Investors and businessmen possessing temporary residence for six months and who have initiated investment projects in Lebanon may apply before the General Directorate of General Security for a yearly or permanent residence valid for a period of three years and renewable.

- A passport valid for at least a period of one year (for the yearly residence) and valid for three years

  (for the permanent residence), or an Identity card with a return coupon if he is Syrian.
- A statement from the competent departments in his country proving his professional function.
- A statement from the competent Lebanese departments proving that he has initiated investment

  projects in Lebanon.
- The residence application form personally filled and signed before the competent personnel in the

  regional department.
- Three new colored photos, size 4*4cm.

The fee of the permanent residence is equivalent to three times the fee of the annual residence.