France passport → Lebanon
Do French citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
Visa on arrival30 days
French passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Lebanon at a glance
- Capital
- Beirut
- Currency
- Lebanese pound (LBP)
- Languages
- Arabic, French
- Calling code
- +961
- Region
- Western Asia
Lebanon for other passports
- FranceVisa on arrival30 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free180 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa on arrival30 days
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Asia for French passport holders
Common questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
French passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can French citizens stay in Lebanon?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can French citizens visit without a visa?
157 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The France passport ranks #7 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.