# How Much Does a Lebanon Visa Cost for Indians in 2026? > Lebanon visa fees for Indians in 2026: INR 8,250 single, INR 11,750 double and INR 16,450 multiple entry, plus the INR 1,920 VFS service fee. _Published: 2026-10-24 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1051_ ## TL;DR A Lebanon visa for an Indian citizen costs INR 8,250 for single entry, INR 11,750 for double entry and INR 16,450 for multiple entry, plus INR 1,920 to VFS Global. There is no visa on arrival for Indians travelling from India, so you apply at a VFS centre. ## Key takeaways - Single entry (business, tourist, student, transit): INR 8,250. - Double entry INR 11,750; multiple entry INR 16,450; official visits gratis. - VFS service fee: INR 1,920 including GST, payable by cash, card or UPI. - Processing: minimum 5–7 working days in Delhi, 11–12 working days elsewhere. - An Israeli visa or sticker in the passport makes you ineligible to apply. **According to VFS Global's Lebanon visa centre in India, an Indian citizen pays INR 8,250 for a single-entry Lebanon visa (business, tourist, student or transit), INR 11,750 for double entry and INR 16,450 for multiple entry, plus a VFS service fee of INR 1,920 including GST. Official visits are gratis.** ## Article Lebanon prices its visas for Indians directly in rupees, so there is no exchange-rate guesswork. What changes the bill is the number of entries you ask for and the VFS charges. All figures here are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. For eligibility and the wider process, see our Lebanon visa page for Indians. ### How much is each Lebanon visa type in rupees? VisaCategories coveredVisa feeSingle entryBusiness, Tourist, Student, TransitINR 8,250Double entryBusiness, Tourist, StudentINR 11,750Multiple entryBusiness, Tourist, StudentINR 16,450Official visitOfficial passport holdersGratisThe same fee applies whatever the purpose: a tourist and a business traveller asking for a single entry both pay INR 8,250. Transit is offered only as a single entry. Whatever you choose, you can only request a visa with validity of up to 90 days. ### What do the VFS service fee and convenience charge add? VFS Global lists a service fee of INR 1,920 per application, inclusive of GST and of the convenience fee. The same page also mentions a convenience charge of INR 150. Ask at the counter whether the INR 150 is included in the INR 1,920 for your application before you pay. Holders of official passports pay no visa fee but are charged a VFS service fee of INR 1,500. You can pay in cash, by card or by UPI. No appointment is needed. You walk into a Lebanon Visa Application Centre during working hours with your documents and fees. ### Single, double or multiple entry: which should you pay for? Pick the entry type that matches your real itinerary, not the cheapest option: - Single entry (INR 8,250) suits one trip, such as a holiday or a single business meeting. - Double entry (INR 11,750) suits a trip where you leave Lebanon and come back once, for example a side trip to another country. - Multiple entry (INR 16,450) suits business travellers making several visits within the validity period. The Embassy of Lebanon takes the decision, and validity cannot exceed 90 days, so a multiple-entry visa is not a long-term permit. Use your letter of intent to explain your travel plan, including any need for more than one entry. ### Can Indians skip the fee with a visa on arrival? Not on an Indian passport alone. Lebanon's General Directorate of General Security does not put India on its list of nationalities that get a free tourist visa at the border. India is listed under "countries exporting workers", whose nationals need prior authorisation. Indian tourists therefore apply in advance through VFS and pay the fee. There is one exception. General Security grants an 11-month visa at the airport to businessmen, directors, CEOs, doctors, engineers, lawyers and others who hold a valid residency permit of a Gulf Cooperation Council country. If you live and work in the Gulf in one of these roles, check this route first. ### What else will a tourist application cost you? The VFS tourist checklist (November 2025) asks for more than the form and fee: - A passport photocopy with at least 6 months' validity at submission, and old passports with travel history. - A letter of intent and an NOC from your employer. - One passport-size photo, 35–40mm wide, light background, face 70–80% of the frame. - A return air ticket booking. A verifiable flight reservation can serve until the visa is