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How to get a Lebanon visa from Seychelles
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Seychellois passport holders travelling to Lebanon.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Lebanon.
Tourist visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$35
Work visa
Processing time10 days
Validity90 days to 180 days
Fee (approx.)$35
Application requirements
Documents Seychellois applicants need to provide.
- Travellers with passports with Israel stamps are denied entry. They also may be subjected to detention.
- Minors under 15 years of age must travel under their passports of their parents or guardians. Or have their own passports.
- Recent three months and original online bank statement are required to prove financial capability
- You are expected to visit the Embassy or General Consulate of the Republic of Lebanon to apply in person.
- Passports with a validity of three months beyond the intended stay is required.
- Photocopies of passport pages including passport cover, bio page, page 7 and 9 and last page showing your contact details and full name, issued and expiry date, passport number e.t.c.
- A copy of the applicant's residency card with no less than six months expiry date.
- Two passports taken on a white background (3.5cm x 4.5cm).
- For Minor applicant: An Original birth certificate showing both the parents and child’s names.
- Proof of fee payment is required
- Copy of Travel Insurance covering the applicant throughout their stay in Lebanon.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- Citizens of Seychelles can tour Lebanon with a tourist visa.
- The tourist visa has two visa types:
- The Single Entry Tourist Visa and the long term tourist visa.
- The single entry visa is valid for 30 days while the long term visa is valid for 90 days.
- n. With a long term tourist visa, you can stay in Lebanon for 90 days
- You can visit friends and relatives with a tourist visa.
- The visa is only short visits to Lebanon.
- You are permitted to do business, meetings and conferences temporarily In Lebanon.
- Holders of this visa can also participate in an unpaid sport, artistic events or competitions.
- An invitation letter from the sponsoring organisation in the Republic of Lebanon is required for the processing of your visa application.
- The above also applies for when you want to visit Lebanon to participate in an unpaid science or academic competition.
- An international passport valid for a minimum of six months is required.
- You are advised to apply a month before the date of the arrival into Lebanon.
- The tourist visa cannot be extended.
- Unaccompanied young or women applicants are expected to have pre-approvals from immigration if they are travelling alone.
- Female minors are not eligible to apply for this type of visa.
- A proof of your prior or intended visit to Israel
- A proof of your return flight ticket to your home country or any other destination before your application is granted approval.
- Travellers are expected to respect local traditions, customs and traditions of Lebanon.
- You are not offend especially during Ramadan.
- The dress codes are mostly relaxed and reserved.
- Use of drug trafficking and possession of hard drugs is illegal. It is seen as serious offence.
Work visa
- A work visa permits citizens of Seychelles to work in a Lebanese company.
- Your future employee has to apply for a work visa on your behalf.
- You must have secured employment form a company based in the Republic of Lebanon or government department, or from a foreign company based in Lebanon to be granted a visa.
- Holders of a work permit are eligible to apply for a temporary residency at the General Security within three months of visit to Lebanon.
- The work visa lasts for at least 90 to 180 days.
- Your Lebanese work visa application approval depends on a pre-approval from the minister of labour.
- The processing time takes about 10 working days to be approved and completed.
- You can renew a visa only once.
- When working with a Lebanese work permit, your spouse can’t work under the cover your own work permit.
- While you are applying for a Seychelles visa, your work visa must be sponsored.
- A letter of invitation or trade letter is required during the process of your work visa
- The visa is specifically for one job, and is not transferable between employees. You would have to apply for a new visa if you secure a new job.
Where to apply
Lebanon embassy & visa application centers in Seychelles.
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AddressLebanon currently does not maintain an embassy in Seychelles. Citizens of Seychelles are advised to use the Embassy nearest to them for their applications.
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Frequently asked questions
Do Lebanese speak Arabic
Yes. Arabic is Lebanon's official language. It is mostly used in formal settings. While Lebanese is its native language spoken informally.
What is Lebanon currency
The currency used in Lebanon to make payments is known as the Lebanon Pound.
What are Lebanon's popular destinations
Beirut, Byblos, Baalbek, and Tyre are Lebanon's popular destination every tourist should visit while in Lebanon.
Can I drink alcohol in Beirut
Yes. Alcohol is legal and widely enjoyed in Beirut. Wines, beer and cocktails are available in cafes and bars across the city.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Lebanon visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.