# 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. Sources checked on October 10, 2026. Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/lebanon Sources checked on: 2026-10-10 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. ## 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 ## Where to apply in India Not published by VFS Global or the embassy — check the official links below. ## 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. **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. ### 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. 5 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 2026-10-10 - [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 2026-10-10 - [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 2026-10-10 - [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 2026-10-10 - [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 2026-10-10 ### Notes on sources - visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/lbn/ returned HTTP 403; data from VFS one-pager on www.vfsglobal.com - 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 - Application centre cities not published on fetched VFS page (only 'Delhi' and 'other locations' referenced) - Travel insurance requirement: not published on VFS page - Official visa checklist not extracted --- *Yatra For Fun Pvt Ltd — India Office, 745, Koyal Vihar, Sector 52, Gurugram, Haryana 122003. 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