🇱🇧 Lebanon · Diplomatic
Courtesy Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €1,000 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 6 months.
Documents
- Completed visa application form
- Original passport valid for more than 6 months
- Copy of passport (first page)
- One passport-size photo
- Official letter explaining the nature of the mission/purpose of visit (for diplomatic/official applicants)
- Large empty, stamped, self-addressed envelope (if by mail)
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.lebanonembassyus.org/consular-services/visa/.
Frequently asked
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Health insurance
https://www.lebanonembassyus.org/consular-services/visa/ · verified 2026-06-21
Application fee
https://www.lebanonembassyus.org/consular-services/visa/ · verified 2026-06-21
Open to all nationalities
https://www.lebanonembassyus.org/consular-services/visa/ · verified 2026-06-21
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-21.