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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Does a Kenyan need a visa for Lebanon ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง?

Visa required

Yes. Kenyan passport holders need a visa for Lebanon, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Lebanon before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Kenyan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Lebanon or its official government website before you travel.

โš  U.S. State Department travel advisory for Lebanon: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 6 May 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Lebanon at a glance

Capital: Beirut ยท Currency: Lebanese pound (LBP, ู„.ู„) ยท Official languages: Arabic, French ยท Calling code: +961

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Kenya (G) works with sockets in Lebanon. Mains voltage differs (Lebanon: 220 V; Kenya: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง Lebanese passport holders visiting Kenya: Lebanese passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.

The Kenyan passport at a glance

40visa-free
1ETA
25visa on arrival
37e-Visa
95visa required

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Questions

Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Lebanon?

Kenyan passport holders need a visa for Lebanon, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Lebanon before travelling.

Does a Lebanese need a visa for Kenya?

Lebanese passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.