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Lebanon visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
Swiss citizens can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at berne.mfa.gov.lb
Which Lebanon visa?
Entry visa granted at the airport and border posts (tourism)
Key facts
- Fee
- LBP 0
- Processing time
- Issued at passport control on arrival
Lebanon’s official sources list no fee for the visa on arrival; applications go through general-security.gov.lb. Processing time, as Lebanon states it: Issued at passport control on arrival.
Lebanese citizens travelling to Switzerland
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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.
Swiss 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Swiss citizens can stay in Lebanon
Swiss citizens may stay in Lebanon for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Lebanon.
How Swiss citizens apply
Swiss citizens receive the visa for Lebanon at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Lebanese citizens travelling to Switzerland
Lebanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
Swiss citizens can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in Lebanon?
Swiss citizens can stay in Lebanon for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Lebanon visa on arrival cost?
Lebanon’s official sources list no fee for the visa on arrival.
Do Lebanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Lebanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Can Swiss citizens enter Lebanon visa-free?
No; Swiss citizens need a visa on arrival in Lebanon.
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.