Family visas
Lebanese Family Visit and Engagement Visa
A visit visa for joining a family member or a fiancé(e) in Lebanon, requiring documented proof of the relationship to support the application.
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Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Lebanon government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Family visit visa / engagement visit visa
- Route type
- Family
- Renewal
- Not renewable; cannot be converted to a work visa without an official decision
- Per General Security
- Cost
- 2,000,000 LBP (visit visa, per the General Security fee schedule)
- The family visit page does not state a fee; this is the visit-visa fee from the General Security schedule and changes frequently
- Passport validity
- Passport valid for at least six months
- Where to apply
- A Lebanese diplomatic mission abroad, a border post, or by prior authorisation from a General Security regional department
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals visiting a family member resident in Lebanon
- Fiancé(e)s travelling to marry in Lebanon
Requirements
- The standard visit-visa documents required by General Security
- A document proving the family tie (marriage/birth certificate or family civil-register extract), or proof of the engagement
- Valid passport and supporting documents
How to apply
- Apply through a Lebanese mission or via prior authorisation from General Security
- Provide relationship evidence with the application
Documents you may need
- Completed standard visa application (the documents required for a normal visit visa)
- Certified copy of your identity card and passport
- Passport valid for at least six months
- Return or onward plane ticket, and residency permit where relevant
- For a family visit: a document proving the family tie — marriage certificate, birth certificate, or an extract of the family civil register
- For an engagement visit: a document proving the engagement
- All documents in Arabic, French or English
Frequently asked questions
No. General Security states these visit visas are not renewable, and they cannot be converted into a work visa without approval from the Director General.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.