Lebanon
Russia
Russia visa for Lebanese citizens
Entry requirement
Russia requires Lebanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at lebanon.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Lebanon
- Embassy of Russia in Beirut
Mar-Elias street, El-Tina, Beirut
Russia has 1 mission in Lebanon, with its embassy in Beirut.
Russian citizens travelling to Lebanon
RussiaLebanon Visa on arrival Lebanon visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Russia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Lebanese citizens can stay in Russia
How long Lebanese citizens may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Beirut, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Lebanese citizens
Georgia admits Lebanese citizens visa-free. China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Lebanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Lebanon
Russian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lebanese citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires Lebanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Russian embassy in Lebanon?
The Russian embassy in Lebanon is in Beirut.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
Russian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Lebanese citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Lebanese citizens need a visa for Russia 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.