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South Africa visa for Lebanese citizens

Visa required

Lebanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which South Africa visa?

Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits

Key facts

Fee
ZAR 425

All visa types for South Africa

For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.

South African missions in Lebanon

South Africa has 1 mission in Lebanon. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Beirut.

South Africa looks after Lebanon from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Damascus, Syria (81 km from Beirut) as the responsible post. Other nearest South African missions to Beirut are in Tel Aviv, Israel (211 km) and Giza, Egypt (592 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Lebanon is decided by South Africa, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

South African citizens travelling to Lebanon

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Travel advice for South Africa

  • 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.

Lebanese citizens planning a trip to South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Lebanese citizens can stay in South Africa

How long Lebanese citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Lebanese citizens apply

South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Lebanon, and its honorary consulate in Beirut normally does not issue visas. Lebanese citizens apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Lebanon from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.

South Africa’s neighbours for Lebanese citizens

Eswatini and Lesotho require Lebanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

South African citizens travelling to Lebanon

South African citizens need a visa for Lebanon, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Lebanon and South Africa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Lebanese citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Lebanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.

Is there an embassy of South Africa in Lebanon?

No. South Africa has no embassy in Lebanon, only honorary consulates in Beirut. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Damascus, Syria for Lebanon.

How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?

South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Lebanon?

South African citizens need a visa for Lebanon, obtained before travel.

Can Lebanese citizens enter South Africa visa-free?

No; Lebanese citizens need a visa for South Africa 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.