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Lebanon visa requirements for Syria citizens (2026)

Visa on arrival. Syria passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Lebanon entry requirements for Syria citizens

Requirement
Visa on arrival
Allowed stay
Per visa terms

What to bring to Lebanon

  • Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
  • Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Hotel booking or host address
  • Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)

Lebanon at a glance for travellers

  • 103 of 198 passports can enter Lebanon without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Syria passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 24 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalLebanon General Directorate of General Security23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Lebanon entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Syria citizens need a visa for Lebanon?

Syria passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

What documents do Syria passport holders need for Lebanon?

Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).

Do Syria passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Lebanon?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.