Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Foreign nationals who need a Lebanese visa apply at the consulate; Australian citizens and some other nationalities can instead get a visa on arrival at Beirut airport. Cases needing security approval from Beirut take longer.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate-General of Lebanon in Sydney (Level 13, 155 Castlereagh St, moved from Edgecliff on 1 April 2025) or Consulate-General in St Kilda/Melbourne (VIC); the Embassy in Canberra also lists a consular office.
Fees and requirements from Melbourne page.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Lebanon.
How to apply
Complete the visa form at the consulate with documents and pay cash; passports may be returned by mail with a prepaid envelope
Documents you need
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Signed visa form and photo
- Coloured passport copy
- Return ticket
- Accommodation proof in Lebanon
- Profession and financial proof
- Extra documents for non-Lebanese spouse and minors
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 128.00 single entry; AUD 181.50 two entries; AUD 254.00 multiple entry (cash)
Processing time: At least two working days.
Good to know
Melbourne page has no date; return by post is mentioned only for passports returned after processing.
Official sources
- lebconmelb.org/visas-2
- lebconmelb.org/our-services
- lebconmelb.org/passports
- lebconsyd.org.au/services
- lebconsyd.org.au/home
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Lebanon's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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