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Lebanon Visa Requirements for Ecuador Citizens

Visa required

Ecuador passport holders need a visa for Lebanon, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

General Security lists this country among the labour-supplying countries whose nationals must receive prior authorization from General Security, in accordance with current regulations.

“The interested party should receive a previous authorization emitted by the general security, conform to current regulations.”

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

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Flag of LebanonLebanon visa options for Ecuador citizens

Tourist or visit visa

Embassy
Fee
2,000,000 LBP

General Security's fee for a tourist or visit visa.

What the Lebanon visa rules mean for Ecuador travellers

Ecuador citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Lebanon. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Tourist or visit visa, which costs 2,000,000 LBP.

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. Ecuador citizens are treated the same way as Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Dominica and Dominican Republic. Overall the Ecuador passport ranks #106 in the world with 48 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Ecuador passport you can also visit 12 countries in the region without a visa, including China, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Macau, Malaysia, Oman and Philippines.

In the other direction, Lebanon citizens can visit Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days.

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 Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Lebanon?

Ecuador passport holders need a visa for Lebanon, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel. General Security lists this country among the labour-supplying countries whose nationals must receive prior authorization from General Security, in accordance with current regulations.

How much does a Lebanon visa cost for Ecuador citizens?

Tourist or visit visa: 2,000,000 LBP.

How do Ecuador citizens apply for a Lebanon visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Lebanon before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

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.