The Lebanese passport recently ranked 99 out of 107 globally, according to the Henley Passport Index that further indicated that holders of a Lebanese passport can gain visa-free entry to 40 countries around the world.
That comes while some European embassies in Lebanon have stopped issuing a 6-month tourist visa to the Lebanese.
Although only 14 of these 40 countries literally require no visa from Lebanese nationals, the rest offer a visa on arrival without the traveler doing any (or much) work to obtain it before departure from Lebanon:
A. Countries That Offer Visa-Free Entry
#1 Dominica
The allowed stay is 21 days within 180 days; extendable to 3 months within 6 months for a fee.
#2 Ecuador
The allowed stay is 90 days within 180 days; extendable for a fee.
#3 Egypt
The allowed stay is 90 days within 180 days for Lebanese citizens who are:
- Arriving at Borg El Arab Airport in Alexandria, Hurghada Airport, or Sharm El Sheikh Airport for South Sinai resorts on a charter flight.
- Traveling as part of a tourist group that consists of at least 10 persons who hold a return ticket, booked accommodation, and a signed guarantee letter from a travel agency.
- Under the age of 16 and over the age of 50.
#4 Georgia
The allowed stay is 1 year. Medical insurance for the full duration of the intended stay is mandatory.
#5 Haiti
The allowed stay is 3 months within 6 months; extendable for a fee.
#6 Indonesia
The allowed stay is 30 days within 180 days. Not applicable for journalists who should obtain a visa beforehand.
#7 Iran
The allowed stay is 30 days within 180 days; extendable for a fee. Registration with the local police within 8 days of arrival is mandatory.
#8 Jordan
The allowed stay is 3 months within 6 months.
- Not applicable for holders of emergency or temporary passports (those should obtain a visa beforehand).
- The national ID card may be used for entry.
#9 Macau
The allowed stay is 90 days within 180 days; extendable for a fee.
#10 Malaysia
The allowed stay is 90 days within 180 days; extendable twice, for 30 days each, for a fee.
- At least $100 per day as proof of sufficient funds to cover the entire stay is required.
- Visa overstaying is punishable by jail, fines, and caning.
#11 Micronesia
The allowed stay is 30 days within 180 days; extendable up to 60 days for a fee.
#12 Qatar
The allowed stay is 30 days per trip. The visa is issued free of charge.
#13 Syria
The allowed stay is 6 months within 1 year. The national ID card may be used for entry.
#14 Turkey
The allowed stay is 90 days within 180 days.
- Exceeding the non-extendable period of 90 days must obtain a residence permit (“Ikamet Vesikasi”) from the immigration police, which is presented to airport officials upon departure.
B. Countries That Offer Visa on Arrival
#15 Armenia
The allowed stay is 120 days within 1 year.
#16 Cambodia
The allowed stay is 30 days per trip; extendable to up to 12 months for a fee.
- Passengers are not permitted to make day trips that arrive and depart on the same day, except when arriving and departing at Phnom Penh airport or hold a multiple-entry business visa.
#17 Cape Verde
The allowed stay is 90 days within 180 days. An international Certificate of Vaccination is required.
#18 Comoros
The allowed stay is 2 weeks per trip.
#19 Guinea-Bissau
The allowed stay is 90 days within 180 days.
#20 Iraq
The allowed stay is 30 days.
#21 Laos
The allowed stay is 30 days. Visa can be issued at Luang Prabang, Pakse, and Vientiane Airports.
#22 Madagascar
The allowed stay is 90 days within 180 days; extendable to up to 4 months for a fee.
#23 Maldives
The allowed stay is 30 days per trip; extendable to up to 60 days for a fee.
#24 Mauritania
The allowed stay is 3, 15, 30, 90, or 360 days per trip; fees vary accordingly.
- Visa is granted at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
- An International Certificate of Vaccination is required.
#25 Mauritius
The allowed stay is 60 days within 120 for tourism purposes or 60 days within 180 days for business purposes; both extendable for a fee.
- A confirmed hotel reservation and at least $100 per day as proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay are required.
- An Entry Permit or Residence Permit is required for those holding Work permits.
#26 Mozambique
The allowed stay is 30 days per trip; extendable to up to 90 days for a fee.
- Visa can be obtained on arrival at Beira, Nampula, Maputo, Pemba, Tete, and Vilankulo Airports.
#27 Nepal
The allowed stay is 90 days within 180 days; extendable for a fee.
- Visa can be obtained at Tribhuvan International Airport.
- The visa-on-arrival (VoA) facility is not applicable for holders of temporary passports thus they should obtain a visa beforehand.
#28 Palau
The allowed stay is 30 days per trip; extendable to up to 90 days for a fee.
- Passengers are required to hold at least $200 per week as proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay.
#29 Rwanda
The allowed stay is 30 days per trip; extendable for a fee. An International Certificate of Vaccination is required.
#30 Samoa
The allowed stay is 60 days per trip; extendable to up to 1 month for a fee.
#31 Senegal
The allowed stay is 30 days per trip. An International Certificate of Vaccination is required.
#32 Seychelles
The allowed stay is 3 months within 6 months; extendable for a fee.
- Passengers are required to hold a confirmed hotel reservation and at least $150 per day as proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay.
#33 Sierra Leone
The allowed stay is 30 days.
- Visa is available on arrival for holders of confirmation from the immigration that a visa has been approved before departure.
- International Certificate of Vaccination is required.
#34 Somalia
The allowed stay is 30 days per trip.
- Visa can be obtained on arrival at Bosaso, Galcaio, Garowe, Kisimayu, and Mogadishu Airports.
- Passengers must exchange or the equivalent of other freely convertible foreign currency upon arrival.
#35 Sri Lanka
The allowed stay is 30 days per trip; extendable to up to 150 days for a fee. Electronic Travel Authorization is obtainable online or on arrival.
#36 Tajikistan
The allowed stay is 45 days per trip; extendable to up to 60 days for a fee.
- Visa can be obtained at Dushanbe International Airport.
- Tajikistan plans to completely abolish visa requirements soon.
#37 Timor-Leste
The allowed stay is 30 days per trip; extendable to up to 90 days for a fee of $75.
- Visa can be obtained on arrival by air only.
- Passengers are required to hold at least $100 per entry and $50 per day as proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay.
#38 Togo
The allowed stay is 7 days per trip; extendable to up to 90 days for a fee. Passengers must hold 3 passport photos.
#39 Tuvalu
The allowed stay is 1 month per trip; extendable to up to 3 months within 6 months for a fee.
#40 Uganda
The allowed stay is 3 or 6 months per trip (fees may vary accordingly); extendable for a fee.
- Must apply online at least 2 business days or more prior to travel.
- Visa can be obtained at Entebbe Airport in Kampala.
- International Certificate of Vaccination is required.
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