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Lebanon visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French citizens receive their visa for Lebanon at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at paris.mfa.gov.lb
Which Lebanon visa?
Entry visa granted at the airport and border posts (tourism)
Key facts
- Fee
- LBP 0
- Processing time
- Issued at passport control on arrival
Lebanon’s official sources list no fee for the visa on arrival; applications go through general-security.gov.lb. Processing time, as Lebanon states it: Issued at passport control on arrival.
Lebanese citizens travelling to France
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Travel advice for Lebanon
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from France to Lebanon, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Lebanon at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Lebanon (updated 10 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Lebanon (updated 29 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in Lebanon
French citizens may stay in Lebanon for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Lebanon.
How French citizens apply
French citizens receive the visa for Lebanon at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Lebanese citizens travelling to France
Lebanese citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
French citizens receive their visa for Lebanon at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can French citizens stay in Lebanon?
French citizens can stay in Lebanon for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Lebanon visa on arrival cost?
Lebanon’s official sources list no fee for the visa on arrival.
Do Lebanese citizens need a visa for France?
Lebanese citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Can French citizens enter Lebanon visa-free?
No; French citizens need a visa on arrival in Lebanon.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.