,940 kilometers (1,827 miles). 
  • Possession, use and trafficking of illegal drugs including small quantities are all serious offences in Lebanon. You can expect a prison sentence if you are caught.
  • Photography should be limited to tourist sites. Photographing military sites may result in your arrest.
  •  Visitors are prohibited from bringing  in narcotics, immoral publications and recordings, fruits and vegetables in passengers' baggage. 
  • If you plan to travel with pets, they must be accompanied by a valid health certificate, issued by a veterinarian in your country of origin . 
  • Local currency (Lebanese Pound-LBP) and foreign currencies in any form  can be imported without restrictions. Gold coins must be declared. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lebanon a safe country?

Lebanon, including Beirut, is one of the safest countries in the Middle East.  It is  considered as unsafe because  of  the media and inaccurate Government travel advice and warnings.

What currency is used in Lebanon?

The official currency used in Lebanon is known as  Lebanon Pound . The Lebanon Pound exchange rate is the LBP to USD rate.

What is the mode of transportation in Lebanon?

 Buses and taxis are the two main means of transport used in Beirut.

What are Lebanon's emergency numbers?

The emergency numbers for Lebanon's Fire Brigade, Police and Red Cross include: Fire Brigade, 175, +961 1 445 000. Police (operation) 112, Lebanese Red Cross: 140/ +961 5 924 017/ 18/ 20, +961 1 322 98.