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    These Are 40 Countries Lebanese Can Visit Without A Visa!

    By Hussein YassineFebruary 1, 2020Updated:June 10, 2020
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    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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