Lebanon
Egypt
Egypt visa for Lebanese citizens
Entry requirement
Lebanese citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Egypt visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Egypt visa?
Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Egyptian missions in Lebanon
- Embassy of Egypt in Beirut
4653 Dr. Muhammed El-Bethri st. - Be'ar Hassan, Beirut
Egypt has 1 mission in Lebanon, with its embassy in Beirut.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Lebanon
EgyptLebanon Visa on arrival Lebanon visa for citizens of Egypt
Travel advice for Egypt
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
For a trip from Lebanon to Egypt, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 5 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Lebanese citizens can stay in Egypt
How long Lebanese citizens may stay in Egypt is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lebanese citizens apply
In Lebanon, applications go to the Egyptian embassy in Beirut, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.
Egypt’s neighbours for Lebanese citizens
Palestine admits Lebanese citizens visa-free. Sudan requires Lebanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Lebanon
Egyptian citizens receive their visa for Lebanon at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lebanese citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Lebanese citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.
Where is the Egyptian embassy in Lebanon?
The Egyptian embassy in Lebanon is in Beirut.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
Egyptian citizens receive their visa for Lebanon at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Lebanese citizens enter Egypt visa-free?
No; Lebanese citizens need a visa for Egypt 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.