You need a visa for Lebanon if you have a South African passport

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

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Lebanon?

Yes. South African 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 South African travellers

These rules apply specifically to South African 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
May be required
Transit visa may be required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Lebanon if staying in the airport transit area for a maximum of 48 hours and have an onward ticket. Visit the government website to check other entry requirements.
Last checked 2026-07-14