Lebanon Visa Requirements
For 🇪🇸 Spain passport holders
Great news! Spain passport holders can enter Lebanon without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Spanish citizens can enter Lebanon visa-free for up to 90 days. Free visa stamp issued on arrival.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
1 page(s) required
Multiple Entry
Allowed
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Entry Conditions
Valid passport with 6 months validity (no Israeli stamps), return ticket.
Fines and potential complications.
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Safety Rating
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A/B, typhoid recommended.
Tap Water
Bottled water recommended
Safety Tips
CHECK CURRENT ADVISORIES. Lebanon has experienced economic crisis, political instability, and regional conflicts. Some areas are off-limits. Tourist areas can be relatively safe between crises.
Money & Costs
Currency
LL Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Daily Budget (USD)
Budget: $50 · Mid: $120 · Luxury: $300+
Tipping
Tip 10-15% in restaurants.
Practical Info
Power
Type A, B, C, D, G, 230V
Driving
Right side
Emergency
112 (all), 140 (Red Cross)
Getting There
Main Airports
Beirut (BEY)
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
April to June and September to November offer mild weather. Summer is hot but good for mountains and beaches. Winter brings skiing.
Cultural Notes
Lebanon is a mosaic - Christians, Muslims, Druze coexist. Beirut was "Paris of the Middle East." Food culture is exceptional. Resilience defines the people.
Insider Tips
Cash is essential - banking system has issues. USD widely accepted. Nightlife in Beirut can be vibrant. Hezbollah-controlled areas have restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
No, Spanish citizens enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Important: passports must not contain Israeli stamps.
Is it safe to visit Lebanon?
CHECK CURRENT ADVISORIES. Lebanon has experienced significant instability. When relatively calm, tourist areas like Beirut, Byblos, and Baalbek can be visited.
What is there to see in Lebanon?
When accessible: Baalbek Roman temples, ancient Byblos, Beirut's nightlife and culture, Jeita Grotto, cedars of Lebanon, and exceptional cuisine.
Why can't I have Israeli stamps?
Lebanon doesn't recognize Israel. Evidence of travel to Israel (stamps, markings) will result in denied entry. Israel now stamps separate paper when requested.
Is Lebanese food good?
Exceptional! Mezze culture, fresh ingredients, and influences from Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. Hummus, tabbouleh, and kibbeh originated here.