Residence & citizenship
Lebanese Permanent Residence Permit
A long-stay residence permit, granted for three or two years, for investors, qualifying work-permit holders and their families seeking to settle in Lebanon.
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Under review — check current rules
Cash-guarantee threshold and fees (quoted in LBP) change; verify before publication.
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.
On this page
- Official name
- Permanent residence permit
- Route type
- Settlement
- Validity
- Three years or two years, depending on category
- Per General Security
- Family coverage
- Three-year permit covers spouse, minor children and dependent relatives over 64
Who it is for
- Investors and businesspeople meeting the cash-guarantee or investment-certificate conditions
- Holders of qualifying first- or second-category work permits
- Their eligible family members (three-year permit)
Requirements
- Valid passport (minimum validity of around two to three years depending on the permit)
- Three recent photographs and completed application form
- Lease agreement or property title deed
- For work-permit holders: employer ID or commercial registration and a certified copy of the employment contract (with defined exceptions)
How to apply
- Apply to a regional General Security bureau with the documents for your category
- Renew in line with the validity of the underlying work permit or qualifying condition
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.