approved. - A hotel reservation in your name, or an invitation from a Lebanese host with the inviter's ID. - Your latest bank statement covering at least 3 months, showing sufficient funds. Transit applicants need a bank statement with a minimum of 5 lakh or other proof of sufficient funds, a covering letter, the visa for the destination country and the onward ticket. Business applicants add a notarised undertaking from the Lebanese inviter, the company's registration certificate and an invitation letter. VFS does not publish a travel insurance requirement for Lebanon. ### How long after paying will you get a decision? Processing depends on where you submit. Applications lodged in Delhi take a minimum of 5–7 working days. Applications from other locations take a minimum of 11–12 working days. VFS runs Lebanon centres in 14 cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin (Kochi), Goa, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune. #### Mistakes that waste the fee - An Israeli visa or sticker in your passport. You must apply with a new passport without it. If that is not possible, you cannot apply for a Lebanon visa at all. - Applying for work on a visit visa. VFS India does not list a work category. Work visas follow General Security's ECR/ECNR rules: ECR passport holders need an electronic Employer Accreditation and Acknowledgment Letter, and ECR work applications from women under 30 are not accepted. No work visa fee is published by General Security or VFS India. - Leaving out old passports. They must be submitted with the application. Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram can prepare the flight reservation, hotel booking, itinerary and cover letter for your Lebanon file. Prices start at INR 1,000 for a flight reservation, and INR 3,000 covers all four documents. Contact us on WhatsApp at +91 95230 91018 or through the contact page. ### Frequently asked questions #### Do I need an appointment to pay for a Lebanon visa at VFS? No. VFS India states that no appointment is needed for Lebanon. You attend a Lebanon Visa Application Centre during working hours, submit your documents and pay the visa and service fees at the counter. #### Is travel insurance part of the Lebanon visa cost? VFS India does not publish a travel insurance requirement for Lebanon visas. Insurance is a sensible personal choice, but it is not on the published checklist. #### How much does a Lebanon work visa cost for Indians? No work visa fee is published by Lebanon's General Security or by VFS India, and VFS does not list a work category. Work visas depend on whether your passport is ECR or ECNR, and ECR holders need the employer's electronic accreditation letter via the Indian Embassy in Beirut's eMigrate system. #### Can I get a Lebanon visa valid for longer than 90 days? Not through the VFS route. Applicants can only request a visa with a validity period of up to 90 days, whether single, double or multiple entry. ## FAQ ### Do I need an appointment to pay for a Lebanon visa at VFS? No. VFS India states that no appointment is needed for Lebanon. You attend a Lebanon Visa Application Centre during working hours, submit your documents and pay the visa and service fees at the counter. ### Is travel insurance part of the Lebanon visa cost? VFS India does not publish a travel insurance requirement for Lebanon visas. Insurance is a sensible personal choice, but it is not on the published checklist. ### How much does a Lebanon work visa cost for Indians? No work visa fee is published by Lebanon's General Security or by VFS India, and VFS does not list a work category. Work visas depend on whether your passport is ECR or ECNR, and ECR holders need the employer's electronic accreditation letter via the Indian Embassy in Beirut's eMigrate system. ### Can I get a Lebanon visa valid for longer than 90 days? Not through the VFS route. Applicants can only request a visa with a validity period of up to 90 days, whether single, double or multiple entry. ## Sources 1. [VFS Global — Apply for Visa to Lebanon in India](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/lebanon/india/english/index.html) — VFS Global 2. [VFS Lebanon India — Checklist for Tourist Visa (Nov-25)](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/lebanon/india/english/pdf/checklist-for-tourist-visa-Nov-25.pdf) — VFS Global 3. [General Directorate of General Security (Lebanon) - Entry of Indian Nationals](https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/560) — General Directorate of General Security, Lebanon