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You need a visa for Lebanon if you have a Congolese passport

These visas exist for Lebanon, but they cannot be applied for online with Congolese nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Lebanon Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Congolese citizens need a visa for Lebanon. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Lebanon may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation
  • Return flight or onward travel itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • No evidence of travel to Israel in passport

Entry requirements for Congolese travellers

These rules apply specifically to Congolese passport holders entering Lebanon as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Mandatory accommodation booking

    Travelers must have proof of accommodation booking during their stay in Lebanon.

    Lebanon General Directorate of General Security Last checked 2026-07-14
  • Required

    Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Lebanon

    Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Lebanon.

    • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Lebanon; -Foreign nationals residing in Lebanon.
    Lebanon General Directorate of General Security Last checked 2026-07-14
  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of applying for a visa

    Travelers require a passport to enter Lebanon. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months when applying for a Lebanon visa.

    Lebanon General Directorate of General Security Last checked 2026-07-14
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Lebanon

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Lebanon.

    Last checked 2026-07-14
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Lebanon.

    Last checked 2026-07-14
  • Required

    Transit visa

    Travelers need a visa to transit through Lebanon. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.

    Last checked 2026-07-14

A look at Lebanon

  • Downtown Beirut with historic Ottoman architecture and modern buildings along the Mediterranean coast
    Beirut — The Paris of the Middle East blending history with modernity
  • Ancient Roman temples of Baalbek with massive stone columns against blue sky
    Baalbek — UNESCO World Heritage Site with the largest Roman temples ever built
  • Ancient cedar trees in the Cedars of God forest with snow-capped mountains in background
    Cedars of God — Lebanon's iconic ancient forests and national symbol
  • Ancient harbor of Byblos with fishing boats and crusader castle ruins at sunset
    Byblos — One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world

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