Visa requirements for Lebanese citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the Lebanon. In 2014, Lebanese citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 39 countries and territories, ranking the Lebanese passport 88th in the world according to the Visa Restrictions Index.[1]
Besides visa requirements, most countries specify other requirements which preclude the entry of Lebanese and other citizens into their country, for example a prospective entrant has a criminal history, or health issues, evidence of sufficient funds, evidence of ticket for exit, etc.
Visa requirements map
Visa requirements
Country | Visa requirement | Notes (excluding departure fees) |
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Afghanistan | Visa required[2] | Visa not required for those who are born in Afghanistan or children to parents who are nationals of Afghanistan |
Albania | Visa required[3] | Visa free for a max. stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states |
Algeria | Visa required[4] | |
Andorra | De facto Visa required[5] | The Andorran government imposes no visa requirements on its visitors and only requires a passport or European Union national identity card for entrance.[6] However, since the country is only accessible via the Schengen countries Spain or France, entrance is not possible without entering the Schengen area first and the Schengen visa rules can therefore be regarded to apply de facto. Because Andorra is not part of the Schengen area, a multiple entry visa is required to reenter the Schengen area when leaving Andorra |
Angola | Visa required[7] | Visa free to Lebanese personnel of oil companies established in Angola, provided holding a photocopy of their passport, 4 photos, and a copy of a visa on arrival application which should be submitted by the oil company at least 2 weeks prior to arrival |
Antigua and Barbuda | Visa required[8] | Visa free for a max. stay of 30 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states. 100 USD Visa Waiver Fee Applies |
Argentina | Visa required[9] | Visa free for a max. stay of 3 months for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports |
Armenia | Visa on arrival[10] | 120 days; Available at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan, Gyumri Airport, Ayrum railway station, Bagratashen, Bavra, Gogavan and Megri land borders |
Australia | Online Visitor e600 visa[11] | |
Austria | Visa required[12] | |
Azerbaijan | Visa required[13] | The form may be filled online at www.evisa.mfa.gov.az, it should then be printed and submitted to the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Azerbaijan |
Bahamas | Visa required[14] | |
Bahrain | Visa required[15] | Visa on arrival for a max. stay of 14 days for residents of GCC countries if travelling through Bahrain International Airport[16][17] |
Bangladesh | Visa on arrival[18] | 30 days (Extensions of stay is possible for a fee)[19] |
Barbados | Visa required[20] | |
Belarus | Visa required[21] | Visas are issued on arrival at the Minsk International Airport if the support documents were submitted not later than 3 business days before expected date of arrival.[22] |
Belgium | Visa required[23] | |
Belize | Visa required[24] | Visa free for valid visa holders or residents of the United States |
Benin | Visa required[25] | |
Bhutan | Visa required[26] | Visa on arrival for a max. stay of 15 days for Lebanese citizens who sent their application by a tour operator to the department of tourism at least 2 1/2 months in advance and holding 2 passport photos |
Bolivia | Visa on arrival[27] | 90 days within 180 days |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Visa required[28] | Visa free for a max. stay of 7 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states |
Botswana | Visa required[29] | |
Brazil | Visa required[30] | Lebanese citizens can apply for a three-year visas valid for tourism and business trips and may use them whenever they visit the country within that period.[31] Visa free for a max. stay of 3 months for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports |
Brunei | Visa required[32] | |
Bulgaria | Visa required[33] | Visa free for a max. stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states |
Burkina Faso | Visa required[34] | |
Burundi | Visa required[35] | Visa on arrival for holders of an Entry Authorisation issued by the Burundi Immigration |
Cambodia | Visa on arrival[36] | 30 days (Extensions of stay is possible up to a max. of 12 months for a fee)[37] |
Cameroon | Visa required[38] | Visa on arrival to holders of a pre-arranged approval issued by "Le Delegue General de la Surete" |
Canada | Visa required[39] | Visa free for holders of a valid student or employment authorization and/or holders of a Parapan Identity and Accreditation Card (PIAC) |
Cape Verde | Visa on arrival[40] | 90 days within 180 days |
Central African Republic | Visa required[41] | |
Chad | Visa required[42] | |
