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Lebanon medical visa

A 72-hour visa on arrival is listed for Syrian passport holders carrying medical documents. A general medical visa route is not described.

Ways to get a Lebanon medical visa

  1. 72-hour visa on arrival with medical documents

    Visa on arrival

    Syrian passport holders travelling on business and carrying medical reports or certificates of treatment or condition.

    Stay
    Up to 72 hours.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Prepare your medical documents and travel details.
    2. Present them at Beirut International Airport or another port of entry.

Who needs it

The listed route applies to Syrian passport holders travelling on business with medical reports or treatment or condition certificates.

How to apply

  1. Prepare the medical reports or certificates and travel documents.
  2. Present them at Beirut International Airport or another port of entry.

What to bring

  • Syrian passport with no Israeli stamps, visas or seals.
  • Medical reports or certificates of treatment or condition.
  • Family book if accompanied by family members.
  • Telephone number and address in Lebanon.
  • Non-refundable return or round-trip ticket.

Good to know

  • The listed rule also states that the traveller must be travelling on business.
  • The description combines business travel with medical documents. It does not explain a wider medical-treatment visa.

Questions

Do I need a medical visa for Lebanon?

The listed route applies to Syrian passport holders travelling on business with medical reports or treatment or condition certificates.

How long can I stay on a Lebanon medical visa?

Up to 72 hours.

What documents do I need for a Lebanon medical visa?

Syrian passport with no Israeli stamps, visas or seals.; Medical reports or certificates of treatment or condition.; Family book if accompanied by family members.; Telephone number and address in Lebanon.; Non-refundable return or round-trip ticket..

How do I apply for a Lebanon medical visa?

1. 1. Prepare the medical reports or certificates and travel documents. 2. 2. Present them at Beirut International Airport or another port of entry.

What rules do I have to follow on a Lebanon medical visa?

The listed rule also states that the traveller must be travelling on business.

Does my passport change whether I need a medical visa for Lebanon?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Lebanon visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a medical visa for Lebanon be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Lebanon medical visa rules?

On Lebanon's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my medical visa once I am in Lebanon?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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