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Lebanon visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish 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 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Lebanon visa?
Entry visa granted at the airport and border posts (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Listed European, American and Asia-Pacific countries: 1 month, extendable to 3 months. GCC: 6 months; Jordan: 3 months; Türkiye: 3 months (multiple entry).
- Fee
- LBP 0
- Processing time
- Issued at passport control on arrival
- Student visa Maximum stay: Arab students: free 3-month entry visa; residence then granted for one academic year at a time
- Work visa Maximum stay: Entry visa: 3 months; work residence: 1 year, or 2 or 3 years with a matching work permit
- Residence permit Maximum stay: Annual residence: 1 year; bank-statement residence: 6 months, multiple entry
- Tourist visa
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. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: Listed European, American and Asia-Pacific countries: 1 month, extendable to 3 months. GCC: 6 months; Jordan: 3 months; Türkiye: 3 months (multiple entry).
Lebanese citizens travelling to Turkey
LebanonTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey 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.
Turkish 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 Turkish citizens can stay in Lebanon
Turkish citizens may stay in Lebanon for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Lebanon.
How Turkish citizens apply
Turkish 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.
Lebanon’s neighbours for Turkish citizens
Syria admits Turkish citizens visa-free.
Lebanese citizens travelling to Turkey
Turkey admits Lebanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
Turkish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Turkish citizens stay in Lebanon?
Turkish 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 Turkey?
Turkey admits Lebanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Turkish citizens enter Lebanon visa-free?
No; Turkish citizens need a visa on arrival in Lebanon.
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.