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πΈπ΄ Does a Somali need a visa for Lebanon π±π§?
Visa on arrival. Somali passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon, usually at the airport or land border.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Somali citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Lebanon or its official government website before you travel.
β 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
A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.
Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.
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 Β· Currency: Lebanese pound (LBP, Ω.Ω) Β· Official languages: Arabic, French Β· Calling code: +961
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Somalia (C) works with sockets in Lebanon.
More about entering Lebanon β
Easier destinations near Lebanon for Somali passport holders
- π²πΎ Malaysia β Visa-free 30 days
The other way round
π±π§ Lebanese passport holders visiting Somalia: Lebanese passport holders need a visa for Somalia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Somali passport at a glance
All destinations for Somalia passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Lebanon β
Questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
Somali passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Lebanon, usually at the airport or land border.
Does a Lebanese need a visa for Somalia?
Lebanese passport holders need a visa for Somalia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.