Visa requirements for Lebanese citizens

The front cover of the Lebanese biometric passport

Visa requirements for citizens of the Republic of Lebanon are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other sovereign countries and territories placed on citizens of the Republic of Lebanon.

As of 2024, Lebanese citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 46 countries and territories, ranking the Lebanese passport 96th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.[1]

Citizens of the Republic of Lebanon do not need a passport when travelling to Syria, they may use just their domestic national identification cards called in Arabic: بطاقة الهوية (bițāqat al-hawiya) and in French: carte nationale d'identité.

Visa requirements map

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Visa requirements for Lebanese citizens
  Lebanon
  Visa not required
  Visa on arrival
  eVisa
  Visa available both on arrival or online
  Visa required

Visa requirements

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General visa requirements of fully internationally recognized sovereign countries and territories towards citizens of the Republic of Lebanon:

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees)
 Afghanistan Visa required[2]
  • Visa not required for holders of a copy of a parent's passport proving that they are citizens of The Islamic Emirate Of Afghanistan.
  • All visitors are fingerprinted upon entry.[3]
  • Women passengers should cover their body with clothing, except for the face, hands, and feet.[4]
 Albania eVisa[5][6]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for passengers of Albanian origin. [citation needed]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states and the United States.
 Algeria Visa required[7]
  • Passengers must hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay and documents required for their next destination.[citation needed]
 Andorra Visa required[8]
  • Multiple-entry Schengen visa is required to enter and exit Andorra.[9]
 Angola Visa required[10]
  • Visa not required for personnel of oil companies established in Angola, provided they present a photocopy of their passport, 4 photos, and a copy of a visa application which should be submitted by the oil company at least 2 weeks prior to arrival.
  • International Certificate of Vaccination is required.[citation needed]
 Antigua and Barbuda eVisa[11][12]
 Argentina Visa required[14]
  • All visitors are fingerprinted and photographed upon entry.
 Armenia eVisa / Visa on arrival[15][16] 120 days
  • Valid for 120 days within 1 year.
  • Obtainable online.
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.[citation needed]
 Australia Online Visa required[17][18]
  • May Apply Online. (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.[citation needed]
  • Passengers traveling on domestic sectors of international flights within Australia must hold passports, or passport replacing documents accepted by Australia.[citation needed]
  • Valid Australian visas in a full or expired Lebanese passports are accepted if accompanied by a new Lebanese passport. Verification by airlines using Australia's Advanced Passenger Processing (APP) System will require the details of the travel document that contains the Australian visa.[citation needed]
  • Passengers who have a criminal conviction record may be refused entry or transit.[citation needed]
 Austria Visa required[19]
 Azerbaijan Visa not required[20] 30 days
  • Applied unilaterally.
 Bahamas eVisa[21]
  • The visa can be obtained through British diplomatic missions.[citation needed]
 Bahrain eVisa / Visa on arrival[22] 14 days
  • e-Visa Obtainable online ONLY for holders of a valid visit visa to UAE, UK, USA, KSA (excluding Hajj & Umrah visa), Schengen or USA Green Card. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 1 day for valid visa holders or residents of Saudi Arabia providing hey continue their journey by land using the Causeway to Saudi Arabia.[citation needed]
  • Visa on arrival for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports[citation needed]
  • Multiple-entry Visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 3 months within 6 months for a maximum stay of 2 weeks per visit for residents of the GCC member states.[23][24][25]
 Bangladesh Visa required[26]
  • Visa on arrival for passengers of Bangladeshi origin.[citation needed]
  • Visa on arrival for spouses and children of passengers of Bangladeshi origin provided they present return/onward tickets for a maximum stay of 30 days.[citation needed]
  • Visa on arrival for holders of a confirmation letter issued by the Bangladesh Board of Investment (BOI) containing a BOI registration number and traveling on business provided they present return/onward tickets. The accredited inviting organization must notify the Immigration authorities prior to arrival.[citation needed]
  • Extensions of stay is possible for a fee.[27]
  • Departure tax applies.[28]
 Barbados Visa not required[29] 90 days
 Belarus Visa required[30]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 10 days at Brest (BQT), Augustów Canal, or Grodno (GNA) provided holding a confirmation issued by a travel agency.[31][32][33][34]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 5 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states. Must arrive via Minsk International Airport.[35]
  • Visa not required for passengers visiting to Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park for up to 3 days.[36]
  • Visa on arrival at the Minsk International Airport if the support documents were submitted to the Consular Division at Minsk (not later than 3 (for short-term visas) or 5 working days (for long-term visas) the expected date of arrival.[37]
  • Visa on arrival at the Minsk International Airport for holders of an invitation letter issued by a Belarusian tourist company or a medical or health organization. The letter must be written on official headed paper with the passenger's name, passport details, purpose, and duration of stay. The letter must also have the original signature and official seal of the head of the inviting organization.[citation needed]
  • Passengers are required to have a health insurance which can be purchased on arrival at the Minsk International Airport.[citation needed]
  • Transiting without a visa is not allowed under any circumstance.[citation needed]
  • Registration with the local police within 7 days of arrival is mandatory.[citation needed]
 Belgium Visa required[38]
 Belize Visa required[39]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states or the United States.[citation needed]
  • Passengers must hold at least 50 USD a day and documents required for their next destination.
  • Departure tax applies.[40]
 Benin eVisa[41][42]
 Bhutan eVisa[44][45]
  • Visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 15 days for passengers who sent their application by a tour operator to the department of tourism at least two and a half months in advance, provided they present two passport photos.
  • Visas are issued only to tourists booked with a local licensed tour operator.
 Bolivia Online Visa / Visa on arrival[46] 30 days[47]
  • Extensions of stay is possible for a maximum stay of 5 months for a fee.[48]
  • Departure tax applies.[49]
 Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa required[50]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 6 months for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states and the United States.[51][52]
  • Registration with the local police within 24 hours of arrival is mandatory.[citation needed]
 Botswana eVisa[53][54] 3 months
 Brazil Visa required[55]
