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Do Finland passport holders need a visa to visit LB?

Finnish ordinary passport holders get a FREE visa on arrival in Lebanon for tourism, valid for a 1-month stay, extendable for 2 more months. No advance application is needed. The passport must contain no Israeli stamps, visas, or seals, or entry will be refused. As of 2026-05-30, a Finland (EU) ordinary passport holder traveling to Lebanon for tourism does not need to arrange a visa before departure. Like all EU member-state citizens, Finns are granted a complimentary (no-fee) visa on arrival at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport and other authorized ports of entry, for an initial stay of up to one month. This can be extended for up to two additional months (three months total) at the General Security offices in Lebanon. Lebanon is NOT in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply to this route. Travelers must hold a passport valid at least 6 months beyond the stay with at least two blank pages, present a non-refundable return/onward ticket, and provide a Lebanese address and contact number. A critical, strictly enforced rule: any Israeli stamp, visa, or seal in the passport (or evidence of travel to Israel) results in denial of entry and possible detention. While the airport-issued tourist visa carries no fee for EU nationals, an optional pre-arranged visa via embassy/General Security costs around USD 35 (single entry). The free visa on arrival is the recommended and standard route for short tourist visits.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
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.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Free visa on arrival (no advance application)
Maximum stay
1 month, extendable up to 3 months total
per entry
Entries
Single entry (extendable in-country)
from issue date
Visa fee
Free (USD 0) for EU/Finnish citizens at arrival
consular fee only
Processing time
Issued on the spot at the port of entry
standard track
Validity
Must be used on arrival; passport valid 6+ months beyond stay
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm passport eligibility
Ensure your Finnish ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay and has at least two blank pages.
· 6+ months validity· 2 blank pages
/02
Verify no Israeli travel evidence
Check that your passport contains NO Israeli stamps, visas, or seals. Any such mark, or evidence of travel to Israel, leads to refused entry and possible detention.
· Strictly enforced· Refusal risk
/03
Prepare supporting documents
Arrange a non-refundable return or onward ticket, a Lebanese address (e.g. hotel booking), and a local contact telephone number to show at immigration.
· Return ticket· Hotel/address· Local phone
/04
Arrive at a Lebanese port of entry
Fly into Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (or another authorized port). No online application or pre-payment is required.
· Beirut airport· No pre-application
/05
Receive the free visa on arrival
At the General Security immigration desk, present your documents. EU/Finnish citizens are issued a complimentary 1-month tourist visa on the spot.
· No fee· On the spot
/06
Extend if staying longer
To stay beyond one month, apply at the General Security Directorate in Lebanon for an extension of up to 2 additional months (3 months total) before your initial period expires.
· Up to 3 months total· Apply in-country
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Finnish passport valid 6+ months beyond stay
required
At least two blank passport pages
required
No Israeli stamps, visas, or seals in passport
required
Non-refundable return or onward ticket
required
Lebanese address (hotel booking or host address)
required
Local Lebanese contact telephone number
required
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Travel/medical insurance covering Lebanon
recommended
Printed accommodation and itinerary copies
recommended
Check current Finnish MFA travel advisory before departure
recommended
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa on arrival (EU/Finnish citizens)USD 0Free 1-month tourist visa issued at the port of entry
Extension (up to 2 extra months)Approx. LBP / nominal feeApplied for at General Security in Lebanon; small administrative fee may apply
Optional pre-arranged single-entry visaUSD 35Only if obtained in advance via embassy/General Security; not needed for tourism
Total estimate0USD 35incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Pre-arranged visa (optional)
Several business days
Apply in advance through a Lebanese mission or General Security; carries a fee and is generally unnecessary for short tourism.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
EU citizen free visa-on-arrival policy
Lebanon grants all EU member-state nationals, including Finland, a complimentary visa on arrival for short visits.
High
/02
Israeli travel evidence
Any Israeli stamp, visa, or seal in the passport causes immediate refusal of entry and possible detention.
Medium
/03
Missing onward ticket or local address
Travelers unable to show a return/onward ticket and a Lebanese address/contact may be denied the visa on arrival.
Medium
/04
Insufficient passport validity or blank pages
A passport with under 6 months validity or no blank pages can be rejected at the border.
Low
/05
Overstaying the granted period
Staying beyond the 1-month visa without extension leads to fines and exit problems.
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
2026-05-30
Finland to Lebanon route verified
Confirmed via Lebanon visa policy sources and Beirut airport guidance that Finnish (EU) ordinary passport holders receive a free 1-month visa on arrival, extendable to 3 months; Israeli-stamp restriction applies. Lebanon is not in Schengen.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Finnish citizens need a visa before traveling to Lebanon?
No. Finnish ordinary passport holders receive a free visa on arrival at Beirut airport and other ports of entry. No advance application is required for short tourism.
How much does the Lebanon visa on arrival cost for Finns?+
How long can I stay in Lebanon as a Finnish tourist?+
Will an Israeli stamp in my passport cause problems?+
What documents do I need at the border?+
Does the Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS apply to Lebanon?+
/11 — Passport tools

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