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Lebanon Visa Requirements for Israel Citizens

No admission

Israel passport holders cannot currently be admitted to Lebanon.

Source: Passport Index dataset — not yet confirmed against an official source.

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What the Lebanon visa rules mean for Israel travellers

Entry to Lebanon is currently restricted for Israel passport holders. Check with the nearest embassy of Lebanon before making any travel plans.

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. Overall the Israel passport ranks #47 in the world with 105 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Israel passport you can also visit 13 countries in the region without a visa, including Hong Kong, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Macau, Philippines and Palestine.

In the other direction, Lebanon citizens need a visa to visit Israel.

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 Israeli citizens need a visa for Lebanon?

Israel passport holders cannot currently be admitted to Lebanon.

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); this answer comes from the Passport Index dataset (MIT). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.