Holy SeeLebanon

Lebanon visa for citizens of the Holy See

Visa required

Lebanon requires citizens of the Holy See to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Lebanon visa?

Visit visa (tourism, family, medical) issued by a Lebanese mission or by prior authorization

Key facts

Fee
LBP 2,000,000

Apply on General Directorate of General Security (Lebanon)

All visa types for Lebanon

Lebanon’s tourist visa costs LBP 2,000,000 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is general-security.gov.lb.

Where citizens of the Holy See apply for a visa for Lebanon

Lebanon has no embassy or consulate in Holy See on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Vatican City, Lebanese embassies and consulates are closest in Rome, Italy (4 km), Tunis, Tunisia (594 km) and Marseille, France (599 km). Lebanon sets which of its missions takes applications from the Holy See; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Lebanese citizens travelling to the Holy See

LebanonHoly See Visa required Holy See visa for citizens of Lebanon

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.

Citizens of the Holy See planning a trip to Lebanon can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Lebanon

How long citizens of the Holy See may stay in Lebanon is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of the Holy See apply

Lebanon has no embassy or career consulate in the Holy See. Citizens of the Holy See apply through a mission of Lebanon accredited to the Holy See from abroad; the official visa portal of Lebanon names the right place.

Lebanese citizens travelling to the Holy See

Lebanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Holy See. The rule is the same in both directions between the Holy See and Lebanon.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Lebanon?

Lebanon requires citizens of the Holy See to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Lebanon in the Holy See?

No. Lebanon has no embassy in the Holy See. The nearest Lebanese embassy is in Rome, Italy, 4 km from Vatican City.

How much does the Lebanon tourist visa cost?

Lebanon’s official sources give a standard fee of LBP 2,000,000 for the tourist visa.

Do Lebanese citizens need a visa for the Holy See?

Lebanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Holy See.

Can citizens of the Holy See enter Lebanon visa-free?

No; citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Lebanon obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.