Lebanon Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: FCDO advises against travel to some parts of Lebanon. GOV.UK says your passport should be valid for at least 3 months from the date you enter Lebanon. British citizens can normally get a free tourist visa on arrival at Beirut airport.
Lebanon travel requirements at a glance
3 months from the date you arrive
Free visa on arrival at Beirut
May lead to refusal
All arrivals checked on a database
Official source: GOV.UK Lebanon entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- 3 months validity from arrival
- Free visa on arrival at Beirut airport
- Israeli stamps may mean refusal
- Overstay fines paid in local currency
Passport validity for Lebanon
GOV.UK says your passport should be valid for at least 3 months from the date you enter Lebanon.
If your passport contains an Israeli stamp, you may be refused entry even with a valid Lebanese visa.
Visas
British citizens can normally apply for a free single-entry tourist or family visit visa on arrival at Beirut airport. A tourist visa is valid for one month and can be extended up to 3 months.
You can also get a visa from the Lebanese Embassy in London. Entry rules may change at short notice.
Arriving and border checks
Immigration checks every visitor's name against a database of people wanted or convicted in Lebanon. A name match can lead to detention until it is resolved.
Consider carrying a birth certificate or similar document that shows your parents' names.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Lebanon?
No. GOV.UK says your passport should be valid for at least 3 months from the date you enter Lebanon.
Do I need a visa for Lebanon?
Yes, but British citizens can normally get a free single-entry tourist visa on arrival at Beirut airport.
Can I enter Lebanon with an Israeli stamp?
You may be refused entry. GOV.UK says this can happen even if you hold a valid Lebanese visa.