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Lebanon Six-Month Multiple-Entry Residence Based on Bank Statement

15 facts quoted from the official source

Six-month multiple-entry residence route for a foreigner able to document the prescribed bank-based means.

Income required
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
9
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

9 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial meansA qualifying bank statement is the basis of this residence route.
  • General Security ApprovalLebanese General Security must approve the residence.
  • No Unauthorised WorkThe bank-based residence does not authorise work without a separate permit.
  • Passport CopyA certified passport copy must be provided.
  • PhotographAn identity photograph is required.
  • Profession EvidenceThe applicant must provide evidence of profession.
  • Sufficient Personal MeansThe statement must demonstrate sufficient personal financial means.
  • Visa ApplicationA completed visa application is required.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insurancePrivate insurance is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryA qualifying bank statement is the basis of this residence route.
  • Entries allowedThe residence visa permits multiple entry.
  • Official source basisA qualifying bank statement is the basis of this residence route.
  • Passport Minimum Validity MonthsThe passport must be valid for at least six months.
  • Report summaryA qualifying bank statement is the basis of this residence route.
Family

Who you can bring

Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Validity MonthsThe residence visa is valid for six months.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Lebanon?
The official source states: Six-month multiple-entry residence route for a foreigner able to document the prescribed bank-based means.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: A qualifying bank statement is the basis of this residence route. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Private insurance is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official general-security.gov.lb page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 15 points against the official source; 15 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source general-security.gov.lbLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Lebanon government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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