  • Visa is not required for a maximum stay of 3 months within 6 months for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports[citation needed]
  • Eligible to apply for three-year visas valid for tourism and business trips and may use them whenever they visit Brazil within that period.
  • Visa is not required for a maximum stay of 3 months within 6 months for holders of a VIPER visa issued by Brazil[citation needed]
 Brunei Visa required[56]
  • All visitors are fingerprinted upon entry.
  • Immigration offences, such as visa overstaying, are punishable by jail, fines, and caning.
 Bulgaria Visa required[57]
 Burkina Faso eVisa[58][59]
 Burundi Visa on arrival[60] 1 month
  • Visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 1 month for holders of an "Entry Authorization" letter issued by the authorities of Burundi before departure.[citation needed]
  • All visitors are fingerprinted upon entr.y[citation needed]
 Cambodia eVisa / Visa on arrival[61][62] 30 days
  • Valid for 30 days per trip.[citation needed]
  • Extensions of stay is possible up to a maximum stay of 12 months for a fee.[63]
  • Passengers not permitted to make day trips that arrive and depart on the same day, except when arriving and departing at Phnom Penh (PNH) airport or hold a multiple-entry business visa.[citation needed]
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.[citation needed]
  • Visa on arrival for passengers who were born in Cambodia.[citation needed]
  • All visitors are fingerprinted upon entry and exit.
 Cameroon eVisa[64][65]
  • Visa not required for holders of an ID card for International Organization.
  • Visa on arrival to holders of a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure and issued by "Le Delegue General de la Surete".[citation needed]
  • International Certificate of Vaccination is required.
 Canada Visa required[66]
  • Visa not required for holders of a Green Card issued by the United States unless deemed inadmissible.[67]
  • Transit Visa is required except for holders of a B or C visa issued by Switzerland when traveling to the United States flying with Air Canada.
  • Visa not required for holders of a valid student or employment authorization and/or holders of a Parapan Identity and Accreditation Card (PIAC).[citation needed]
  • Obtainable online for visitor, study, work, medical, and permanent residence visas.[68] Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
  • Passengers who have a criminal conviction record may be refused entry or transit.[69]
 Cape Verde Visa on arrival[70] 90 days
 Central African Republic Visa required[72]
 Chad Visa required[74]
 Chile Visa required[75]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 3 months within 6 months for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports.[citation needed]
  • Visa on arrival for holders of an Entry Authorization Letter issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.[citation needed]
 China Visa required[76]
  • Visa is not required for a maximum stay of 6 days for passengers traveling for tourism purposes in a group organized by a Chinese international tour operator or registered travel agency provided they are arriving from Hong Kong or Macao to take a trip to the Zhujiang Delta in Guangdong province or arriving or departing at or to Dongguan (DGM), Guangzhou(CAN), Huizhou (HUZ), Shantou (SWA), Shenzhen (SZX) or Zhuhai (ZUH).[citation needed]
  • Visa is not required for a maximum stay of 30 days for holders of a Port Visa notification.[citation needed]
  • Visa on arrival at Beijing (PEK) for a maximum stay of 3 months for holders of a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure. The airlines must fax all documents to the station managed prior to arrival and the passenger must have a confirmation from the Immigration authorities that the visa will be issued on arrival, two passport photos, a passport that contains at least 1 blank visa page, and an invitation letter issued by the Chinese Authorities or by a sponsor approved by the Chinese authorities who must meet the passenger on arrival.[citation needed]
  • Visa on arrival at Chendgu (CTU), Fuzhou (FOC), Shanghai ( (Hongqiao (SHA) Pudong (PVG), or Xiamen (XMN) for a maximum stay of 1 month holders of a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure provided they present a letter of invitation issued by the immigration authorities that the visa will be issued on arrival, two passport photos, a confirmed return or onward ticket, a passport that contains at least one blank visa page, and a sponsor approved by the Chinese authorities is there to meet the passenger on arrival.[citation needed]
  • All visitors between the ages of 14 and 70 are fingerprinted upon entry and exit.[77]
  • Registration with the local police within 24 hours of arrival is mandatory.[citation needed]
 Colombia Online Visa[78][79]
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.[citation needed]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 3 months within 6 months for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports.[80]
 Comoros Visa on arrival[81] 45 days
 Republic of the Congo Visa required[82]
  • Visa not required for holders of a V.I.P invitation letter.[citation needed]
  • Visa on arrival for those participating in United Nations meetings.
  • Visa on arrival for holders of a special entry authorization can obtain a visa on arrival. The entry authorization must be signed by the Minister of Interior and Decentralization and by the Director General of Territorial.
  • Passengers must hold an invitation letter or hotel reservation in addition to the visa.[citation needed]
  • International Certificate of Vaccination is required.[citation needed]
 Democratic Republic of the Congo eVisa[83][84] 7 days
  • Visa on arrival for passengers of Democratic Republic of Congo origin.[citation needed]
  • Visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 7 days for holders of a letter ("visa volant") issued by the Ministry of Interior and Security.[citation needed]
  • Passengers not holding visas issued in their country of residence will be refused entry (unless there is no embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in their country of residence).[citation needed]
  • Registration with the local police upon arrival is mandatory.[citation needed]
  • International Certificate of Vaccination is required.[citation needed]
 Costa Rica Visa required[85]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 30 days for valid visa holders or residents of Canada.[citation needed]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 30 days for valid multiple-entry visa holders or residents of Japan or the United States used at least once and valid for at least 6 months beyond the period of intended stay.[citation needed]
  • Costa Rican visas should be used within 60 days after the date of issuance.[citation needed]
 Côte d'Ivoire eVisa[86][87] 3 months
 Croatia Visa required[88]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states.[citation needed]
  • Registration with the local police within 24 hours of arrival is mandatory.[citation needed]
 Cuba Tourist card Required[89] 90 days
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 3 months within 6 months for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports.[90]
  • Tourist Cards (Tarjeta del Turista) must be obtained prior to arrival from diplomatic missions of Cuba, authorized airlines, or travel agencies. The card valid for a maximum stay of 90 days[citation needed]
  • Extensions of stay is possible up to a maximum stay of 60 days for a fee.
  • Passengers who are former nationals of Cuba who left Cuba before 1971 must hold passports endorsed "Habilitado" for HE-11[citation needed]