Chile | Visa required[43] | Visa free for a max. stay of 3 months for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports |
China | Visa required[44] | 72-hours visa free visit when in transit at Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Guilin, Shanghai, Shenyang and Xi'an |
Colombia | eVisa[45] | Visa free for a max. stay of 3 months for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports[46] or for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states |
Comoros | Visa on arrival[47] | 2 weeks (Extensions of stay is possible for a fee) |
Republic of the Congo | Visa required[48] | Visa free for Holders of a V.I.P invitation letter |
Democratic Republic of the Congo | Visa required[49] | |
Cook Islands | Visa not required[50] | 31 days (Extensions of stay is possible up to a max. of 6 months for a fee)[51] |
Costa Rica | Visa required[52] | Visa free for a max. stay of 30 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states |
Côte d'Ivoire | eVisa[53] | eVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. |
Croatia | Visa required[54] | Visa free for a max. stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states |
Cuba | Tourist card required[55] | Tourist card must be obtained in advance via travel agency, airline or at the embassy |
Cyprus | Visa required[56] | Visa free for a max. stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states or holders of a Diplomatic, Service, or other official passports |
Czech Republic | Visa required[57] | |
Denmark | Visa required[58] | |
Djibouti | Visa on arrival[59] | 1 month (Extensions of stay is possible for a fee) |
Dominica | Visa not required[60] | 21 days (Extensions of stay is possible up to a max. of 3 months for a fee)[61] |
Dominican Republic | Visa required[62] | Visa free for a max. stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states |
Ecuador | Visa not required[63] | 90 days within 180 days |
Egypt | Visa required[64] | Visa free for a max. stay of 3 months for those aged 50 years and above or 16 years and below or wives and children of Egyptian nationals |
El Salvador | Visa required[65] | Visa free for a max. stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states |
Equatorial Guinea | Visa required[66] | |
Eritrea | Visa required[67] | Visa free for minors under 18 years of age accompanied by parents holding a National ID Card issued by Eritrea. Visa on arrival if a request is submitted to the Eritrean Immigration Authority 48 hours prior to arrival and holding one passport photo |
Estonia | Visa required[68] | |
Ethiopia | Visa required[69] | Visa on arrival at Addis Ababa (ADD) if attending meetings, seminars, or workshops organized by the African Union and holding an invitation letter stating the purpose of travel |
Fiji | Visa required[70] | |
Finland | Visa required[71] | |
France | Visa required[72] | |
Gabon | eVisa[73] | eVisa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. |
Gambia | Visa required[74] | Visa free for those travelling as a tourist on a charter flight |
Georgia | Visa not required[75] | 365 days (1 Year)[76] |
Germany | Visa required[77] | |
Ghana | Visa required[78] | Visa free for holders of a Dual Nationality Card issued by Ghana, or holding a pre-arranged visa |
Greece | Visa required[79] | |
Grenada | Visa required[80] | Visa on arrival for holders of an Acceptance Letter or a Letter of Good Standing issued to new or returning students of St George's University |
Guatemala | Visa required[81] | Visa free for a max. stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states |
Guinea | Visa required[82] | Visa on arrival for holders of an approval letter issued by the Directeur Central de la Police de l'Air et des Frontieres |
Guinea-Bissau | Visa on arrival[83] | 90 days within 180 days |
Guyana | Visa required[84] | Visa free for a max. stay of 3 months for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports. Visa on arrival for a max. stay of 30 days for holders of a letter of invitation from a sponsor or host, contact details of sponor/host/hotel, and 2 passport photos |
Haiti | Visa not required[85] | 3 months within 6 months (Extensions of stay is possible for a fee) |
Honduras | Visa required[86] | Visa free for a max. stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states |
Hungary | Visa required[87] | Visa not required for 90 days within 180 days inside Schengen Area for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports |
Iceland | Visa required[88] | |
India | Visa required[89] | Visa free for holders of a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Card |
Indonesia | Visa required[90] | |
Iran | Visa not requiredl[91][92] | 90 days within 180 days |
Iraq | Visa required[93] | |
Ireland | Visa required[94] | |
Israel | Visa required[95] | A confirmation from Jerusalem is required before a visa is issued |
Italy | Visa required[96] | |
Jamaica | Visa required[97] | Visa free for a max. stay of 30 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states |
