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Lebanon visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Lebanon, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Lebanon visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Lebanon visa?
Visit visa (tourism, family, medical) issued by a Lebanese mission or by prior authorization
Key facts
- Fee
- LBP 2,000,000
For the tourist visa, Lebanon’s official sources give a standard fee of LBP 2,000,000, and applications are made on general-security.gov.lb.
Where Sri Lankan citizens apply for a visa for Lebanon
Lebanon has no embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 3,308 km
- Embassy of Lebanon in Jakarta3,332 km
Jalan YBR V 82, Jakarta
- Embassy of Lebanon in Doha3,638 km
10 55, الدوحة
The nearest Lebanese missions to Colombo are in Sharjah city, the United Arab Emirates (3,308 km from Colombo), Jakarta, Indonesia (3,332 km) and Doha, Qatar (3,638 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Sri Lanka is decided by Lebanon, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Lebanese citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
LebanonSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka 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.
Sri Lankan 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).
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Lebanon
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Lebanon is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
Lebanon has no embassy or career consulate in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan citizens apply through a mission of Lebanon accredited to Sri Lanka from abroad; the official visa portal of Lebanon names the right place.
Lebanese citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Lebanese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Lebanon, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Lebanon in Sri Lanka?
No. Lebanon has no embassy in Sri Lanka. The nearest Lebanese consulate general is in Sharjah city, the United Arab Emirates, 3,308 km from Colombo.
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 Sri Lanka?
Lebanese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Lebanon visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.