Can I work remotely for my employer abroad while visiting Lebanon?

The official source doesn't say. (Visit visa (by category); source: general-security.gov.lb)

Can I work in Lebanon as a visitor?

The official source doesn't say. (Visit visa (by category); source: general-security.gov.lb)

Can I attend business meetings in Lebanon as a visitor?

Yes. A visit visa category for commercial, consultation and training trips. (Visit visa (by category); source: general-security.gov.lb)

Can I study in Lebanon as a visitor?

The official source doesn't say. (Visit visa (by category); source: general-security.gov.lb)

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What you can do on a visit to Lebanon

On a Visit visa (by category), you can come for: holiday, visit family, business meetings and volunteer. Tap any line to see the official source.

Your passport

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Who it's for: Visitors; the category follows the purpose

A work visa needs authorisation from the Ministry of Labour.

You can

Tourism and holidays
221- Individual tourismgeneral-security.gov.lb ↗
Visiting family or friends
228- Family reasonsgeneral-security.gov.lb ↗
Business meetings
A visit visa category for commercial, consultation and training trips.
229 bis – work (commercial, consultation, training, etc.)general-security.gov.lb ↗
Volunteering
224- A student in religion, a clergy member, a volunteer or a missionarygeneral-security.gov.lb ↗

You can't

Nothing ruled out by the source.

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Conferences and trade fairsThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Negotiating or signing contractsThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Remote work for an employer abroadThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Paid work in the countryThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Short study or coursesThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Medical treatmentThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

Official sources (1)

Terms and conditions to grant a Lebanese visa (General Directorate of General Security, Lebanon). Checked 17 October 2026.

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Not legal advice. Short visits only. Rules change without notice and the border officer decides; confirm with the official source before you travel. Page built 2026-10-19.

What you can do on a visit to Lebanon

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