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๐ฑ๐ง Does a Lebanese need a visa for Saudi Arabia ๐ธ๐ฆ?
Yes. Lebanese passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Saudi Arabia before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Lebanese citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Saudi Arabia or its official government website before you travel.
โ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Saudi Arabia: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 13 March 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.
Where to apply in Lebanon
If you live in Lebanon, visas for Saudi Arabia are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Beirut ยท AlHamra District ยท embassies.mofa.gov.sa
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Saudi Arabia at a glance
Capital: Riyadh ยท Currency: Saudi riyal (SAR, ุฑ.ุณ) ยท Official languages: Arabic ยท Calling code: +966
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (G); for type A, B, C plugs bring a travel adapter for Saudi Arabia's sockets (G). Mains voltage differs (Saudi Arabia: 220/230 V; Lebanon: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Saudi Arabia โ
Your embassy in Saudi Arabia
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Saudi Arabia, contact the embassy of Lebanon:
- Embassy of Lebanon, Riyadh ยท Abi Bakar Al Karkhi Street ยท riyadh.mfa.gov.lb
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Saudi Arabia for Lebanese passport holders
- ๐ฌ๐ช Georgia โ Visa-free 360 days
- ๐ฎ๐ถ Iraq โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ฏ๐ด Jordan โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ธ๐พ Syria โ Visa-free
- ๐น๐ท Turkey โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ฆ๐ฒ Armenia โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ด๐ฒ Oman โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ง๐ญ Bahrain โ e-Visa
The other way round
๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabian passport holders visiting Lebanon: Saudi Arabian passport holders can visit Lebanon without a visa for up to 180 days.
The Lebanese passport at a glance
All destinations for Lebanon passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Saudi Arabia โ
Questions
Do Lebanese citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Lebanese passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Saudi Arabia before travelling.
Does a Saudi Arabian need a visa for Lebanon?
Saudi Arabian passport holders can visit Lebanon without a visa for up to 180 days.