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United Arab Emirates to Lebanon visa requirements

Lebanon still grants UAE ordinary passport holders visa-free entry as GCC nationals, with a free 6-month stamp that can be extended to one year through General Security. However, UAE MoFA re-imposed a travel ban on UAE nationals traveling to Lebanon on 30 April 2026, so UAE citizens should not travel while that UAE ban remains in force. Lebanon grants visa-free entry to nationals of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) - Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman. Emirati ordinary passport holders therefore need no Lebanese visa, eVisa or visa-on-arrival sticker fee for tourism when travel is otherwise permitted. Lebanese General Security says GCC citizens receive a free 6-month stamp at the airport or other border posts, and that the period can be extended up to one year free of cost by the General Directorate of General Security, Department of Arabs and Foreigners. The exemption also applies to accompanying family members and, with valid UAE residence permits, domestic workers and drivers. Critically, UAE MoFA announced on 30 April 2026 a travel ban on UAE nationals traveling to Lebanon, Iran and Iraq and called on UAE nationals already there to return immediately. Twajudi registration does not waive that ban. This page therefore keeps the Lebanon-entry verdict as visa-free, but the practical answer for UAE citizens is: do not travel until UAE MoFA lifts or amends the ban. Lebanon is not in the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS do not apply. Lebanon strictly refuses entry to anyone with Israeli stamps, visas or evidence of travel to Israel.
VISA-FREETOURISMNOT SEPARATELY CAPPED IN THE CITED GCC EXEMPTION; EACH ADMISSION IS SUBJECT TO BORDER OFFICER AND UAE TRAVEL-BAN STATUSLast verified 2026-06-18
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-18
Visa type
Visa-free (GCC visa exemption)
Maximum stay
Free 6-month stamp; extendable up to one year free through Lebanese General Security
per entry
Entries
Not separately capped in the cited GCC exemption; each admission is subject to border officer and UAE travel-ban status
from issue date
Visa fee
Free (USD 0)
consular fee only
Processing time
None for Lebanese visa-free stamp if travel is permitted; UAE MoFA travel ban currently blocks travel by UAE nationals
standard track
Validity
Entry granted on arrival when permitted; passport should be valid for the intended stay and free of Israel evidence
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check the UAE travel ban first
As of 18 June 2026, UAE MoFA's 30 April 2026 notice bans UAE nationals from traveling to Lebanon. Do not travel while that ban remains in force, even though Lebanon itself grants visa-free entry.
· UAE travel ban· 30 Apr 2026
/02
Confirm GCC visa-free eligibility if the UAE ban is lifted
As an Emirati GCC ordinary passport holder, Lebanon's General Security rules grant visa-free entry. No advance Lebanese application, eVisa or visa-on-arrival sticker fee is required for the GCC exemption.
· No Lebanese visa· GCC exemption
/03
Check your passport and stamps
Carry a valid UAE passport with a blank page for the Lebanese entry stamp. Confirm it contains no Israeli stamps, visas or seals, as these can cause refusal of entry.
· Blank page· No Israel stamps
/04
Prepare travel details
If travel becomes permitted, carry your Lebanese address, local contact details, return/onward travel plans, and proof of accommodation or host details in case General Security asks.
· Travel details· Host address
/05
Receive your free entry stamp on arrival
At Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport or another border post, present your passport to General Security to receive the free GCC-entry stamp when travel is permitted.
· Free stamp· 6 months
/06
Extend only through General Security
Lebanese General Security says the 6-month GCC period can be extended to one year free through the Department of Arabs and Foreigners; do not assume exiting and re-entering extends lawful stay.
· Extend to one year· General Security
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items
Personalized checklist
United Arab Emirates -> Lebanon · Visa-free (GCC visa exemption)
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Deadline reminderAdd a date before export
RequiredUAE MoFA travel ban to Lebanon lifted or amended before travel
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredValid UAE ordinary passport with a blank page for entry stamp
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredNo Israeli stamps, visas or seals in passport
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
ConditionalTwajudi registration and UAE MoFA travel-safety instructions followed if travel is later permitted
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedReturn or onward travel plan
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedLebanese address and local telephone/contact number
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host details)
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedSufficient funds for the visit
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RecommendedTravel/medical insurance covering Lebanon
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedEmirates ID and emergency contact details
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
ConditionalOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Official sourcesUAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Travel ban on UAE nationals traveling to Iran, Lebanon, and IraqLebanese General Security - Visa formalities for GCC citizensConsulate General of Lebanon in the UAE - Visas and exemptions
Application link included: Lebanese General Security - Visa formalities for GCC citizens
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa feeUSD 0Visa-free for GCC nationals — no charge for entry
Extension up to one yearUSD 0Lebanese General Security says the GCC period can be extended up to one year free of cost
Twajudi registrationUSD 0Free UAE MoFA service, but it does not override the current UAE travel ban
Total estimate0 — 0incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

UAE travel-ban check
Before any trip planning
UAE MoFA currently bans UAE nationals from traveling to Lebanon; this must be resolved before relying on Lebanon's visa-free entry.
Lebanon visa-free entry stamp
On arrival if travel is permitted
General Security issues the free 6-month GCC stamp at Beirut airport or another border post; no Lebanese visa application or fee.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
GCC visa exemption
Lebanon exempts all Gulf Cooperation Council nationals — including UAE citizens — from visa requirements for entry.
High
/02
UAE travel ban re-imposed
On 30 April 2026 UAE MoFA announced a travel ban on UAE nationals traveling to Lebanon, Iran and Iraq and urged citizens already there to return immediately.
High
/03
Twajudi does not waive the ban
Twajudi is a UAE citizen-registration and emergency-contact service; it does not make travel lawful while a MoFA travel ban is in force.
Medium
/04
Israel-stamp refusal
Any Israeli stamp, visa, or evidence of prior travel to Israel results in denial of entry to Lebanon.
Medium
/05
Extension is through General Security
General Security says the free GCC stamp can be extended up to one year through the Department of Arabs and Foreigners, not by informal exit-and-return assumptions.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-06-19
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-18 · major
Updated Lebanon entry with UAE travel ban
Added UAE MoFA's 30 April 2026 travel ban, replaced stale travel-permitted wording with Lebanese General Security and consular sources, and corrected GCC stay wording to a free 6-month stamp extendable to one year.
2026-05-30
United Arab Emirates to Lebanon route verified
Confirmed visa-free entry for UAE (GCC) ordinary passport holders and noted UAE travel-advisory status at that time.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do UAE passport holders need a visa for Lebanon?—
No Lebanese visa is required under the GCC exemption: Lebanese General Security lists the United Arab Emirates among GCC countries whose citizens receive a free 6-month stamp.
Can Emiratis legally travel to Lebanon now?+
How long can I stay in Lebanon if travel becomes permitted?+
Does Twajudi allow travel despite the ban?+
Is there any Lebanese visa fee to enter?+
What documents do I need at the border?+
Will an Israeli stamp affect my entry?+
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