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Embassy of Syria, Beirut
Beirut
بعبدا، اليرزة، قرب وزارة الدفاع
Lebanon visa requirements for Syrian citizens
Syrian citizens get a visa on arrival in Lebanon.
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Lebanon
Visa on arrival
People in certain jobs with Gulf residence can get a visit visa on arrival.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Check your passport stamps
Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Lebanon.
Special rules for Syrian citizens in Lebanon
Syrians: visa on arrival at Beirut if you qualify
- GCC permit must list: businessman, manager, company owner, doctor, engineer or lawyer.
- Tourists: USD 1,000, accommodation proof, return/onward ticket; visa covers booked stay.
- Business: occupation proof and invitation/guarantee letter; stay up to one month.
- Lebanese citizens’ spouses and children: official relationship proof; maximum six months.
- Travelling through Lebanon to Syria: visa on arrival, maximum 48 hours.
What to do
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.
Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in Lebanon.
Ways into Lebanon
Your passport and trip details decide which tourist route applies.
Visa on arrivalGulf resident arrival visaPeople in certain jobs with Gulf residence can get a visit visa on arrival.
How to apply
- Check that your job and Gulf residence qualify.
- Carry your passport, residence permit and job proof.
- Show these at the airport or border.
Documents required
- Passport
- Current Gulf residence permit
- Proof of eligible job
- Your stay cannot last beyond your passport or Gulf residence permit.
- This visit visa does not give permission to work in Lebanon.
Visa requiredEmbassy tourist visaApply through a Lebanese embassy before your holiday.
- Fee
- Fees vary by embassy and entry count
How to apply
- Find the Lebanese embassy serving where you live.
- Check your passport and any extra approval rules.
- Fill in the form and gather the documents.
- Submit your application and pay the fee.
- Wait for your visa and approvals before travelling.
Documents required
- Visa form
- Passport and colour copy
- Photo, 3.5 × 4.5 cm
- Hotel booking or host details
- Host invitation and identity proof
- Return flight booking
- Bank statements or funds proof
- Job or sponsor income proof
- Some travellers need extra approval from General Security, Lebanon's border authority.
- Visit visas are suspended for people from DR Congo and Uganda.
Sources (15)Last updated 11 November 2026
- General Directorate of General Security: entry rules by nationality
- General Security: detailed entry rules by nationality, Arabic
- General Security: visas granted by embassies
- General Security: visa conditions and supporting documents
- General Security: visa types and domestic application fees
- General Security: visa suspension for Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
- General Security: entry requirements for Iranian nationals
- General Security: Ghanaian entry and residence restrictions
- General Security: electronic services
- General Security magazine, February 2020: planned electronic visa service
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants: visa types, older published table
- Embassy of Lebanon in Washington: visas
- Embassy of Lebanon in London: visas
- Embassy of Lebanon in Berlin: visa services
- Consulate General of Lebanon in Dubai: visas
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from Syria
- Plugs A B C D GAdapter for some
- MoneyLBP ل.ل
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageArabicSpoken at home too
- Emergency999 or 112 police140 ambulance
Planning your Lebanon trip
Best time to go: Spring and autumn have fewer crowds and less humidity than summer, though there is more rain. June to August is usually dry, but the coast can be very hot and humid; check official safety advice before planning travel.
- Downtown BeirutExplore the city centre and the outdoor cafes around Place de l'Etoile.
- Baalbeck Roman TemplesSee some of the largest Roman ruins.
- Al Bass Archaeological Site, TyreThis World Heritage site has ancient burial grounds, a monumental arch, a Roman road and a large Roman horse-racing arena.
- Jeita GrottoTwo limestone caves contain striking rock formations and an underground river, 20 km north of Beirut.
Scams to watch for in Lebanon
- Taxi fare overchargingYou start a ride without agreeing on the fare, then face an inflated price. Beirut hail-taxis do not have fixed meters. Authorized airport taxis have an airport logo, but this does not guarantee an honest fare.
- Short-changing when paying in dollarsYou pay in US dollars and receive too little change in Lebanese lira. Change may also contain both currencies, making the total harder to check.
- Poor exchange rates and fresh-dollar scam riskA poor exchange rate can leave you with far fewer lira than expected. Banks are described as having used an old rate far below the real rate. Visitors carrying fresh US dollars also face a general scam risk, though no specific method is described.
About Lebanon
Lebanon is a republic on the eastern Mediterranean between Syria and Israel, with two mountain ranges.
- Capital
- Beirut
- Money
- Lebanese pound (ل.ل)
- Languages
- Arabic, French
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +961
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Questions
Are there special rules for Syrian citizens visiting Lebanon?
Syrian citizens can get a visa on arrival at Beirut (BEY) if they meet one of the listed conditions.
Where can Syrian citizens enter Lebanon?
Only through: Beirut (BEY).
Do syrian citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
Syrian citizens get a visa on arrival in Lebanon.
Can I get the Lebanon visa at the airport?
Yes. Syrian citizens get the visa when they land in Lebanon. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Can I enter Lebanon with Israeli stamps in my passport?
Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Lebanon.
Do lebanese citizens need a visa for Syria?
Lebanese citizens do not need a visa for Syria. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 180 days.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Lebanon?
Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman Qatar, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Lebanon are easier for syrian citizens?
Palestine, Bahrain, Yemen, Iran Malaysia, and 3 more let syrian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Lebanon?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
What money is used in Lebanon?
Lebanese pound (ل.ل). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Lebanon?
Arabic and French.
How strong is the Syria passport?
It ranks #101 and reaches 25 destinations without applying ahead.
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