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title: Lebanon visa for citizens of Sweden
description: "Citizens of Sweden 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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# Lebanon visa for citizens of Sweden

Citizens of Sweden 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.*

Official application site: https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/38

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (1 month, extendable to 3 months)
- **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

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Lebanese port of entry** — Present your passport and documents at the visa-on-arrival counter.
2. **Receive free visa stamp** — A 1-month visa is granted free of charge at the airport or border post.
3. **Communicate your address** — Inform General Security of your current address in Lebanon; update if you move.
4. **Extend stay (optional)** — Visit General Security to extend the visa for up to 2 additional months (total 3 months).

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (Swedish)** (Identity): Must have no Israeli visa or seal.
- **Non-refundable return or circle ticket** (Travel): Must be a confirmed onward/return ticket.
- **Telephone number** (Supporting): Provide a contact number in Lebanon.
- **Address in Lebanon** (Supporting): Provide a residential address or hotel booking.

## Good to know

- Passport must not contain any Israeli visa or entry/exit seal.
- Visa is free of charge only if conditions are met.
- Extension requires a visit to General Security before the initial 1 month expires.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport contains Israeli visa or seal** — Ensure your passport has no Israeli stamps or visas.
- **No return/onward ticket or no address/phone number** — Carry a non-refundable return ticket and have a local address and phone number ready.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Sweden can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (1 month, extendable to 3 months).

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport (Swedish); Non-refundable return or circle ticket; Telephone number; Address in Lebanon.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/38

## Sources

- [Lebanese General Security - posts](https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/38)
- Lebanon Visa for Sweden Citizens 2026 — Requirements, Documents & Fees ... (eammu.com, third-party site)
- Sweden → Lebanon: Visa on Arrival 30 Days (2026) | RoamHub (roamhub.io, third-party site)

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