Japan | Visa required[98] | |
Jordan | Visa not required[99] | 3 months within 6 months; ID card valid |
Kazakhstan | Visa required[100] | Visa on arrival for a max. stay of 1 month for holders of a pre-arranged visa by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or those arriving from a country without Kazakh representation if holding an invitation letter |
Kenya | eVisa[101] | 3 months |
Kiribati | Visa required[102] | |
North Korea | Visa required[103] | |
South Korea | Visa required[104] | Visa free for a max. stay of 30 days for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports at all ports of entry[105] or nationals of Lebanon holding normal passports traveling as tourist, if arriving at and departing from Jeju (CJU), or for those who have previously entered Korea (Rep.) at least 4 times within the last 2 years or at least 10 visits in total |
Kuwait | Visa required[106] | Visa on arrival for holders of confirmation from the transporting carrier and are travelling as a tourist for a max. stay of 1 month |
Kyrgyzstan | Visa required[107] | |
Laos | Visa on arrival[108] | 30 days (Extensions of stay is possible up to a max. of 90 days for a fee)[109] |
Latvia | Visa required[110] | |
Lesotho | Visa required[111] | |
Liberia | Visa required[112] | Visa on arrival for those arriving from a country without a representation of Liberia and if a visa is pre-arranged and paid for by a local sponsor in Liberia |
Libya | Visa required[113] | Visa free for holders of a copy of a letter issued by the Libyan immigration authorities confirming that a visa will be granted on arrival at the airport |
Liechtenstein | Visa required[114] | |
Lithuania | Visa required[115] | |
Luxembourg | Visa required[116] | |
Macau | Visa not required[117] | 90 days within 180 days |
Macedonia | Visa required[118] | Visa free for a max. stay of 15 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states |
Madagascar | Visa on arrival[119] | 90 days within 180 days |
Malawi | Visa required[120] | |
Malaysia | Visa not required[121] | 90 days within 180 days |
Maldives | Visa on arrival[122] | 30 days (Extensions of stay is possible up to a max. of 90 days for a fee)[123] |
Mali | Visa required[124] | |
Malta | Visa required[125] | Visa not required except for 90 days within 180 days inside Schengen Area for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports |
Marshall Islands | Visa required[126] | |
Mauritania | Visa on arrival[127] | Obtainable at Nouakchott International Airport valid for 30 days, 90 days, or 360 days, fees may vary accordingly[128] |
Mauritius | Visa on arrival[129] | 60 days (Extensions of stay is possible for a fee)[130] |
Mexico | Visa required[131] | Visa free for a max. stay of 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of the United States |
Micronesia | Visa not required[132] | 30 days(Extensions of stay is possible up to a max. of 60 days for a fee)[133] |
Moldova | eVisa[134] | |
Monaco | Visa required[135] | |
Mongolia | Visa required[136] | Visa on arrival for holders of a confirmation of a pre-arranged visa if their passport is valid for at least one year, holing 2 passport photos, and are arriving from a country with no Mongolian Immigration Authority |
Montenegro | Visa required[137] | Visa free for a max. stay of 30 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states |
Morocco | Visa required[138] | Visa free for children under 17 years of age having a Moroccan parent(s) and being registered in the parient's passport |
Mozambique | Visa on arrival[139] | 30 days (Extensions of stay is possible up to a max. of 90 days for a fee)[140][141] |
Myanmar | eVisa[142][143] | 28 days. eVisa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports |
Namibia | Visa required[144] | |
Nauru | Visa required[145] | Visa free for holders of an entry permit letter issued by Nauru |
Nepal | Visa on arrival[146] | 90 days within 180 days |
Netherlands | Visa required[147] | |
New Zealand | Visa required[148] | Visitors may apply online, however they must send their passport to a visa processing center |
Nicaragua | Visa required[149] | Visa free for a max. stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states |
Niger | Visa required[150] | |
Nigeria | eVisa[151][152] | Visa free for former nationals of Nigeria holding a valid Lebanese passport together with expired Nigerian passport(s) |
Niue | Visa not required[153] | 30 days (Extensions of stay is possible for a fee)[154] |
Norway | Visa required[155] | |
Oman | Visa on arrival[156] | 1 month (Extensions of stay is possible up to a max. of 1 month for a fee)[157] |
Pakistan | Visa required[158] | Visa free for holders of a Pakistan Origin Card (POC) or a National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistani (NICOP) |
Palau | Visa on arrival[159] | 30 days (Extensions of stay is possible up to a max. of 90 days for a fee)[160] |