  • Passengers must cover the length of their stay by 50 USD per day or equivalent in other convertible currencies in cash or traveler's cheques unless they have previously contracted touristic activities with MINTUR in Cuba.[citation needed]
  • Passengers are required to have a travel insurance to cover their medical expenses while in Cuba and should be purchased before departure.[citation needed]
 Cyprus Visa required[91]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports.[92]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states.[92]
 Czech Republic Visa required[93]
 Denmark Visa required[94]
 Djibouti eVisa[95][96] 90 days
  • Obtainable online.
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
 Dominica Visa not required[97] 21 days
 Dominican Republic Visa required[99]
 Ecuador Visa not required[100] 90 days
 Egypt Visa not required (conditions apply)[101][102][103][104] 90 days
 El Salvador Visa required[105]
 Equatorial Guinea eVisa[106][107]
 Eritrea Visa required[108]
  • Visa not required for minors under 18 years of age accompanied by parents, provided they present an Eritrean National ID Card.[citation needed]
  • Visa on arrival for holders of a printed confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure provided the sponsor in Eritrea submits the request to the Eritrean Immigration Authority 48 hours before arrival and the passenger holds 1 passport photo.[citation needed]
  • Departure tax applies.[109]
 Estonia Visa required[110]
 Eswatini Visa required[111]
 Ethiopia eVisa / Visa on arrival[112][113] Up to 90 days
 Fiji Visa required[116]
  • Passengers who have a criminal conviction record may be refused entry or transit.[citation needed]
 Finland Visa required[117]
 France Visa required[118]
 Gabon eVisa[119][120] 90 days
 Gambia Visa required[121]
 Georgia Visa not required[122] 1 year
  • Medical insurance for the full duration of the intended stay is mandatory.[citation needed]
 Germany Visa required[123]
 Ghana Visa required[124]
  • Visa not required for holders of a dual Nationality Card issued by Ghana. [citation needed]
  • Visa on arrival for passengers of Ghanaian origin and not holding a "Dual Nationality Card" and entering Ghana on a Lebanese passport provided they present a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure and a copy of the visa-on-arrival approval issued at least 48 hours prior to traveling to Ghana by the Ghana Immigration Service. The approval must contain both traveler's passport and visa numbers and a copy of the bio-data and photo page of the applicant's passport.[citation needed]
  • All visitors are fingerprinted upon entry<.[125]
  • International Certificate of Vaccination is required.[citation needed]
 Greece Visa required[126]
 Grenada Visa required[127]
 Guatemala Visa required[128]
  • Departure tax applies.[129]
 Guinea eVisa[130][131] 90 days
 Guinea-Bissau Visa on arrival[132] 90 days
 Guyana Visa required[133]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 3 months within 6 months for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports.[citation needed]
  • Visa not required for passengers who are under 17 years of age and were born in Guyana. [citation needed]
  • Visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days for holders of a letter of invitation from a sponsor or host, contact details of sponsor/host/hotel, and two passport photos.[citation needed]
  • Visa on arrival for holders of a confirmation, issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, or a pre-arranged business, employment, or student visa.[citation needed]
 Haiti Visa not required[134] 3 months
 Honduras Visa required[137]
  • Departure tax applies.[138]
 Hungary Visa required[139]
  • Visa not required for 90 days within 180 days inside Schengen Area for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports.[citation needed]
 Iceland Visa required[140]
 India Visa required[141]
  • Visa not required for holders of a Person of Indian Origin. (PIO) Card[citation needed]
  • Visa not required for holders of an Overseas Citizen of India" card or booklet.[citation needed]
  • Passengers arriving from Guinea, Liberia, Mali and Sierra Leone at Bangalore (BLR), Chennai (MAA), Cochin (COK), Delhi (DEL), Hyderabad (HYD), Kolkata (CCU) or Mumbai (BOM) are subject to enhanced passenger screening and medical checks.[citation needed]
  • Holders of visas that specifically state the city or airport of entry must enter India at that specified city or airport.[citation needed]
  • All visitors are fingerprinted upon entry.[citation needed]
 Indonesia eVisa[142][143] 60 days
  • Extensions of stay is possible.[144]
 Iran Visa not required[145] 30 days
  • Valid for 30 days within 180 days.[citation needed]
  • Extensions of stay is possible for a fee.[146][147]
  • Registration with the local police within 8 days of arrival is mandatory.
 Iraq Free visa on arrival[148][149][150] 30 days
  • Valid for 30 days.
  • Visa is issued in any port of entry.
 Ireland Visa required[151]
 Israel Visa required[152]
  • Confirmation from the Israeli Foreign Ministry is required before a visa is issued.[153]
  • Any person "who knowingly issues a public call for boycotting Israel" will be refused entry.[154]
 Italy Visa required[155]
 Jamaica Visa required[156]
  • Departure tax applies.[157]
 Japan Visa required[158]
  • All visitors are fingerprinted upon entry.[159][160]
  • Holders of Lebanese passports who reside in the following 11 countries (Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States) can apply and obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa). The duration of stay for these countries is up to 90 days.[161][162]
 Jordan Visa not required[163] 3 months
  • Valid for 3 months within 6 months.[citation needed]
  • The visa-free facility is not applicable for holders of emergency or temporary passports thus they should obtain a visa beforehand.[citation needed]
  • Iris scan taken upon entry and departure.[citation needed]
 Kazakhstan eVisa[164][165]
  • Visa on arrival at Almaty (ALA) and Nur-Sultan (TSE) Airports for those arriving from a country without a Kazakh representation and are holding a confirmation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that a visa has been approved before departure.
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
 Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation[166][167] 90 days
  • Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance.
  • eTA fee is USD 32.50.
  • Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable).
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
 Kiribati Visa required[168]
 North Korea Visa required[169]
  • Passengers traveling for tourism purposes must hold an authorization to travel issued by a travel company in North Korea[citation needed]
 South Korea Visa required[170][171][172]
  • Printed visa authorization and an Electronic Visa Issuance Confirmation issued by the Ministry of Justice must be presented at the time of travel.[citation needed]
  • Visa not required if arriving at and departing from Jeju (CJU) Airport.[citation needed]
  • Visa not required for passengers who have previously entered Korea (Rep.) at least 4 times within the last 2 years or at least 10 visits in total.[173][174]
  • Visa Exemption for 30 days for those who are in transit through South Korea, provided they present a physical visa or a residence permit issued by the following countries and are arriving at South Korea from one of these countries and continuing to a third country, or arriving from a third country and continuing to one of these countries.

