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Lebanon Visa Requirements for Bahrain Citizens

Visa-free · 180 days

Bahrain passport holders do not need a visa to visit Lebanon for stays of up to 180 days.

General Security says citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council member countries, or citizens of Jordan holding a passport with a national number, who arrive in Lebanon as tourists are exempt from entry visas, as are their family members, maids, drivers and bodyguards.

“N.B: Citizens of countries members of the Gulf Cooperation Council or Citizens of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan holding a passport with a national number, that arrive to Lebanon as tourists are exempted from entry visas, as well as the members of their family, their maids, drivers, and body guards.”

Source: Lebanese General Security — the list of countries that have the right to a Lebanese visa · checked 3 Oct 2026

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What the Lebanon visa rules mean for Bahrain travellers

Bahrain citizens can enter Lebanon without a visa and stay for up to 180 days. You only need a valid Bahrain passport at the border; immigration officers may still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay. The 180-day limit usually counts calendar days from your arrival, so book your return flight inside that window.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Lebanon applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: General Security asks applicants for a visa through an embassy for a copy of a passport valid for at least six months from the date of application, and Canada's travel advice says 6 months beyond the date you leave. The…
  • Travel insurance: General Security does not list insurance among the documents for the cost-free visa granted on arrival or for a visa through an embassy. It lists private insurance among the documents for visa applications filed through…
  • Return or onward ticket: General Security asks applicants for a visa through an embassy for a round-trip airline ticket reservation, and requires a round-trip airline ticket of the nationalities given a one-month visa under its Eighth Article (…
  • Proof of funds: Nationalities given a one-month visa under General Security's Eighth Article (Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and others) must have a sum equivalent to USD 2,000, or a cheque for the same amount certified by the bank c…

Lebanon entry rules compared

Lebanon lets 7 passports in without a visa, offers a visa on arrival to 90 and requires an embassy visa from 100. Bahrain citizens are treated the same way as Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Overall the Bahrain passport ranks #103 in the world with 50 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Bahrain passport you can also visit 20 countries in the region without a visa, including United Arab Emirates, China, Hong Kong, Iran, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait and Kazakhstan.

In the other direction, Lebanon citizens need evisa to visit Bahrain.

Flag of LebanonEntry requirements for Lebanon

Passport validity

6 months

General Security asks applicants for a visa through an embassy for a copy of a passport valid for at least six months from the date of application, and Canada's travel advice says 6 months beyond the date you leave. The UK's travel advice says 3 months from the date you enter.

Lebanese General Security — The terms and conditions to grant a Lebanese visa✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

USD 2,000,

Nationalities given a one-month visa under General Security's Eighth Article (Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and others) must have a sum equivalent to USD 2,000, or a cheque for the same amount certified by the bank concerned. Applicants for a visa through an embassy show a bank statement for the last three months or other proof of sufficient funds.

Lebanese General Security — the list of countries that have the right to a Lebanese visa✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

USD 15,000

Lebanese Customs says anyone physically carrying cash or other negotiable instruments worth more than USD 15,000 (or the equivalent in other currencies) must declare them to the customs authorities on a declaration form, under Law No. 42 of 24 November 2015.

Lebanese Customs Administration — Traveller guide (دليل المسافر)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Lebanon?

Bahrain passport holders do not need a visa to visit Lebanon for stays of up to 180 days. General Security says citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council member countries, or citizens of Jordan holding a passport with a national number, who arrive in Lebanon as tourists are exempt from entry visas, as are their family members, maids, drivers and bodyguards.

How long can Bahrain citizens stay in Lebanon?

Up to 180 days without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Lebanon?

General Security asks applicants for a visa through an embassy for a copy of a passport valid for at least six months from the date of application, and Canada's travel advice says 6 months beyond the date you leave. The UK's travel advice says 3 months from the date you enter.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.