Visas & Customs Requirements

General Requirements:

Visa can be obtained upon arrival at Beirut airport or other ports of entry for stays up to 3 months. Necessary documents:

1. Valid signed U.S. passport, must have at least 3 months remaining validity;
2. 1 Visa Application Form fully completed and signed;
3. 2 Passport-type photographs
4. Covering letter specifying the length of stay and purpose of the trip;
5. Applicants of Lebanese origin must present copy of Lebanese ID card;
6. Spouse of applicants of Lebanese origin must submit a copy of the marriage certificate and a copy of the spouse's Lebanese ID;
7. Child under age 18 must submit a notarized letter of consent from both parents.

Consular Fee:

• $35.00 Per Visa - Single Entry


• $70.00 Per Visa - Multiple Entries

Visa Notes

• The passport must not contain any Israeli seals or stamps;
• Performers and entertainers are required to obtain a work permit;
• Passport must have at least six months remaining validity and contain at least one blank visa page for visa to be issued. TDS can assist with obtaining U.S. Passports, whether new issue, renewal, or obtaining additional visa pages for a valid passport;
• Special requirements exist for U.S. Official and Diplomatic passport holders.

General Consulates of Lebanon:

Los Angeles	http://lebanonconsulatela.org
Miami	http://www.lebconsdet.org
New York	http://www.lebconsny.org
Washington	http://www.lebanonembassyus.org