🇨🇦 Canada passport 🇱🇧 Lebanon
Visa on arrival
Issued at the border when you land — nothing to apply for in advance
Canada passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Lebanon — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay or fee for this route — check the official page before you travel.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Lebanon's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
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Getting a visa on arrival for Lebanon
What this usually involves for a visa on arrival — not a checklist researched for Canada passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 5 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule (commonly six months beyond arrival)
- Completed arrival/VOA form (available on plane or at airport)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Cash for visa fee (check destination for accepted currencies)
Steps 4 steps
- Collect the Visa on Arrival form from the plane or airport counter
- Fill out the form and queue at the VOA desk
- Submit your documents and pay the visa fee
- Receive your visa stamp and proceed to immigration
About Lebanon
The Paris of the Middle East — Phoenician ruins, cedar forests, and the most vibrant nightlife in the Arab world
- Capital
- Beirut
- Currency
- Lebanese Pound (LL)
- Language
- Arabic, French
- Time zone
- EET (UTC+2)
- Best time to visit
- April – November
Official sources
Always confirm with Lebanon's own government before you travel:
- Lebanon official visa information ↗ dgsurte.gov.lb
- Lebanon embassies & consulates ↗ mfa.gov.lb
Common questions
Do Canada citizens need a visa to visit Lebanon?
Canada passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Lebanon — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
How long can Canada passport holders stay in Lebanon?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Lebanon's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Lebanon visa cost for Canada citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Lebanon's official visa information before you apply.
How long does it take to get a Lebanon visa?
Processing time: Issued on arrival (typically 15–60 minutes).
How long must my passport be valid to enter Lebanon?
We don't hold Lebanon's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Lebanon give visas to Canada citizens?
Yes — Lebanon issues Canada citizens a visa on arrival at the border or airport, so no embassy application is needed beforehand.
Where can Canada citizens find official Lebanon visa information?
On Lebanon's official site: https://www.dgsurte.gov.lb