1 - Holders of e-Visas or e-resident permits are only permitted visa-free entry if they depart from Australia.

  • All visitors are fingerprinted upon entry.[175]
 Kuwait Visa required[176]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 1 month for holders of a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure provided they are traveling for tourism purposes and having a sponsor in Kuwait who must hold the original visa.[citation needed]
  • Visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 3 months within 6 months for residents of the GCC member states.[177]
  • Visa on arrival for holders of confirmation from the transporting carrier and are traveling for tourism purposes for a maximum stay of 1 month.[citation needed]
  • Holders of a resident visa or a work permit traveling to Kuwait for the first time are required to hold an original Criminal Clearance Certificate authenticated by a Kuwait diplomatic mission in their country of residence.[citation needed]
 Kyrgyzstan eVisa[178][179] 60 days
 Laos Visa required[181]
 Latvia Visa required[182]
 Lesotho eVisa[183][184]
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.[citation needed]
 Liberia Visa required[185]
 Libya eVisa[186][187]
 Liechtenstein Visa required[188]
 Lithuania Visa required[189]
 Luxembourg Visa required[190]
 Madagascar Visa on arrival[191] 60 days
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
  • Extensions of stay for a maximum stay of 4 months is possible for a fee.[192]
 Malawi eVisa[193][194] 90 days
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.[citation needed]
  • The Travel document should be valid for 180 days and bear at least 2 blank pages.
 Malaysia Visa not required[195] 90 days
  • Valid for 90 days within 180 days. [citation needed]
  • Extensions of stay is possible twice, 30 days each, for a fee.[196][197][198]
  • Visa on arrival for students attending a university or college in Malaysia for the duration of their study period provided they hold all documentation confirming placement and met by a representative.[citation needed]
  • All visitors are fingerprinted upon entry and exit.[199]
  • Immigration offences, such as visa overstaying, are punishable by jail, fines, and caning.[200]
 Maldives Free visa on arrival[201] 30 days
  • Valid for 30 days per trip.[citation needed]
  • Extensions of stay is possible up to a maximum stay of 60 days for a fee.[202]
 Mali Visa required[203]
 Malta Visa required[204]
  • Visa not required except for 90 days within 180 days inside Schengen Area for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports.[citation needed]
 Marshall Islands Visa on arrival[205] 90 days
 Mauritania Visa on arrival[206]
 Mauritius Visa on arrival[208] 60 days
  • Valid for 60 days within 120 days for business purposes and 60 days within 180 days for business purposes. [citation needed]
  • Extensions of stay is possible for a fee.
  • An Entry permit or Residence Permit is required for those holding Work permits.[citation needed]
 Mexico Visa required[209]
 Micronesia Visa not required[210] 30 days
 Moldova Visa required[211]
  • Citizens holding a residence permit or a valid visa issued by one of the member states of the European Union or one of the parties to the Schengen Agreement can apply for an electronic visa.[212]
 Monaco Visa required[213]
 Mongolia Visa required[214]
  • Registration with the local police within 30 days of arrival is mandatory.[citation needed]
 Montenegro Visa required[215]
 Morocco Visa required[216]
  • Visa not required for children under 17 years of age having a Moroccan parent and registered in that parent's passport.[citation needed]
 Mozambique eVisa / Visa on arrival[217][218] 30 days
 Myanmar Visa required[219]
  • Overstaying is punishable by a fine of 3 USD per day which is paid upon departure.[citation needed]
 Namibia Visa required[220]
 Nauru Visa required[221]
  • Visa not required for holders of an entry permit letter (visa letter) issued by Nauru.[citation needed]
   Nepal Online Visa / Visa on arrival[222] 90 days
  • Valid for 90 days within 180 days. [citation needed]
  • Obtainable at Tribhuvan International Airport and certain land borders.
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
  • Extensions of stay is possible for a fee.[223]
  • The visa-on-arrival (VoA) facility is not applicable for holders of temporary passports thus they should obtain a visa beforehand.[citation needed]
 Netherlands Visa required[224]
 New Zealand Visa required[225]
  • Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.[226]
 Nicaragua Visa required[227]
 Niger Visa required[228]
 Nigeria eVisa[229][230] 90 days
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.[citation needed]
  • Visa not required for former citizens of Nigeria, provided they present a valid passport issued by the Republic of Lebanon together with an expired Nigerian passport.[citation needed]
  • Visa not required for holders of a confirmation from the Immigration Authority Headquarters in Abuja that a visa has been approved before departure.[citation needed]
 North Macedonia Visa required[231]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 15 days for valid visa holders or residents of Canada, the European Union member states, the United Kingdom, or the United States. The visa must be valid for at least 5 days beyond the period of intended stay in North Macedonia.[citation needed]
  • Passengers must hold an approval issued by the Ministry of Interior in addition to the visa.[citation needed]
  • Registration with the local police within 24 hours of arrival is mandatory.[citation needed]
 Norway Visa required[232]
  • The form may be filled online and submitted to the diplomatic mission.[233][234]
 Oman Visa not required[235] 14 days
  • Visitors must have a confirmed hotel reservation, health insurance and a return ticket.[236]
  • Holders of a visa or entrance stamp of the Emirate of Dubai that is valid for at least 21 days are visa exempt.
  • Holders of a visa for Qatar that is valid for travel to Oman and valid for at least one month are visa exempt when arriving directly from Qatar.
  • Extensions of stay is possible up to a maximum stay of 2 months for a fee.[citation needed]
 Pakistan eVisa[237] 90 days
  • Issued free of charge as of August 2024.
 Palau Free visa on arrival[238] 30 days
  • Valid for 30 days per trip.
  • Extensions of stay is possible up to a maximum stay of 90 days for a fee.[239]
 Panama Visa required[240]
  • Visa not required for those who were born in Panama.[citation needed]
