Home โบ South Africa passport โบ Lebanon
๐ฟ๐ฆ Does a South African need a visa for Lebanon ๐ฑ๐ง?
Yes. South African 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 South African citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Lebanon or its official government website before you travel.
โ 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.
Where to apply in South Africa
If you live in South Africa, visas for Lebanon 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 Lebanon in South Africa ยท 238 Florence Ribeiro Avenue ยท pretoria.mfa.gov.lb
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Lebanon at a glance
Capital: Beirut ยท Currency: Lebanese pound (LBP, ู.ู) ยท Official languages: Arabic, French ยท Calling code: +961
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type D, M, N plugs bring a travel adapter for Lebanon's sockets (A, B, C, G). Mains voltage differs (Lebanon: 220 V; South Africa: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Lebanon โ
Easier destinations near Lebanon for South African passport holders
- ๐ฌ๐ช Georgia โ Visa-free 360 days
- ๐ถ๐ฆ Qatar โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ฎ๐ฑ Israel โ ETA required 90 days
- ๐ฆ๐ฒ Armenia โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฏ๐ด Jordan โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ด๐ฒ Oman โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabia โ Visa on arrival
The other way round
๐ฑ๐ง Lebanese passport holders visiting South Africa: Lebanese passport holders do not need a visa for South Africa, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
The South African passport at a glance
All destinations for South Africa passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Lebanon โ
Questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
South African 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 South Africa?
Lebanese passport holders do not need a visa for South Africa, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.