Lebanon
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Lebanese citizens
Entry requirement
Lebanese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Lebanon
The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Lebanon, with its embassy in Beirut.
British citizens travelling to Lebanon
United KingdomLebanon Visa on arrival Lebanon visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Lebanese citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Lebanese citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Beirut, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Lebanese citizens
Ireland requires Lebanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Lebanon
British 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 the United Kingdom?
Lebanese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Where is the British embassy in Lebanon?
The British embassy in Lebanon is in Beirut.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Lebanese citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Lebanese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.