  • Visa not required for holders of an ID card or Birth Certificate issued by Panama.
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 30 days for holders of a printed Travel Authorization.
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 30 days for valid visa holders or residents of Australia, Canada, the European Union member states, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore, or South Korea.
  • Passengers who have a criminal conviction record may be refused entry or transit.[citation needed]
 Papua New Guinea eVisa[241][242] 60 days
  • Visitors may apply for a visa online under the "Tourist - Own Itinerary" category.
 Paraguay Visa required[243]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 3 months within 6 months for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports.[citation needed]
  • All visitors are fingerprinted upon entry.[citation needed]
 Peru Visa required[244]
 Philippines Visa required[245]
 Poland Visa required[246]
 Portugal Visa required[247]
 Qatar Visa not required[248][249] 30 days
 Romania Visa required[251]
  • May Apply Online.[252]
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.[citation needed]
 Russia Visa required[253]
 Rwanda Visa not required[257] 30 days
 Saint Kitts and Nevis eVisa[258][259]
  • Obtainable online.
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.[citation needed]
 Saint Lucia Visa required[260]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 1 day for cruise ship passengers.[261]
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa required[262]
  • Visa not required for passengers of Vincentian origin provided they present a copy of their parent's birth certificates accompanied by their own birth certificate. [citation needed]
 Samoa Visa not required[263] 60 days
  • Valid for 60 days per trip[citation needed]
  • Extensions of stay is possible up to a maximum stay of 1 month for a fee.[264]
 San Marino Visa required[265]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states.[citation needed]
 São Tomé and Príncipe eVisa[266][267]
 Saudi Arabia Visa required[268]
  • All visitors are fingerprinted upon entry.[269]
  • Residents of GCC countries can apply for Saudi eVisas online and residents of the United States, United Kingdom and European Union may apply for a visa on arrival.[270]
 Senegal Visa required[271]
 Serbia Visa required[272]
  • Visa not required for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports[273]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states and the United States
 Seychelles Electronic Border System[274][275] 3 months
  • Application can be submitted up to 30 days before travel.
  • Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles.
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
  • Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card.
  • Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country.
 Sierra Leone eVisa / Visa on arrival[276][277] 3 months / 30 days
 Singapore Visa required[278]
  • Visa application can be submitted online using the 'e-Service' through a strategic partner or a local contact in Singapore.[279]
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.[citation needed]
  • All visitors are fingerprinted upon entry and exit.[280]
 Slovakia Visa required[281]
  • Registration with the local police within 3 working days of arrival is mandatory.[citation needed]
 Slovenia Visa required[282]
  • Registration with the local police within 72 hours of arrival is mandatory.[citation needed]
 Solomon Islands Visa required[283]
  • Visa on arrival for holders of a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure.[citation needed]
 Somalia Visa on arrival[284] 30 days
  • Valid for 30 days per trip[citation needed]
  • Obtainable at t Bosaso (BSA), Galcaio (GLK), Garowe (GGR), Kisimayu (KMU), and Mogadishu (MGQ).[citation needed]
  • Visa on arrival for holders of an invitation letter issued by the government of Somaliland.[citation needed]
  • Visa on arrival for passengers of Somali origin provided they were born in Somalia.[citation needed]
  • Passengers must exchange or equivalent of other freely convertible foreign currency upon arrival.[citation needed]
 South Africa Visa required[285]
 South Sudan eVisa[286][287]
  • Obtainable online.
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
  • Visa on arrival for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports.
  • Visa on arrival for passengers of Sudanese origin.
  • Visa on arrival for holders of an identity card copy issued by the United Nations with a clearance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in South Sudan.
 Spain Visa required[288]
 Sri Lanka eVisa / Visa on arrival[289][290] 60 days / 30 days
  • The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6 month period.[291]
  • Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
  • e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
  • If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
 Sudan Visa required[292]
  • Visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 60 days for holders of an "Entry Permit" issued by the Sudanese Ministry of interior [citation needed]
  • Visa on arrival for passengers of Sudanese origin from the father's side provided they present a national ID number, a national ID card, or an old Sudanese passport or birth certificate [citation needed]
  • Visa on arrival for spouses married to a Sudanese national provided holding a marriage certificate
  • Registration with the local police within 3 days of arrival is mandatory[citation needed]
 Suriname Visa not required[293][294] 90 days
  • An entrance fee of USD 25 or EUR 25 must be paid online prior to arrival.[295]
  • Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.[296]
 Sweden Visa required[297]
  Switzerland Visa required[298]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports.
  • The form may be filled online and submitted to the diplomatic mission.[299][300]
 Syria Visa not required[301] 180 days
 Tajikistan eVisa / Visa on arrival[302][303] 60 days / 45 days
  • Obtainable at Dushanbe International Airport.[citation needed]
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
  • e-Visa holders can enter through all border points.
  • Extensions of stay is possible up to a maximum stay of 60 days for a fee.[304]
 Tanzania Visa required[305]
  • May apply online but requires a Referral Visa.
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.[citation needed]
 Thailand eVisa[306][307] 60 days
