Data verified
India passport holders: Single entry for Lebanon. Fee: USD 35 (~USD 35). Processing: Same day (VoA) / 2-4 weeks (embassy). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa-on-Arrival available for some select nationalities; Indians can also get VoA for 1-month Tourist (USD 35) with hotel + return ticket. Embassy visa via Lebanese Embassy New Delhi.
Visa types: Tourist Visa-on-Arrival (1-month single, USD 35 — Indians eligible); Tourist Visa (1/3/6 months via embassy); Business Visa; Work Visa (restricted post-2023 reforms); Domestic Worker Visa; Student; Family; Transit; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: VoA single entry. Max Stay: 1 month (extendable to 3 months in-country).
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, must NOT have Israeli stamps); Application form / VoA arrival form; 2 photos; Return ticket; Hotel booking or invitation; Bank statement (USD 100/day); Travel insurance; Employment letter; Aadhaar + PAN; For Business: Lebanese entity invitation; For Family: sponsor's residency in Lebanon.
Visa types (1)
Visa-on-Arrival available for some select nationalities; Indians can also get VoA for 1-month Tourist (USD 35) with hotel + return ticket. Embassy visa via Lebanese Embassy New Delhi.
Common rejection reasons
Common IN rejections: (1) ISRAELI STAMP in passport = automatic rejection; (2) Past travel to Israeli-occupied territories; (3) Inadequate insurance for high-risk region; (4) Beirut Port explosion aftermath affects processing; (5) Sectarian/political sensitivity; (6) Economic crisis affects bank-statement requirements; (7) Onward EU migration via Lebanon flagged.
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