Lebanon
France
France visa for Lebanese citizens
Entry requirement
Lebanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at lb.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Lebanon
- Embassy of France in Beirut
Rue de Damas - Espace des Lettres, Ras El-Nabaa, Beyrouth, Beirut
Today 08:15–13:00, 14:00–17:00
France has 1 mission in Lebanon, with its embassy in Beirut.
France: visa decisions in Lebanon
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 53,645 | 46,435 | 6,706 | 12.6% | 47.7% |
| 2024 | 49,096 | 43,297 | 5,533 | 11.3% | 53.9% |
| 2025 | 54,456 | 47,886 | 5,585 | 10.4% | 43.5% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Lebanon (Beirut) received 54,456 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 47,886. 10.4% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 11.3%. Applications rose by 11% compared with 2024 (49,096).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 17.3% of the applications lodged in Lebanon that year, from 4.6% at the consulates of Bulgaria to 38.6% at those of Germany. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the most applied-for Schengen state in Lebanon.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Lebanon, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Lebanon
FranceLebanon Visa on arrival Lebanon visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
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 France, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Lebanese citizens can stay in France
How long Lebanese citizens may stay in France 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 French embassy in Beirut, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Lebanese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Lebanese citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Lebanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Lebanon
French 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 France?
Lebanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Where is the French embassy in Lebanon?
The French embassy in Lebanon is in Beirut.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
French citizens receive their visa for Lebanon at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Lebanese citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Lebanese citizens need a visa for France obtained in advance.
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.