 Timor-Leste Visa on arrival[308] 30 days
  • For arrivals by air only.[309]
  • Valid for 30 days per trip.
  • Extensions of stay is possible up to a maximum stay of 90 days for a 75 USD.[310]
 Togo eVisa[311][312] 15 days
 Tonga Visa required[313]
 Trinidad and Tobago Visa required[314]
  • Visa on arrival for holders of a confirmation from the immigration that a visa has been approved before departure.[citation needed]
 Tunisia Visa required[315]
  • Visa not required for residents of the GCC member states for a maximum stay of 15 days. The residence permits must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.[citation needed]
  • Visa not required for passengers traveling on an organized tour.[citation needed]
 Turkey Visa not required[316] 90 days
  • Valid for 90 days within 180 days.[citation needed]
  • Extensions of stay is not possible, but passengers exceeding the period of 90 days within 180 days should obtain a residence permit ("Ikamet Vesikasi") from the immigration police and must be presented to airport officials upon departure.[citation needed]
 Turkmenistan Visa required[317]
  • Visa on arrival for maximum stay of 10 days extendable for another 10 days for holders of a letter of invitation issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.[citation needed]
  • Special permits from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are required prior to arrival if visiting Atamurat, Cheleken, Dashoguz, Serhas, and Serhetabat.
  • Departure tax applies.[318]
 Tuvalu Visa on arrival[319] 1 month
  • Valid for 1 month per trip.[citation needed]
  • Extensions of stay is possible up to a maximum stay of 3 months within 6 months for a fee.[320]
 Uganda eVisa[321][322] 3 months
  • Valid for 3 or 6 months per trip, fees may vary accordingly.[323]
  • Obtainable at Entebbe Airport in Kampala[citation needed]
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel[citation needed]
  • Must apply online at least 2 business days or more prior to travel. As of March 2017, airlines were refusing passengers permission to board flights to Uganda if they did not have a print-out of the document showing that they had successfully applied for an e-Visa. Ugandan immigration authorities also may require additional documentation, including proof of a return plane ticket and detailed tour itinerary in Uganda.[citation needed]
  • Extensions of stay is possible for a fee.
  • All visitors are fingerprinted upon entry.[324][dubiousdiscuss]
  • International Certificate of Vaccination is required.[citation needed]
 Ukraine Visa required[325]
  • Visa not required for passengers under 18 year of age provided their name is mentioned in parent/guardian's visa.[citation needed]
 United Arab Emirates Visa required[326]
  • Visa on arrival for residents of the GCC member states for a maximum stay of 1 month. [citation needed]
  • Electronic Visas online via www.ednrd.ae if residing in one of the 5 other GCC countries. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.[327]
  • Obtainable online if arriving on Air Arabia,[328] Emirates,[329] Etihad,[330] Air Baltic, Air Berlin, Air Serbia, and flydubai. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
  • Extensions of stay is possible up to a maximum stay of 3 months within 6 months for a fee[331]
  • Iris scan taken upon entry.[citation needed]
 United Kingdom Visa required[332]
  • Transit Visa required, unless other exemptions apply for Visa-free Direct Airside Transit.[333]
 United States Visa required[114]
  • Visa not required for holders of a Form I-512. (Authorization for Parole of an Alien into the United States")[citation needed]
  • Visa not required for passengers who are admitted to the United States on a visa and are returning to the United States after a visit for a maximum stay of 30 days to Canada, Mexico, or adjacent islands except Cuba.[citation needed]
  • Obtainable online for non-immigrant visas (DS-160). However, the applicant must attend a scheduled interview at the nearest United States diplomatic mission.[334][335]
  • Holders of F or J visas must present an endorsed SEVIS Form I-20MN. Form SEVIS I-20AB for M visa holders, and Form SEVIS DS-2019 for F or J visa holders.[citation needed]
  • All visitors are fingerprinted upon entry.[336]
  • Passengers who have a criminal conviction record may be refused entry or transit.[citation needed]
 Uruguay Visa required[337]
 Uzbekistan eVisa[338][339] 30 days
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.[citation needed]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 5 days for land transits across airports.[340]
  • Visa on arrival for holders of a Visa Confirmation (stamp) issued by a Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan can obtain a visa on arrival at Tashkent (TAS) provided holding two colored passport photos.
  • Registration with the local police within 3 days of arrival is mandatory.[citation needed]
 Vanuatu Visa required[341]
 Vatican City Visa required[342]
 Venezuela Visa required[343]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 3 months within 6 months for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports.[citation needed]
  • All visa applications must be submitted in person, and all applicants will be interviewed at the diplomatic mission.[344]
 Vietnam eVisa[345][346]
  • e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry.
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 30 days at Phu Quoc (PQC) Airport.[citation needed]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for holders of a Certificate of Visa Exemption issued to former citizens of Vietnam residing abroad.[citation needed]
  • Visa on arrival at Hanoi (HAN), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Da Nang (DAD), or Nha Trang (CXR) airports for a maximum stay of 3 months for holders of a confirmation from the Consular Department (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) that a visa has been approved before departure.
 Yemen Visa required[347]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 3 months within 6 months for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports.[citation needed]
  • Visa not required for passengers of Yemeni origin.[citation needed]
  • Registration with the local police is mandatory.[citation needed]
 Zambia eVisa[348][349] 90 days
 Zimbabwe eVisa[350][351] 3 months
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.[citation needed]
  • Visa on arrival for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports.[citation needed]

