Lebanon sits in Western Asia. Its immigration system runs 15 distinct routes — led by work, independent means and investment, each set out in official law. 14 of them cite an official government source, shown on the route with the date we last read it. Who actually qualifies depends on your full profile.
All 15 routes, grouped by purpose — 14 of 15 cite an official government source directly. Any route below without one says so on the route.
For a foreign performing artist contracted by a licensed Lebanese nightclub or touristic enterprise whose owner sponsors the application; nationals of Israel and of labour-exporting countries are excluded, and re-entry requires a period abroad at least as long as the previous stay.
Employment route requiring Ministry of Labour authorisation and corresponding residence.
Three-year residence for an Arab-country national who documents professional status and commencement of investment in Lebanon.
One-month renewable-once work-visit route for a documented commercial, consultancy or training relationship.
Student route based on admission to an accredited Lebanese institution and sufficient funds.
Annual family residence for the spouse and children of a foreign worker holding second-class annual work residence.
Six-month multiple-entry residence route for a foreigner able to document the prescribed bank-based means.
Three-year residence for a foreigner lodging the prescribed cash guarantee and undertaking not to work when under 64.
Two- or three-year residence aligned to a qualifying first- or second-category long-term work permit.
Purpose-specific route for religious study, clergy, volunteer or missionary activity.
Short tourism route with accommodation, travel and financial evidence.
UNHCR-run protection registration for non-Syrians, with Syrian new registration suspended and individual protection support narrowly available.
Ancestry-linked entry and temporary residence category for a person able to establish Lebanese origin.
Short medical visit based on a report, appointment and sufficient funds.
Short passage through Lebanon to another country.
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