Lebanese visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for U.S. passport holders visiting Lebanon for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Lebanon for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Lebanon e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Lebanon visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Eligible | |
Lebanon tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Lebanon.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Lebanon.
If you are looking for Lebanon visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Lebanon nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Lebanon in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Detroit: The Consulate General of Lebanon in Detroit, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 47 minutes)
- Houston: The Consulate General of Lebanon in Houston, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 47 minutes)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of Lebanon in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- New York: The Consulate General of Lebanon in New York, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 47 minutes)
Lebanon visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Lebanon diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Lebanon from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 177,954 | N/A |
| 2009 | 179,665 | 0.96% |
| 2010 | 172,821 | -3.81% |
| 2011 | 174,532 | 0.99% |
| 2012 | 174,532 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 164,265 | -5.88% |
| 2014 | 162,554 | -1.04% |
| 2015 | 177,954 | 9.47% |
| 2016 | 154,095 | -13.41% |
| 2017 | 171,110 | 11.04% |
| 2018 | 165,976 | -3.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Lebanon & United States comparison
Lebanon's area is approximately 10,230 km2 (3,949 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 894.18 times bigger than Lebanon.
As of October 2025, Lebanon's population is ~6.7 million people - 334,091,944 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Lebanon & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Lebanon | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 6,675,285 | 340,767,229 | 334.1 million fewer people live in Lebanon than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 3 | 273 | Lebanon has 270 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 15 | 134 | Lebanon passport holders visit 119 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 85 | 1147 | Lebanese hosts 1062 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Lebanon in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Lebanon in 2018 was approximately 165,976.
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