Dependent, Disputed, or Restricted Territories

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Visa requirements for citizens of the Republic of Lebanon for visits to various territories, disputed areas, partially recognized countries not mentioned in the list above, and restricted zonesand restricted zones:

Territory Visa requirement Notes
 Abkhazia Visa required[352]
Mount Athos Special permit required
  • Special permit is required[353][354]
  • Valid for 4 days for €25 for Eastern Orthodox Church visitors, €35 for non-Orthodox visitors, 18 euros for students).
  • There is a visitors quota: maximum visitors of 100 Orthodox and 10 non-Orthodox per day and women are not allowed.[355][356]
Belarus Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park Visa not required
  • Valid for 3 days[357]
  • Electronic pass must be obtained first.[358] Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
 Republic of Crimea Visa required
  • Russian visa required.[359]
 Donetsk People's Republic Restricted area
  • Crossing from Ukraine requires the purpose of the visit to be explained to Ukrainian passport control on exit.
  • Passengers who enter from Russia are not allowed to proceed further into Ukraine.[citation needed]

[360]

 Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Visa not required
  • Valid for 90 days within 180 days.[361]
United Nations UN Buffer Zone in Cyprus Access Permit required[362]
  • Access Permit is required for travelling inside the zone, except Civil Use Areas.
 Faroe Islands Visa required[363]
 Gibraltar Visa required[364]
  • Visa not required for valid multiple-entry visa holders or residents of the United Kingdom.
 Guernsey Visa required[365]
 Isle of Man Visa required[366]
Norway Jan Mayen Permit required
  • Permit should be obtained from the local police for stays less than 24 hours.[367] or from the Norwegian police for stays beyond 24 hours[368]
 Jersey Visa required[369]
 Kosovo Visa required[370]
 Lugansk People's Republic Restricted area
  • Crossing from Ukraine requires visit purpose to be explained to Ukrainian passport control on exit.
  • Passengers who entered from Russia are not allowed to proceed further into Ukraine.[360]
Russia Closed cities of Russia Special authorisation required
United Kingdom Principality of Sealand Visa required
 South Ossetia Visa not required
  • Multiple-entry Russian visa and a three-day prior notification are required.[372][373]
 Svalbard Visa not required[374]
  • Citizens of the Republic of Lebanon do not need a visa or a work or residence permit from Norwegian authorities in order to settle in Svalbard. However, they need a valid Schengen visa if they travel through Norway on their way to or from Svalbard as all regular flights run from and to mainland Norway.
 Transnistria Visa not required
  • Registration with the local police within 24 hours of arrival is mandatory.[375][376]
Africa
 British Indian Ocean Territory Special permit required
  • Special permit is required.[377]
 Eritrea outside Asmara Travel permit required
 Mayotte Visa required[379]
 Réunion Visa required[379]
 Ascension Island eVisa[380][381]
  • Valid for 3 months within 1 year.
  • Obtainable online.[380]
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.[382]
 Saint Helena eVisa[383]
  • Obtainable online.[383]
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
  • Visitor's Pass granted on arrival valid for 4/10/21/60/90 days for 12/14/16/20/25 pound sterling.[384]
 Tristan da Cunha Permission required
 Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Unknown
 Somaliland Visa required[386]
 Sudan outside Khartoum Travel permit required
  • Travel permit is required if traveling more than 25 kilometers outside of Khartoum.
Sudan Darfur Travel permit required
  • Separate travel permit is required.[387]
Asia
Kazakhstan Baikonur & Gvardeyskiy Special permission required
 India PAP/RAP PAP/RAP required
 Iraqi Kurdistan Visa required Visa on arrival for 30 days is available at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports
 Kazakhstan Special permission required
Iran Kish Island Visa not required
 Maldives outside Malé Permission required
  • Permission required for visiting non-resort islands. (excluding the capital Malé)[397]
 North Korea outside Pyongyang Special permit required
  • People are not allowed to leave the capital city, tourists can only leave the capital with a governmental tourist guide. (no independent moving)
Saudi Arabia Mecca and Medina Special access required
  • Non-Muslims and citizens of the Republic of Lebanon following the Ahmadiyya religious movement are prohibited from entry.
India North Sentinel Island Restricted zone
 Palestine Visa required[398]
Malaysia Sabah and Sarawak Visa not required
  • These states have their own immigration authorities and passport is required to travel to them, however the Malaysian visa policy applies.[400]
Tajikistan Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province OIVR permit required
Turkmenistan Closed cities of Turkmenistan Special permit required
Iran Qeshm Visa not required
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 14 days.[405][406]
United Nations Korean Demilitarized Zone Restricted zone
United Nations UNDOF Zone and Ghajar Restricted zone
Vietnam Phú Quốc Visa not required
  • Valid for 30 days within 180 days.[407]
 Yemen outside Sana'a or Aden Special permission required
Caribbean and North Atlantic
United States Closed city of Mercury, Nevada, United States Special permission required
  • Special authorization required for entry into Mercury
Caribbean and North Atlantic.
 Anguilla eVisa[409]
  • You do NOT need to apply for a visa if: You have a valid visa to enter the UK, US or Canada. A valid UK, US or Canada visa can be used to enter Anguilla.[410]
 Aruba Visa required[411]
  • Visa is not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of European Union member states.
 Bermuda Visa required[412]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 3 months within 6 months for valid multiple-entry visa holders or residents of Canada, the United Kingdom, or the United States.
  • Visas and residence permits should be valid for at least 45 days beyond the period of intended stay.
Netherlands Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba Visa required[413]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of European Union member states.
 British Virgin Islands Visa required[414]
 Cayman Islands Visa required[415]
Colombia San Andrés and Leticia Tourist Card on arrival
 Curacao Visa required[417]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of European Union member states.
France French Guiana Visa required[418]
France French West Indies Visa required
 Greenland Visa required
Venezuela Margarita Island Visa required
  • All visitors are fingerprinted upon entry.[420]
 Montserrat eVisa[421]
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
  • Valid for 1 year.
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of Canada, the European Union member states, or the United States.
 Puerto Rico Visa required[422]
  • Visa not required for holders of a form I-512. ( Authorization for Parole of an Alien into the United States)
  • Visa not required if admitted to the United States on a visa.
  • Visa not required if returning to the United States after a visit of a maximum 30 days to Canada, Mexico, or adjacent islands. (except for Cuba)
 Saint Pierre and Miquelon Visa required[379]
 Sint Maarten Visa required[423]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of EU member states.
 Turks and Caicos Islands Visa required[424]
 U.S. Virgin Islands Visa required[425]
  • Visa not required for holders of a form I-512. ( Authorization for Parole of an Alien into the United States)
  • Visa not required if admitted to the United States on a visa.
  • Visa not required if returning to the United States after a visit of a maximum 30 days to Canada, Mexico, or adjacent islands. (except for Cuba)
Oceania
 American Samoa Visa required[426]
Australia Ashmore and Cartier Islands Special authorisation required
  • Special authorisation is required.[427]
France Clipperton Island Special permit required
  • Special permit is required.[428]
 Cook Islands Visa not required[429]
  • Valid for 31 days.
  • Visa not required for Cook Islanders or for descendants of Cook Islanders.
  • Extensions of stay is possible up to a maximum stay of 6 months for a fee.
Fiji Lau Province Special permission required
  • Special permission is required.[430]
 French Polynesia Visa required[431]
 Guam Visa required[432]
  • Visa is not required for if arriving directly from the United States, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Swain Island or the United States Virgin Islands.
 New Caledonia Visa required[379]
 Niue Visa not required[433]
  • Valid for 30 days.
  • Extensions of stay is possible for a fee.[434][435]
 Northern Mariana Islands Visa required[436]
 Pitcairn Islands Visa not required
  • Valid for 14 days.
  • Landing fee of 35 USD or tax of 5 USD if not going ashore applies<.[437][438][439]
 Tokelau Entry permit required[440]
 United States Minor Outlying Islands Special permits required
 Wallis and Futuna Visa required[379]
South America
Galápagos Pre-registration is required
  • Online pre-registration is required.
  • Transit Control Card must be obtained at the airport prior to departure.[448]
South Atlantic and Antarctica
 Falkland Islands Visa required[449]
 South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Permit required
 Antarctica Special Permits Required
Greater China
 China Visa required[464]
  • Registration with the local police within 24 hours of arrival is mandatory.
China Hainan Visa required
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 15 days for those traveling as part of a tourist group consisting of two or more people.[465][466]
 Hong Kong eVisa[467]
  • Visa not required for holders of a Hong Kong (SAR China) permanent identity card which has an asterisk or 'R' code.
 Macau Visa not required
  • Valid for 90 days within 180 days .
  • Valid for 1 year for holders of a Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card.
  • Visa not required for holders of a Hong Kong (SAR China) permanent identity card which has an asterisk or 'R' code.
  • Extensions of stay is possible for a fee.
China Tibet Autonomous Region TTP is required
  • Tibet Travel Permit is required (10 USD).[468][469]
 Taiwan Visa required[470]
  • Visa not required for a maximum stay of 30 days for holders of an ROC (Taiwan) Business and academic travel card issued by Chinese Taipei.
  • All visitors are fingerprinted upon entry.[471]

