Visas granted by Lebanese embassies abroad

Requested documents:
1 - An application form (that is filled out)
2 - A passport valid for at least 6months, as well as a photocopy of the latter
3 - A recent 3.5 x 4.5 ID Photo (that complies with standards)
4 - A hotel reservation, or a clear address of the place of residence, a telephone number, and an invitation sent by a citizen. The latter has to provide a document that ensures he is Lebanese or a residence permit valid for 3 months at the least
5- A potential airline ticket that highlights the departure date and the return date
6- A detailed account statement of the 3 last months that brings to life his ability to finance the trip
7- A document that highlights the profession of the concerned party
8- If the concerned party does not work, he must provide the Above-mentioned documents 6 and 7
9- A residence permit valid for 6months if the concerned party does not reside in his country of origin
NB:
Palestinian immigrants that hold a travelling document delivered by their government, or Jordanian immigrants that hold a passport without a national number, residing in Palestine, have to acquire an authorization to come back to his country
For the holders of an Egyptian traveling document, residing in Egypt, a certifies photocopy of their residence permit valid for 6 month at least, is requested as well as a re-entry visa
For the holders of an Alien passport, a certified photocopy of the residence permit valid for 6months at least, is requested
 
The requested documents in case of a stay for commercial reasons are the following :

1- All the above-mentioned documents (in the tourism field)
2- An official invitation issued by a Lebanese commercial partner (Name, Address, Phone number, Commercial register)
3- A document that highlights the partnerships between the two parties above-mentioned 
 
The requested documents in case of a stay for family visits:

1- All the above-mentioned documents in the first category (Tourism)
2- The documents that highlight the family tie (A marriage certificate, a birth certificate, and documents of civil status)
 
The requested documents in case of a stay for medical treatment:

1- All the above-mentioned documents in the first category (Tourism)
2- A detailed medical report delivered by a medical specialist
3- A document that highlights the commencement date, and the time required by the treatment
 
The requested documents in case of a stay to participate in a professional training:

1- All the above-mentioned documents in the first category (Tourism)
2- A formal invitation, and a detailed program of this training (dates, length, and the courses)
 
The requested documents in case of a transit visa:

1- A visa or a residence permit related to the country of destination
2- An airline ticket

NB:

- The requested documents should be either In Arabic, French, or English
- The general directorate of the general security can request more documents further on in the process 
 
The time-frame:

- The application should be submitted 2 months before the trip
- If a visa for tourism is granted to a Lebanese mission located abroad, it is granted under the responsibility of the director of this mission: an engagement is written and signed by the latter; it should comprise the original seal of the embassy to avoid fraud attempts