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Lebanon visa for Indian citizens

Applies via: VFS GlobalSources checked on

Indian citizens apply for a Lebanon visa through VFS Global. The published fee for Visa – Single Entry (Business, Tourist, Student, Transit) is INR 8250. Processing time (Applications submitted in Delhi): Minimum 5-7 working days. Application locations listed include Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai and Cochin (Kochi) (9 more listed below). Sources checked on October 15, 2026.

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Lebanon visa for Indians — key facts

Visa fee
INR 8250Visa – Single Entry (Business, Tourist, Student, Transit)
Processing time
Minimum 5-7 working daysApplications submitted in Delhi
Where to apply
14 locations listedAhmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh…
Insurance required
Not published

Overview

How do Indian citizens apply for a Lebanon visa?

Applies via: VFS Global

Who handles applications in India

Lebanon visa applications in India are lodged at the Lebanon Visa Application Centre operated by VFS Global, with decisions taken by the Embassy of Lebanon. Applicants can only request a visa with a validity period of up to 90 days. Applicants holding an Israeli sticker or visa in their passport must apply with a new passport without it; if that is not possible, they cannot apply for a Lebanon visa. Old passports with travel history must be submitted with the application. No appointment is needed: applicants simply attend a VFS centre (VFS India).

Visa on arrival, eVisa or visa-free for Indians?

Visa on arrival
Not available for Indian passport holders travelling from India (India is not on General Security's on-arrival list and needs prior authorisation). General Security grants an 11-month visa at the airport to businessmen, directors, CEOs, doctors, engineers, lawyers and others holding a valid residency permit of a Gulf Cooperation Council country.
Visa-free entry
Not available: India is not on General Security's list of nationalities granted a free tourist visa at the border; it is listed under 'countries exporting workers', whose nationals need prior authorisation from General Security. Indian tourists apply in advance through the Lebanon Visa Application Centre (VFS) in India.

How to apply from India — step by step

  1. 1

    Prepare your documents

    Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.

  2. 2

    Book an appointment

    Book an appointment with VFS Global (see the official links below).

  3. 3

    Submit your application

    Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin (Kochi), Goa and others listed below.

  4. 4

    Pay the fees

    Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.

Before you apply

Visa fees

How much is the Lebanon visa fee for Indian citizens?

  • Visa – Single Entry (Business, Tourist, Student, Transit)

    INR 8250

  • Visa – Double Entry (Business, Tourist, Student)

    INR 11750

  • Visa – Multiple Entry (Business, Tourist, Student)

    INR 16450

  • Official Visit

    GRATIS

    VFS service fee for official passport holders INR 1500

Service fee: VFS Service fee (inclusive of Convenience Fee) INR 1920, inclusive of GST; page also states a convenience charge of INR 150/-. Payable in Cash/Card/UPI.

Checklist

What documents are required for a Lebanon visa from India?

All applicants

4 items
  • Visa application form (and checklist form) completely filled and signed
  • Photocopy of passport with minimum 6 months validity at the time of submission
  • Old passports with travel history
  • No Israeli visa or sticker in the passport

Tourist (checklist Nov-25)

6 items
  • Letter of intent by the applicant (job, reason for visiting Lebanon)
  • NOC letter issued by the applicant's company
  • One passport size photograph
  • Return air ticket booking
  • Hotel reservation in applicant's name or invitation letter from Lebanese counterpart with address (inviter's ID copy; foreign-national inviter: residence permit valid at least 3 months)
  • Latest bank statement of at least 3 months showing sufficient funds

Business (checklist Nov-25)

8 items
  • Letter of intent by the applicant
  • NOC letter from the applicant's company
  • Notarised written undertaking from the inviter in Lebanon to bear legal and financial responsibility
  • Registration certificate of the company (in Lebanon)
  • Invitation letter from the Lebanese company with invitee's name, proposed stay and purpose
  • One passport size photograph
  • Return air ticket booking
  • Hotel reservation in applicant's name

Transit

6 items
  • Colour photocopy of passport (minimum 6 months validity)
  • Two latest clear photographs
  • Latest bank statement of at least 3 months with minimum 5 Lac or proof of sufficient funds
  • Covering letter with reason of transit
  • Visa or residence permit of the destination country
  • Air ticket for the destination country

Student (study purpose)

6 items
  • Colour photocopy of passport (minimum 6 months validity)
  • Two latest clear photographs
  • Admission letter from university/school/institution recognised by the Lebanese Govt, or invitation letter, in Arabic, addressed to the Embassy
  • Air ticket booking for arrival and departure
  • Financial records proving ability to sustain living in Lebanon
  • Scholarship holders: admission letter with scholarship (may be exempted from financial records)

Photo

What are the Lebanon visa photo specifications?

