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Syria passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon — no application is needed before the trip.
General Security's table of entry criteria for Syrian nationals says that, for tourism (groups or individuals) and religious delegations, applications are filed only through tourist offices licensed in Lebanon, and an entry permit is granted for the period set in the tourist or religious programme, together with an exit certificate.
“الدخول للسياحة (وفود– أفراد) والوفود الدينية - يحصر تقديم الطلبات بواسطة المكاتب السياحية المعتمدة في لبنان - يمنح إذن دخول وفقاً للمدّة الواردة في البرنامج السياحي أو الديني بالإضافة إلى إفادة مغادرة.”
Source: Lebanese General Security — Table of entry criteria for Syrian nationals (annex to circular of 24 Sep 2026), linked from 'New criteria to facilitate the entry of Syrian nationals into Lebanon' (ar/posts/572) · checked 7 Oct 2026
Lebanon visa options for Syria citizensFee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.
Syria passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon. There is nothing to apply for in advance — the visa is issued at the airport or land border after you pay the fee. Bring cash in a major currency, a passport valid for at least six months, a return ticket and the address of your first night's accommodation, and expect a queue at busy airports.
The main option is the Entry permit for Syrian nationals.
Whatever your visa status, Lebanon applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:
Lebanon lets 7 passports in without a visa, offers a visa on arrival to 90 and requires an embassy visa from 100. Syria citizens are treated the same way as Bhutan, China, Hong Kong, Iraq and Japan. Overall the Syria passport ranks #198 in the world with 7 visa-free destinations.
Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Syria passport you can also visit 3 countries in the region without a visa, including Iran, Malaysia and Palestine.
In the other direction, Lebanon citizens can visit Syria visa-free.
Entry requirements for LebanonGeneral 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
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 a party residing legally in Lebanon.
Lebanese General Security — The terms and conditions to grant a Lebanese visa✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
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 (Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and others).
Lebanese General Security — The terms and conditions to grant a Lebanese visa✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
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
General Security says overstay penalties are collected at the rate that applies when they fall due, without stating the amount. The UK government says travellers who overstay may have to pay a fine at the airport, in Lebanese currency only, at departures before security.
General Directorate of General Security (Lebanon) — Residence Permit Application Fees✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026
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
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.
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