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Nepal passport holders: Single entry for Lebanon. Fee: USD 35 (~USD 35). Processing: 2-4 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa-on-Arrival available for select nationalities; Nepalese require pre-approved visa via embassy. Fee: USD 35 (~NPR 5,285) for 1-month single Tourist. Lebanon has historical Nepali domestic worker presence (now restricted).
Visa types: Tourist Visa (1/3/6 months); Visa-on-Arrival (select categories with pre-approval); Business Visa; Work Visa (restricted post-2023 reforms); Domestic Worker Visa (suspended for many countries including Nepal post-Kafala reforms); Student; Family; Transit; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 3 months from issue. Max Stay: 1 to 6 months based on visa.
Extension possibleConditional
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; 2 photos; Return ticket; Hotel booking or invitation; Bank statement (USD 100/day); Travel insurance; Employment letter; For Business: Lebanese entity invitation; For Family: sponsor's residency in Lebanon.
Visa types (1)
Visa-on-Arrival available for select nationalities; Nepalese require pre-approved visa via embassy. Fee: USD 35 (~NPR 5,285) for 1-month single Tourist. Lebanon has historical Nepali domestic worker presence (now restricted).
Common rejection reasons
Common NP rejections: (1) ISRAELI STAMP in passport = automatic rejection; (2) Past travel to Israeli-occupied territories; (3) Domestic worker visa effectively suspended for Nepal; (4) Inadequate insurance for high-risk region; (5) Beirut Port explosion aftermath affects processing; (6) Sectarian/political sensitivity; (7) Economic crisis affects bank-statement requirements; (8) Onward EU migration via Lebanon flagged.
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