🇱🇧 Lebanon · Permanent Settlement
Permanent residence — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €526 |
| Minimum annual salary | €526 |
| Proof of savings | €43,598 |
| Minimum investment | €526 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Marriage to citizen | Required |
| Ancestry proof | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 15–18 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €562 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 months.
Documents
- An application form (that is filled out)
- A passport valid for at least three years, as well as two photocopies of the latter
- Three recent 3.5 x 4.5 photos
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.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/5.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €526.
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.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/5 · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum annual salary
https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/5 · verified 2026-06-09
Proof of savings
https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/5 · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum investment
https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/5 · verified 2026-06-09
Job offer
https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/5 · verified 2026-06-09
Employer sponsor
https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/5 · verified 2026-06-09
Work experience
https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/5 · verified 2026-06-09
Marriage to citizen
https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/5 · verified 2026-06-09
Ancestry proof
https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/5 · verified 2026-06-09
Health insurance
https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/5 · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/5 · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/5 · verified 2026-06-09
Open to all nationalities
https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/5 · verified 2026-06-09
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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 2026-06-09.