How Indian passport holders get a visa for Lebanon: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Sticker visa — Lebanese Embassy via VFS Global in India
- Government fee: Single entry: around ₹8,250. Double entry: around ₹11,750. Multiple entry: around ₹16,450. Plus VFS Global service charge.
- Processing time: Typically 5–12 working days depending on city of submission (Delhi is fastest)
- Maximum stay: Single-entry tourist visa: up to 90 days
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 20/100
Documents you'll need
- Indian passport valid at least 6 months with 2 clean blank pages
- Two recent passport-size photos (ICAO compliant, white background — required from Sep 2025)
- Confirmed return / onward flight ticket
- Confirmed hotel reservation in Lebanon
- Bank statements for the last 6 months
- Cover letter / invitation letter explaining purpose of visit
- Travel insurance covering the full stay
- Employment / business proof (NOC, salary slips, ITR)
How & where to apply
Apply through VFS Global on behalf of the Embassy of Lebanon in New Delhi — the only authorised channel. Lebanon does NOT issue visa on arrival for Indian passport holders. VFS Global – Lebanon Visa (India)
Transit & connections
No transit visa needed for airside connections at Beirut–Rafic Hariri Airport. Leaving the airport requires a visa.
How Lebanon compares in the Gulf & Middle East
With an ease score of 20/100 this is one of the tougher applications for Indians — expect strict document scrutiny and plan well ahead of travel. Lebanon requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇱🇧 Lebanon | Sticker visa — Lebanese Embassy via VFS Global in India | Single entry: around ₹8,250. Double entry: around ₹11,750. Multiple entry: around ₹16,450. Plus VFS Global service charge. | Typically 5–12 working days depending on city of submission (Delhi is fastest) |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | Free visa on arrival — pre-book hotel via Discover Qatar | Visa on arrival is free. (The Hayya e-visa alternative costs QAR 100.) Note: the Discover Qatar hotel booking is a paid commercial cost, not a government fee. | Visa on arrival is issued immediately at the immigration counter |
| 🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai) | eVisa — pre-arranged before travel | From about AED 250 (varies by visa duration & type). Visa on arrival for the special category below is AED 253. Airline / VFS service fees are extra — confirm exact pricing on the official portal. | Pre-arranged eVisa: usually 3–5 working days. Visa on arrival (eligible category): up to 48 hours |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | eVisa — Royal Oman Police portal | 10-day single entry (26E): OMR 5 (~₹1,100 / ~$13). 30-day single entry (26N/26M): OMR 20 (~₹4,300 / ~$52). 1-year multi-entry (36M, 30 days per visit): OMR 50 (~₹10,800 / ~$130). Fees are non-refundable. | Usually 1–3 working days; can be faster |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | eVisa — apply online before travel | 2-week single-entry visit eVisa: around BHD 9 (~₹2,000 / ~$24). Service fees may apply. Visa on arrival (eligible category): from BHD 5. | eVisa: usually 3–5 working days. Visa on arrival: issued immediately at Bahrain International Airport |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | eVisa — apply online before travel | Single-entry eVisa: JOD 40 (~₹4,800 / ~$56). Double-entry: JOD 60. Multiple-entry: JOD 120. Jordan Pass (which waives the visa fee for stays of 3+ nights) is NOT available for Indian passport holders. | Typically 1–3 working days |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | Sticker visa via VFS — eVisa / VOA only with US, UK or Schengen visa | Sticker tourist visa via VFS: approximately SAR 480 total including visa fee + mandatory medical insurance + VAT (~₹10,500 / ~$128). eVisa (only if holding US/UK/Schengen visa): similar ~SAR 480 total. Plus VFS service charges. Umrah package costs are separate. | Sticker visa via VFS: typically 5–10 working days. eVisa (eligible holders): 24–48 hours. Visa on arrival (eligible holders): issued at the airport. |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
TRAVEL ADVISORY: The Indian MEA continues to strongly advise against non-essential travel to Lebanon due to the unstable security situation, including drone and missile strikes around Beirut and southern Lebanon. Indian nationals already in Lebanon are urged to leave or stay vigilant. Check the latest MEA advisory before booking. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.indianembassybeirut.gov.in/traveladvisoryforindiannationalsinlebanon
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Lebanon?
Sticker visa — Lebanese Embassy via VFS Global in India. TRAVEL ADVISORY: The Indian MEA continues to strongly advise against non-essential travel to Lebanon due to the unstable security situation, including drone and missile strikes around Beirut and southern Lebanon. Indian nationals already in Lebanon are urged to leave or stay vigilant. Check the latest MEA advisory before booking.
What documents do Indians need for a Lebanon visa?
Indian passport valid at least 6 months with 2 clean blank pages; Two recent passport-size photos (ICAO compliant, white background — required from Sep 2025); Confirmed return / onward flight ticket; Confirmed hotel reservation in Lebanon; Bank statements for the last 6 months; Cover letter / invitation letter explaining purpose of visit; Travel insurance covering the full stay; Employment / business proof (NOC, salary slips, ITR)
How long does a Lebanon visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Typically 5–12 working days depending on city of submission (Delhi is fastest). Government fee: Single entry: around ₹8,250. Double entry: around ₹11,750. Multiple entry: around ₹16,450. Plus VFS Global service charge.. Maximum stay: Single-entry tourist visa: up to 90 days.
How do Indians apply for a Lebanon visa?
Apply through VFS Global on behalf of the Embassy of Lebanon in New Delhi — the only authorised channel. Lebanon does NOT issue visa on arrival for Indian passport holders. Official source: https://www.indianembassybeirut.gov.in/traveladvisoryforindiannationalsinlebanon
Is a Lebanon visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 20/100 this is one of the tougher applications for Indians — expect strict document scrutiny and plan well ahead of travel. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Lebanon visa online or on arrival?
Lebanon requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
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