Lebanon
Germany
Germany visa for Lebanese citizens
Entry requirement
Germany requires Lebanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at beirut.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Lebanon
- Embassy of Germany in Beirut
Rue Dekwaneh, 2703 Sinn el Fil
Germany has 1 mission in Lebanon, with its embassy in Beirut.
Germany: visa decisions in Lebanon
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,275 | 7,277 | 4,714 | 38.5% | 98.6% |
| 2024 | 12,096 | 7,950 | 3,863 | 32.0% | 99.7% |
| 2025 | 11,333 | 6,728 | 4,362 | 38.6% | 98.9% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Lebanon (Beirut) received 11,333 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 6,728. The refusal rate was 38.6%. The refusal rate rose by 6.6 points from 32.0% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 6% compared with 2024 (12,096).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 17.3% of the applications lodged in Lebanon that year. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 5th 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
German citizens travelling to Lebanon
GermanyLebanon Visa on arrival Lebanon visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Lebanese citizens planning a trip to Germany can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Lebanese citizens can stay in Germany
How long Lebanese citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Beirut, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Lebanese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Lebanese citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Lebanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Lebanon
Lebanon issues German citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lebanese citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires Lebanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the German embassy in Lebanon?
The German embassy in Lebanon is in Beirut.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
Lebanon issues German citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Lebanese citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Lebanese citizens need a visa for Germany 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.