Size
35-40mm in width
Background
Plain light-coloured background
  • No more than 6 months old
  • Face takes up 70-80% of photograph
  • Sharp focus, high quality, no ink marks or creases, printed on high quality paper
  • Looking directly at camera, neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
  • No tinted lenses or flash reflection; frames must not cover eyes
  • Head coverings only for religious reasons with full face visible

Insurance

Is travel medical insurance required for a Lebanon visa?

Not published by VFS Global or the embassy — check the official links below.

Processing

How long does Lebanon visa processing take?

Applications submitted in Delhi
Minimum 5-7 working days
Other locations
Minimum 11-12 working days

Visa types

Which Lebanon visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Visa Types

  • Business
  • Tourist
  • Student
  • Transit
  • Official

Work (employer-sponsored; General Security rules - not listed by VFS India)

  • Work visa for Indian nationals (ECR / ECNR passport rules)

Long stay

Lebanon study and work visas for Indians

Work visa for Indian nationals

Work

Lebanon's General Security sets India-specific conditions for work visas based on whether the Indian passport is ECR or ECNR; the Lebanese employer side registers with the Indian Embassy in Beirut's eMigrate system. VFS India's Lebanon centre does not list a work visa category.

  • ECR (Emigration Clearance Required) passport holders: work visa applications are accepted only with the electronic "Employer Accreditation & Acknowledgment Letter", obtained by the employer registering on the Indian Embassy in Beirut's eMigrate system
  • ECR passport holders: work visa applications for women under 30 years of age are not accepted
  • ECNR (Emigration Clearance Not Required) passport holders: visa applications, including work visas, are accepted without the electronic certificate
  • General Security list of labour-supplying countries: Indian workers are allowed upon submission of approval from the Indian Embassy
Official page

Fees and processing times for these routes are listed in the Visa fees and Processing sections above.

Where to apply

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Lebanon visa?

  • Ahmedabad
  • Bengaluru
  • Chandigarh
  • Chennai
  • Cochin (Kochi)
  • Goa
  • Gurugram
  • Hyderabad
  • Jaipur
  • Jalandhar
  • Kolkata
  • Mumbai
  • New Delhi
  • Pune

FAQ

Lebanon visa for Indians — frequently asked questions

Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.

How much is the Lebanon visa fee for Indian citizens?

Visa – Single Entry (Business, Tourist, Student, Transit): INR 8250; Visa – Double Entry (Business, Tourist, Student): INR 11750; Visa – Multiple Entry (Business, Tourist, Student): INR 16450. 1 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: VFS Service fee (inclusive of Convenience Fee) INR 1920, inclusive of GST; page also states a convenience charge of INR 150/-. Payable in Cash/Card/UPI..

What documents are required for a Lebanon visa from India?

Visa application form (and checklist form) completely filled and signed; Photocopy of passport with minimum 6 months validity at the time of submission; Old passports with travel history; No Israeli visa or sticker in the passport. Category-specific checklists are listed for 4 visa categories.

How long does Lebanon visa processing take for Indians?

Applications submitted in Delhi: Minimum 5-7 working days; Other locations: Minimum 11-12 working days.

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Lebanon visa?

Applications go via VFS Global. Locations listed: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin (Kochi), Goa, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune.

Can Indians get a Lebanon visa on arrival or an eVisa?

Visa on arrival — Not available for Indian passport holders travelling from India (India is not on General Security's on-arrival list and needs prior authorisation). General Security grants an 11-month visa at the airport to businessmen, directors, CEOs, doctors, engineers, lawyers and others holding a valid residency permit of a Gulf Cooperation Council country. Visa-free entry — Not available: India is not on General Security's list of nationalities granted a free tourist visa at the border; it is listed under 'countries exporting workers', whose nationals need prior authorisation from General Security. Indian tourists apply in advance through the Lebanon Visa Application Centre (VFS) in India.

What photo size is required for a Lebanon visa?

Size: 35-40mm in width. Background: Plain light-coloured background.

Which Lebanon visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Visa Types and Work (employer-sponsored; General Security rules - not listed by VFS India). 6 visa types are listed on this page.

Sources

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