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title: Lebanon visa for citizens of Switzerland
description: "Citizens of Switzerland can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon. Stay up to 90 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 Switzerland

Citizens of Switzerland 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
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** No fee listed
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Lebanese port of entry** — Enter via Beirut International Airport or any official border crossing.
2. **Proceed to Visa on Arrival counter** — Present your passport and provide a telephone number and address in Lebanon.
3. **Receive visa and entry stamp** — The visa is granted free of charge and allows a stay up to 90 days, extendable for 2 additional months.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Swiss passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Telephone number in Lebanon** (Travel): Provide a contact phone number upon arrival.
- **Address in Lebanon** (Travel): Provide a local address (hotel or residence) upon arrival.
- **Non-refundable onward/return ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Lebanon.
- **No Israeli visa or seal in passport** (Supporting): Passport must not contain any Israeli visa or entry/exit stamps.

## Good to know

- Passport must have no Israeli visa or stamp, or entry will be refused.
- Visa is extendable for 2 additional months via local immigration office.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport contains Israeli visa or stamp** — Obtain a new passport without any Israeli markings before travel.
- **Unable to provide a valid telephone number or address in Lebanon** — Have a hotel reservation and a local contact number ready.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Switzerland can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon. Visa type: Visa on Arrival.

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Valid Swiss passport; Telephone number in Lebanon; Address in Lebanon; Non-refundable onward/return ticket; No Israeli visa or seal in passport.

### How long must my passport be valid for Lebanon?

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Lebanon visa for every passport](/visa/lebanon)
- [Every destination for Switzerland passport holders](/visa/passport/switzerland)