Visa Application

Tourist Visa

  1. A valid, signed passport and one Photocopy of the passport information page. containing the full name, photo, passport #, issue date, and expiry date    The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Lebanon, and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. Fully completed and signed Lebanon Visa Application
  3. Two (2) passport photographs
  4. Proof of health insurance coverage.
  5. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever Required if arriving from an infected area within 5 Days.
  6.  Hotel Confirmation with an address in Lebanon is necessary
  7. Applicants of Lebanese origin must present copy of Lebanese ID card
  8. Spouse of applicants of Lebanese origin must submit a copy of the marriage certificate and a copy of the spouse’s Lebanese ID
  9. For minor children under age 18, a notarized letter of  Parental Consent Form from both parents allowing their dependents to travel to Lebanon is required, with a copy of the child’s birth certificate and a copy of both parents’ ID.
  10. A copy of applicant’s Permanent Residency Card for non-U.S. citizens
  11. For housekeepers, the following documents are needed as well:
    • Valid Passport of the House Keeper.
    • US valid visa.
    • A letter from the employer (affidavit of support).
    • Proof of health insurance coverage.

Business Visa

  1. A valid, signed passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Lebanon, and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. Fully completed and signed Lebanon Visa Application
  3. Two (2) passport photographs
  4. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever Required if arriving from an infected area within 5 Days.
  5.  Hotel Confirmation with an address in Lebanon is necessary
  6. Applicants of Lebanese origin must present copy of Lebanese ID card
  7. Spouse of applicants of Lebanese origin must submit a copy of the marriage certificate and a copy of the spouse’s Lebanese ID
  8.  A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Lebanon, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
    1. state the nature of business to be performed;
    2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
    3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
    4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply:

A money order (no cash or checks accepted) payable to the Embassy of Lebanon

Single Entry$35.00 per visa
Multiple Entry$70.00 per visa

Visa Information

The passport must not contain any Israeli seals or stamps.

Performers and entertainers are required to obtain a work permit.