# Lebanon visa for Indian citizens

> 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.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/lebanon
Sources checked on: 2026-10-15
Applies via: VFS Global
VFS Global: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/lebanon/india/english/index.html

## Overview

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 and visa-free entry

- **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.

## Visa fees

- **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.

## Documents required

### All applicants

- 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)

- 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)

- 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

- 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)

- 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 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

## Travel medical insurance

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

## Processing time

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

## Visa categories

### 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)

## Study, work and long-stay routes

### 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

Source: https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/560

## Where to apply in India

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

## How to apply from India

1. **Prepare your documents** — Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
2. **Book an appointment** — Book an appointment with VFS Global (see the official links below).
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. **Pay the fees** — Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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

- [VFS Global — Apply for Visa to Lebanon in India](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/lebanon/india/english/index.html) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [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, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Lebanon India — Checklist for Business Visa (Nov-25)](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/lebanon/india/english/pdf/checklist-for-business-visa-Nov-25.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Lebanon India — Transit Visa documents](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/lebanon/india/english/pdf/transit-visa-doc-latest.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Lebanon India — Visa for study purpose](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/lebanon/india/english/pdf/visa-for-study-purpose-latest.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [General Directorate of General Security (Lebanon) - Entry of Indian Nationals](https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/560) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [General Directorate of General Security (Lebanon) - Work Visa for Indian Citizens](https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/63) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [General Directorate of General Security (Lebanon) - Entry of Nationals from Labour-Supplying Countries](https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/561) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [General Directorate of General Security (Lebanon) - Formalities to obtain a visa (on-arrival lists; countries exporting workers)](https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/38) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Lebanon India - Book an appointment (no appointment needed)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/lbn/schedule-an-appointment) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Lebanon India - Visa Application Centres and hours](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/lbn/attend-centre) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15

### Notes on sources

- No official website of the Embassy of Lebanon in New Delhi could be located (search returned only third-party directories) — embassy-side details not verified
- Travel insurance requirement: not published on VFS page
- Official visa checklist not extracted
- Work visa processing time and fee for Indian applicants not published by General Security or VFS India
- eVisa: no official statement found either way; entry.eVisa left out

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