Lebanon
  • Type of Travel
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Regular $60.00
Rush $99.00
Emergency $139.00
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Student Regular $60.00
Student Rush and Emergency $160.00
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Work Regular $84.00
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Lebanon Visa Instructions
Visa Application Requirements for US citizens
Lebanese Business Visa Requirements:
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A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination. Please note: entry not granted to passports showing Israeli visas or stamps.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Enclose a photo-copy of the passport pages containing the applicant's full name, photo, passport number, issue date, expiration date.

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2 Lebanese Visa Application Form:

One signed Lebanon visa application form plus one copy.
Improperly completed Lebanon visa application forms may delay the processing of your Lebanon visa.
3Photo Requirements:

Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs in color, front view and with a plain/white background.
4Letter Of Invitation from Lebanon:

A letter of invitation from sponsor (either host company or individual)in Lebanon explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel. In addition, the letter must indicate the length of stay, place of stay, and contact information.
5 Business Letter:

Letter from employer or sponsoring company in the US, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant's employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in host country.

To generate the Lebanon Business Cover Letter on-line, fill out this Business Letter Form and print the completed letter on your company letterhead.
6Proof Of Departure:

Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets.
7Special Instructions:

Travelers holding passports that contain visas or entry/exit stamps for Israel may be refused entry into Lebanon. Travelers whose passports contain Israeli stamps or visas and who also hold an "Arab nationality" may face serious consequences and should not travel to Lebanon with a passport containing an Israeli stamp.
8 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Lebanon Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Lebanon Visa Validity:

Visas are usually valid for three months from the date of issue based on the consulate's discretion.
Lebanese Visa Processing Time:

Visas are usually processed by the Washington DC jurisdiction in 4 working days. The processing time-frame in the New York and Los Angeles jurisdictions is usually within 3 working days. Rush service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Lebanese Tourist Visa Requirements:
Email Requirements
A valid passport and visa are required to travel to this destination. Please note: entry not granted to passports showing Israeli visas or stamps.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Enclose a photo-copy of the picture page of the passport.

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2 Lebanese Visa Application Form:

One signed Lebanon visa application form plus one copy.
Improperly completed Lebanon visa application forms may delay the processing of your Lebanon visa.
3Photo Requirements:

Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs in color, front view and with a plain/white background.
4Other Forms:

A letter of intent outlining the applicant's purpose of travel, the length of intended stay, name of places to be visited, contact information, and accommodation information is required.
5Proof Of Departure:

Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline tickets. A signed letter on the travel agency's letterhead confirming round-trip booking may also be acceptable.
6Minors:

One Parental consent form is required..A child (under 18) who is not traveling with both parents or a legal guardian must provide a notarized letter of consent signed by the non-accompanying parent(s) or guardian authorizing the Lebanese consulate to issue a visa to the minor. A copy of the child's birth certificate and guardianship or custody agreement documents are also required.
7Special Instructions:

Travelers holding passports that contain visas or entry/exit stamps for Israel may be refused entry into Lebanon. Travelers whose passports contain Israeli stamps or visas and who also hold an "Arab nationality" may face serious consequences and should not travel to Lebanon with a passport containing an Israeli stamp.
8 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.


Click here for Lebanon Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Lebanon Visa Validity:

Visas are usually valid for three months from the date of issue based on the consulate's discretion.
Lebanese Visa Processing Time:

Visas are usually processed by the Washington DC jurisdiction in 4 working days. The processing time-frame in the New York and Los Angeles jurisdictions is usually within 3 working days based on the Consulate's discretion. Please visit our Consular Fees page for details. Rush and Emergency service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the embassy to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Lebanese Transit Travel Requirements:
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Traveler must be in possession of a valid passport and onward ticket, and must remain in the airport’s transit area. If traveler intends to pass through immigration, a visa may be required. Please note: entry not granted to passports showing Israeli visas or stamps.
1Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s).

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2Proof Of Departure:

Confirmed onward airline ticket.
3Minors:

One Parental consent form is required.. A child (under 18) who is not traveling with both parents or a legal guardian must provide a notarized letter of consent signed by the non-accompanying parent(s) or guardian authorizing the Lebanese consulate to issue a visa to the minor. A copy of the child's birth certificate and guardianship or custody agreement documents are also required.
4Other Requirements:

Valid onward destination visas (if applicable).
5Special Instructions:

Travelers holding passports that contain visas or entry/exit stamps for Israel may be refused entry into Lebanon. Travelers whose passports contain Israeli stamps or visas and who also hold an "Arab nationality" may face serious consequences and should not travel to Lebanon with a passport containing an Israeli stamp.

Lebanon Visa Application Procedures
  1. Review instructions based on the purpose of journey to Lebanon
  2. Complete, print and sign all visa application forms, including Travisa's Global Reservation Form
  3. Send all of the visa application requirements listed above to Travisa.

    Lebanon Visa Applications can be processed in the following location(s):

Residents of these states:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming


Send documents to:
Travisa - Los Angeles
5455 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 716
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Tel: (323)932-7300
Fax: (323)9327304

Residents of these states:
Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont


Send documents to:
Travisa - New York
290 5th Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Tel: (212) 613-2223
Fax: (212) 613-2287

Residents of these states:
Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia


Send documents to:
Travisa - Washington, DC
1731 21st. St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202) 463-6166
Fax: (202) 293-1112

Residents of these states:
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, West Virginia and Wisconsin


Send documents to:

Please contact the nearest embassy or consulate directly.

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