Visa for Lebanon from South Africa: price, documents and processing time 2026
Yes, a visa is required: citizens of South Africa apply at the embassy or consulate before departure.
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Pay €29 and have my application checkedOur guide to the Lebanon visa from South Africa
South African passport holders must obtain a consular visa for Lebanon before departure. Apply through the relevant Lebanese embassy or consulate, usually by arranging an appointment and submitting the required file.
Prepare the application well in advance with the relevant Lebanese diplomatic mission. Consular authorities review each file, and practical requirements may vary.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. South African passport holders must obtain a consular visa before travelling to Lebanon. The visa application must be made through the relevant Lebanese embassy or consulate before departure.
How much does a visa for Lebanon cost from South Africa?
The official fee for a visa for Lebanon is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Lebanon really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
- ExtrasVariable
What documents are required for a visa for Lebanon?
Documents required for a visa for Lebanon:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Flight itinerary
Documents and fees
A typical file includes an application form, photographs, and evidence of accommodation, financial resources, and insurance. Additional documents may be requested depending on your circumstances. For the final document list and any fees, consult the official portal or the relevant embassy.
How to apply for a visa for Lebanon from South Africa
- 1Book an appointment at the embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
- 2Assemble the complete file before the appointment.
- 3Submit the file and provide your biometric data.
- 4Track the processing and wait for the decision.
- 5Collect your passport with the visa sticker.
How to apply
Arrange an appointment with the relevant embassy or consulate and follow its submission instructions. Complete the required application form and submit a full file at the appointment. Check the official portal or the relevant embassy for the procedure that applies to your case.
Where do you apply for a visa for Lebanon from South Africa?
A consular visa for Lebanon is filed with the diplomatic post accredited for South Africa, or with the application centre that post has appointed.
- The competent post is the one accredited for South Africa, which is not always the nearest one geographically.
- An application centre collects the file and the biometrics. It does not decide, it cannot speed up a case, and it is not an agency.
- Appointments are booked with the post or the centre directly. A slot is never sold, and no one can guarantee one.
What if Lebanon has no embassy in South Africa?
Then the application goes to the post accredited for South Africa, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.
You live in South Africa on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in South Africa but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Lebanon take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the visa is granted.
Processing times and advice
Processing times vary by embassy or consulate and by the file submitted. Apply sufficiently early and check official instructions before your appointment. It is advisable not to buy tickets before the visa has been issued.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Do not submit an incomplete file or assume that requirements are identical at every consular mission. Make sure that accommodation, financial resource, and insurance evidence meets the competent authority's requirements. Do not confuse the stated associated 6-month stay with other consular information.
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Other visa types for Lebanon
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on September 12, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa required
Entry regime
Visa required
Official websiteVerified
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
2,000,000 LBP
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Price
2,000,000 LBP
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Work / Residence permit
Work visa
Duration
1-3 years
Price
18,000,000–108,000,000 LBP
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family residence visa
Family reunification
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
15,000,000 LBP
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
SafetyWing travel insurance
Medical costs and repatriation during your stay. If the consulate asks for insurance, check the required amount before buying.
- Medical costs covered up to $250,000
- 180+ countries, United States as an option
- Can be bought once you have left
- Pre-existing conditions not covered
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