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How to get a Lebanon visa from India
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Indian passport holders travelling to Lebanon.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Lebanon.
Business visa
Processing time15 working days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$70
Tourist visa
Processing time15 working days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$70
Application requirements
Documents Indian applicants need to provide.
- Online filled and signed application form.
- Valid passport with at least six months left before expiry and two blank pages for stamping.
- One recent passport photographs.
- Minors are to have a copy of their birth certificate.
- Bank statements showing enough funds for the trip.
- Letter of invitation.
- Reserved accommodation confirmation.
- Bank statements.
- Invitation letter.
- Round trip ticket.
- Trip itinerary.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- Lebanon tourist visa is issued to Indians traveling to Lebanon for the purpose of tourism and visitation purposes.
- An invitation letter from the person you are visiting must be provided.
- This letter should state the relationship between your and the host, contact details and address of the host.
- Travelers who hold passports that contain visas or entry/exit stamps for Israel will likely be denied entry into Lebanon.
- Individuals under the age of 18 are to submit their birth certificate and a letter of travel authorization from parents.
- Tourists are to have a hotel reservation valid through their stay in Lebanon or a reservation with a tour agency.
- Bank statement containing sufficient funds for the trip is required.
- A return trip ticket is required as proof that the individual has the incentive of returning to their country at the end of their stay.
- Overstaying your visa attracts a fine.
- Travelers are advised to to avoid the Lebanese-Syrian border region.
- Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas.
Business visa
- The Lebanon business visa allows Indians to engage in commercial and trade activities for the duration of visa validity.
- It also grants individuals the opportunity to attend conferences, seminars, interview and employ staff and purchase business materials.
- Those going to attend a conference are required to provide proof of pre-registration for the conference.
- Your Lebanese business partner is required to send an invitation letter. This letter should state the nature of business to be conducted, the duration of the business and if the host company will sponsor the business.
- If the host company will not sponsor the business trip, the company the applicant is representing should sponsor the trip.
- Self-employed individuals are to submit their company registration certificate and tax clearance.
- This visa does not allow the applicant to receive remuneration for services rendered while in Lebanon neither does it allow engagement in any form of employment.
- If there are previous dealings between the Lebanese company and Indian company/individual, documents with details of the transactions should be provided.
- Business applicants are to have an accommodation reservation valid for the duration of the stay.
- The visa fees are to be paid before your application can be processed and the fees are non-refundable.
Where to apply
Lebanon embassy & visa application centers in India.
| Day | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Sat | — | — |
| Sun | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to visit Lebanon
Lebanon, placed alone is a relatively safe country and visitors are just to be on the lookout for petty thefts and a few violent crimes.
What time of the year do people visit Lebanon the most
Most visitors to Lebanon visit during summer which is from June to August as the rains are greatly reduced in this period. This period could experience heat waves with high temperatures and very humid coastlines. The best place to enjoy this season is in the mountains.
How long does it take to get a Lebanon visa
Lebanon visa processing time is 15 days.
What is Lebanon famous for
Lebanon is well known for being a vacation destination for the people of the Persian Gulf.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Lebanon visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.