Non-ordinary passports

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Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports issued by the Republic of Lebanon have visa-free or visa on arrival access to the following additional countries and territories (both mutual and unilateral):

Type of passport Visa-free access
Diplomatic, official or service passports Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Chile, Cape Verde, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, South Korea, Switzerland, Mali, Malta, Paraguay, Peru, Serbia, South Sudan, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, Yemen, and Zimbabwe

Non-visa restrictions

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Many countries have entry restrictions on foreigners that go beyond the common requirement of having either a valid visa or a visa exemption. Such restrictions may be health related or impose additional documentation requirements on certain classes of people for diplomatic or political purposes.

Blank passport pages

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Many countries require a minimum number of blank pages to be available in the passport being presented, typically one or two pages.[472] Endorsement pages, which often appear after the visa pages, are not counted as being valid or available.

Vaccination

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Cover of the new International Certificate of Vaccination issued by the Bureau of Quarantine in the Philippines since 2021

Many African countries, including Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo, South Sudan, Uganda, and Zambia, require all incoming passengers older than nine months to one year[473] to have a current International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis, as does the South American territory of French Guiana.[474]

Some other countries require vaccination only if the passenger is coming from an infected area or has visited one recently or has transited for 12 hours in those countries: Algeria, Botswana, Cabo Verde, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Lesotho, Libya, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tunisia, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.[475][476]

Passport validity length

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Very few countries, such as Paraguay, just require a valid passport on arrival.

However many countries and groupings now require only an identity card – especially from their neighbours. Other countries may have special bilateral arrangements that depart from the generality of their passport validity length policies to shorten the period of passport validity required for each other's citizens[477][478] or even accept passports that have already expired (but not been cancelled).[479]

Some countries, such as Japan,[480] Ireland and the United Kingdom,[481] require a passport valid throughout the period of the intended stay.

In the absence of specific bilateral agreements, countries requiring passports to be valid for at least 6 more months on arrival include Afghanistan, Algeria, Anguilla, Bahrain,[482] Bhutan, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Curaçao, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, Gabon, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel,[483] Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Laos, Madagascar, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Peru,[484] Philippines,[485] Qatar, Rwanda, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Turkey, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu, Venezuela, and Vietnam.[486]

Countries requiring passports valid for at least 4 months on arrival include Micronesia and Zambia.

Countries requiring passports with a validity of at least 3 months beyond the date of intended departure include Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Honduras, Montenegro, Nauru, Moldova and New Zealand. Similarly, the EEA countries of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, all European Union countries (except Ireland) together with Switzerland also require 3 months validity beyond the date of the bearer's intended departure unless the bearer is an EEA or Swiss national.

Countries requiring passports valid for at least 3 months on arrival include Albania, North Macedonia, Panama, and Senegal.

Bermuda requires passports to be valid for at least 45 days upon entry.

Countries that require a passport validity of at least one month beyond the date of intended departure include Eritrea, Hong Kong, Lebanon, Macau, the Maldives[487] and South Africa.

Criminal record

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Some countries, including Australia, Canada, Fiji, New Zealand and the United States,[488] routinely deny entry to non-citizens who have a criminal record, while others impose restrictions depending on the type of conviction and the length of the sentence.

Persona non grata

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The government of a country can declare a diplomat persona non grata, banning them from entering the country or expelling them if they have already entered. In non-diplomatic use, the authorities of a country may also declare a foreigner persona non grata permanently or temporarily, usually because of unlawful activity.[489]

Israeli stamps

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Israeli border control Entry Permit (issued as a stand-alone document rather than a stamp affixed in a passport)

Kuwait,[490] Lebanon,[491] Libya,[492] Syria,[493] and Yemen[494] do not allow entry to people with passport stamps from Israel or whose passports have either a used or an unused Israeli visa, or where there is evidence of previous travel to Israel such as entry or exit stamps from neighbouring border posts in transit countries such as Jordan and Egypt.

To circumvent this Arab League boycott of Israel, the Israeli immigration services have now mostly ceased to stamp foreign nationals' passports on either entry to or exit from Israel (unless the entry is for some work-related purposes). Since 15 January 2013, Israel no longer stamps foreign passports at Ben Gurion Airport. Passports are still (as of 22 June 2017) stamped at Erez when passing into and out of Gaza.[citation needed]

Iran refuses admission to holders of passports containing an Israeli visa or stamp that is less than 12 months old.

Biometrics

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Several countries mandate that all travellers, or all foreign travellers, be fingerprinted on arrival and will refuse admission to or even arrest travellers who refuse to comply. In some countries, such as the United States, this may apply even to transit passengers who merely wish to change planes rather than go landside.[495]

Fingerprinting countries/regions include Afghanistan,[496][497] Argentina,[498] Brunei, Cambodia,[499] China,[500] Ethiopia,[501] Ghana, Guinea,[502] India, Japan,[503][504] Kenya (both fingerprints and a photo are taken),[505] Malaysia upon entry and departure,[506] Mongolia, Saudi Arabia,[507] Singapore, South Korea,[508] Taiwan, Thailand,[509] Uganda,[510] the United Arab Emirates and the United States.

Many countries also require a photo be taken of people entering the country. The United States, which does not fully implement exit control formalities at its land frontiers (although long mandated by its own legislation),[511][512][513] intends to implement facial recognition for passengers departing from international airports to identify people who overstay their visa.[514]

Together with fingerprint and face recognition, iris scanning is one of three biometric identification technologies internationally standardised since 2006 by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for use in e-passports[515] and the United Arab Emirates conducts iris scanning on visitors who need to apply for a visa.[516][517]

Consular protection abroad

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Diplomatic missions of the Republic of Lebanon

Diplomatic Missions of the Republic of Lebanon are to advance the interests of the Republic of Lebanon, and to serve and protect the citizens of the Republic of Lebanon. There are currently 104 diplomatic missions of the Republic of Lebanon abroad. See also List of diplomatic missions of Lebanon.

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References and notes

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References

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