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title: Lebanon visa for citizens of Finland
description: "Citizens of Finland can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Lebanon visa for citizens of Finland

Citizens of Finland can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (1 month)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** No fee listed
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Telephone number, address in Lebanon, non‑refundable return or circle ticket

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Lebanese port of entry** — Present your Finnish passport at Beirut International Airport or any other border crossing.
2. **Provide required information** — Give your telephone number and address in Lebanon to the immigration officer.
3. **Show onward/return ticket** — Present your non‑refundable return or circle ticket.
4. **Receive visa stamp** — The visa is granted free of charge at the border; no payment is required.
5. **Understand validity and extension** — Initial stay is 30 days; extendable for 2 additional months at local immigration office.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with no Israeli visa or entry/exit seal)** (Identity): Finnish passport valid for the duration of stay.
- **Contact telephone number** (Supporting): Must be provided at entry.
- **Address in Lebanon** (Supporting): Hotel or local host address.
- **Non‑refundable return or circle ticket** (Travel): Confirmed onward/return booking, non‑refundable.

## Good to know

- Passport must have no Israeli visa or seal, otherwise entry will be denied.
- The return/circle ticket must be non‑refundable.
- Visa is free of charge at all official entry points.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport contains Israeli visa or entry/exit seal** — Ensure your passport has no Israeli stamps/visas before travel.
- **Failure to provide a telephone number or address in Lebanon** — Have a working phone number and a local address ready.
- **Lack of a non‑refundable return or circle ticket** — Book a fully non‑refundable onward ticket before arriving.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Finland need a visa for Lebanon?

Citizens of Finland can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (1 month).

### How long can citizens of Finland stay in Lebanon?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of Finland need for Lebanon?

Valid passport (with no Israeli visa or entry/exit seal); Contact telephone number; Address in Lebanon; Non‑refundable return or circle ticket.

## More

- [Lebanon visa for every passport](/visa/lebanon)
- [Every destination for Finland passport holders](/visa/passport/finland)