You can choose: apply online before travel, or get a visa at the airport.

You can choose: apply online before travel, or get a visa at the airport. Permitted stay is 30 days.

United States passport holders can typically stay in Lebanon for 30 days under the standard entry rules. Longer stays require a separate long-term visa.

United States citizens need an eVisa or Visa on Arrival to enter Lebanon. You can choose: apply online before travel, or get a visa at the airport.

Extendable for 2 additional months. Visa waiver granted if there is no Israeli visa or seal and traveler has a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket. Pagers and handheld radios prohibited from boarding flights in Lebanon to protect aviation safety. The US government advises its citizens not to visit Lebanon due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, unexploded landmines, and the risk of armed conflict.

You have two options: apply online for an eVisa before travel (recommended to avoid airport queues), or get a visa on arrival at the Lebanon port of entry. The eVisa is faster on the day of travel; visa on arrival is convenient for last-minute trips.

For short business visits like meetings or conferences, United States citizens typically enter Lebanon under the same rules as tourists. For paid work, long assignments, or activities beyond what a tourist visa allows, a dedicated business or work visa is required. Confirm specifics with the Lebanon embassy or consulate.