Entry Visas > Mechanisms of regulation of Arab and Foreigner situations  

1- The situation of the Arab or foreign tourist who entered Lebanon according to a tourist visa and violated the visa validity for a period less than one month will be settled upon his departure in General Security border departments and centers. His or her passport will be duly stamped by the exit seal.  

 

2- The Arab and foreign nationals, who entered Lebanon according to a work visa, and violated their residence regulations, are prohibited from traveling. The violating party is notified the necessity to obtain a release from the Ministry of Labor, and then to visit the department of Arabs and foreigners, or one of the regional posts of General Security to regulate his situation and to get a delay to leave.  

 

3- Every Arab or foreign desiring to extend his stay, must submit an application to the General Directorate of General Security at least seven days before the expiry of his visa.  

 

4- The visa according to which the foreigner entered Lebanon is only renewable for one time.  

 
Expulsion or Refoulement to Lebanon and deportation from Lebanon