Lebanon
Spain
Spain visa for Lebanese citizens
Entry requirement
Lebanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Spain visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at exteriores.gob.es
Which Spain visa?
Schengen visa (visado de estancia) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Spain’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Spain states it: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Spanish missions in Lebanon
Spain has 1 mission in Lebanon, with its embassy in Beirut.
Spain: visa decisions in Lebanon
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9,914 | 6,760 | 1,735 | 18.2% | 22.3% |
| 2024 | 11,164 | 8,110 | 1,769 | 16.6% | 27.6% |
| 2025 | 12,854 | 9,686 | 2,007 | 16.4% | 22.4% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in Lebanon (Beirut) received 12,854 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 9,686. 16.4% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 16.6%. Applications rose by 15% compared with 2024 (11,164).
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. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the 4th 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
Spanish citizens travelling to Lebanon
SpainLebanon Visa on arrival Lebanon visa for citizens of Spain
Travel advice for Spain
- 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.
Before travelling from Lebanon to Spain, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Lebanese citizens can stay in Spain
How long Lebanese citizens may stay in Spain 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 Spanish embassy in Beirut, or to a visa centre acting for Spain; fees, documents and processing times are published by Spain.
Spain and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Spain lets Lebanese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for Lebanese citizens
Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require Lebanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Lebanon
Spanish 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 Spain?
Lebanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.
Where is the Spanish embassy in Lebanon?
The Spanish embassy in Lebanon is in Beirut.
How much does the Spain tourist visa cost?
Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
Spanish citizens receive their visa for Lebanon at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Lebanese citizens enter Spain visa-free?
No; Lebanese citizens need a visa for Spain 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.