South Africa
Lebanon
Lebanon visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens need a visa for Lebanon, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Lebanon visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pretoria.mfa.gov.lb
Which Lebanon visa?
Visit visa (tourism, family, medical) issued by a Lebanese mission or by prior authorization
Key facts
- Fee
- LBP 2,000,000
Lebanon’s tourist visa costs LBP 2,000,000 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is general-security.gov.lb.
Lebanese missions in South Africa
- Embassy of Lebanon in Pretoria
Florence Ribeiro Avenue 238, Pretoria
Lebanon has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Lebanese citizens travelling to South Africa
LebanonSouth Africa Visa required South Africa visa for citizens of Lebanon
Travel advice for Lebanon
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
South African citizens planning a trip to Lebanon can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Lebanon at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Lebanon (updated 10 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Lebanon (updated 29 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Lebanon
How long South African citizens may stay in Lebanon is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South African citizens apply
In South Africa, applications go to the Lebanese embassy in Pretoria, or to a visa centre acting for Lebanon; fees, documents and processing times are published by Lebanon.
Lebanese citizens travelling to South Africa
Lebanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Lebanon.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
South African citizens need a visa for Lebanon, obtained before travel.
Where is the Lebanese embassy in South Africa?
The Lebanese embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
How much does the Lebanon tourist visa cost?
Lebanon’s official sources give a standard fee of LBP 2,000,000 for the tourist visa.
Do Lebanese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Lebanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.
Can South African citizens enter Lebanon visa-free?
No; South African citizens need a visa for Lebanon 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.