Get a Lebanon Visa

Business Travel Requirements for an Lebanon Visa for Irish Citizens

1. Overseas Processing

   There is no Embassy representation for this destination in Ireland. All applications are processed abroad using our VisaCentral office in England. Overseas courier fees of €75.00 + VAT per order apply in addition to the fees listed

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual signed passport. The passport must:

   • Have at least three consecutive blank visa pages
   • Be valid three months beyond the expiry date of the visa
   • Be free of any entry or exit stamps from Israel. Please contact VisaCentral for advice if the passport contains Israeli stamps

3. Photograph(s)

   You must provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photos should not be affixed to your application or display evidence of adhesive or staples

4. Business Introduction Letter

   You must provide an original Business Introduction Letter from the applicant's Irish employer. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays a Irish postal address. Use the sample Business Introduction Letter provided at https://visacentral.ie/forms?formname=Business%20Introduction%20Letter%20Sample.pdf to complete your letter.

   Note that most consulates require the Business Cover Letter to be dated within one month of application submission.

5. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

   • Be addressed to the Consulate.  See directory of Embassies & Consulates for full details
   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • State the purpose of journey
   • Match the Business Introduction Letter with regards to the requested number of entries and the length of visa required where a Business Introduction Letter is requested
   • Bear the stamp of the inviting company
   • Bear the signature of the inviting party
   If the inviting party is a non-Lebanese national then a copy of their residency status must be provided. 

6. Proof of Financial Means

   Evidence of available funds. This should be provided as a copy of the applicant's last three non-online current account bank statements which must show a minimum credit balance of £35.00 per day of stay

7. Proof of Accommodation

   This must be provided as a copy of the hotel confirmation

8. Copy of Passport

   A clear colour photocopy of the information page(s) from the applicant's passport

9. Visa Application Form

   One fully completed and signed application form

10. VisaCentral Order Confirmation

    Provide the VisaCentral Order Confirmation included in this kit.

11. Visa On Arrival

    It may be possible to obtain your visa upon arrival under limited circumstances. Visa requirements and travel restrictions vary greatly when obtaining an on arrival visa. In addition, local immigration officials also hold the right to refuse entry to anyone for any reason.

    Due to concerns around coronavirus and COVID-19 many nationalities are forbidden from obtaining a visa on arrival. Anyone who has travelled to regions affected by COVID-19 are unlikely to be allowed to enter. We strongly recommend that you obtain your visa prior to departure. Should you choose to obtain your visa upon arrival, you will need to inquire with your airline if boarding is allowed without a visa

    Applicants visiting for business can obtain a visitor's visa on arrival and then organise a business visa once in Lebanon from the relevant ministry.