Panama | Visa required[161] | Visa free for a max. stay of 30/180 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states |
Papua New Guinea | Visa required[162] | |
Paraguay | Visa required[163] | Visa free for a max. stay of 3 months for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports |
Peru | Visa required[164] | Visa free for a max. stay of 3 months for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports |
Philippines | Visa required[165] | Visa free for a max. stay of one year for former nationals of the Philippines (Balikbayans) or for a max. stay of 7 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states |
Poland | Visa required[166] | |
Portugal | Visa required[167] | |
Qatar | Visa required[168] | May apply online though Qatar Airways.[169] Visa on arrival for infants under 2 years of age, born to alien residents of Qatar. The infant must travel with their own passport. The parents must travel with their residence permit and one parent must be the sponsor of the other parent. A certified birth certificate of the infant is required |
Romania | eVisa[170] | Visa free for a max. stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states. |
Russia | Visa required[171] | |
Rwanda | eVisa[172] | |
Saint Kitts and Nevis | eVisa[173] | |
Saint Lucia | Visa required[174] | |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Visa required[175] | |
Samoa | Entry Permit on arrival[176] | 60 days (Extensions of stay is possible up to a max. of 1 month for a fee)[177] |
San Marino | Visa required[178] | Visa free for a max. stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states |
São Tomé and Príncipe | eVisa[179] | |
Saudi Arabia | Visa required[180] | Muslim female passengers arriving to perform Umrah or Hajj must be accompanied by one of her immediate family members such as father, brother, husband or son, who must be aged 18 years or older; or over 45 years of age and travelling within a group of female passengers of the same age, who are accompanied by a group leader until their departure |
Senegal | Visa required[181] | |
Serbia | Visa required[182] | Visa free for a max. stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states and the United States or for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports[183][184] |
Seychelles | Visitor's Permit on arrival[185] | 3 months (Extensions of stay is possible up to a max. of 3 months for a fee)[186] |
Sierra Leone | Visa required[187] | Visa on arrival for holders of a copy of a pre-arranged visa |
Singapore | Visa required[188] | |
Slovakia | Visa required[189] | |
Slovenia | Visa required[190] | |
Solomon Islands | Visa required[191] | Visa on arrival for holders of a copy of a pre-arranged visa |
Somalia | Visa required[192] | Visa can be issued on arrival for 30 days if an invitation letter issued by the sponsor has been submitted to the Airport Immigration Department at least 2 days before arrival |
South Africa | Visa required[193] | |
South Sudan | Visa required[194] | Visa free for Lebanese nationals of South Sudan origin |
Spain | Visa required[195] | |
Sri Lanka | Electronic Travel Authorization[196] | 30 days (Can also be obtained at www.eta.gov.lk) |
Sudan | Visa required[197] | Visa on arrival for a max. stay of 60 days for holders of an "Entry Permit" issued by the Sudanese Ministry of interior or Lebanese nationals, being of Sudanese origin |
Suriname | Visa required[198] | Visa free for holders of a Persons of Surinamese Origin (PSA) document or for holders of a proof of being of Surinamese origin or for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports. Visa on arrival for those arriving from a country without Suriname representation |
Swaziland | Visa required[199] | |
Sweden | Visa required[200] | |
Switzerland | Visa required[201] | |
Syria | Visa required[202] | ID card valid
Syria issued a law imposing visas on all its visitors[203] |
Tajikistan | Visa on arrival[204] | 45 days (Extensions of stay is possible up to a max. of 60 days for a fee)[205] |
Tanzania | Visa required[206] | |
Thailand | Visa required[207] | |
Timor-Leste | Visa on arrival[208] | 30 days (Extensions of stay is possible up to a max. of 90 days for a fee)[209] |
Togo | Visa on arrival[210] | 7 days (Extensions of stay is possible up to a max. of 90 days for a fee)[211] |
Tonga | Visa required[212] | |
Trinidad and Tobago | Visa required[213] | Visa on arrival for holders of a copy of a pre-arranged approval from immigration |
Tunisia | Visa required[214] | |
Turkey | Visa not required[215] | 90 days within 180 days |
Turkmenistan | Visa required[216] | Visa on arrival for a max. stay of 10 days for holders of a letter of invitation issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan (prior approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required) |
Tuvalu | Visa on arrival[217] | 1 month (Extensions of stay is possible up to a max. of 3 months for a fee)[218] |
Uganda | Visa on arrival[219] | Obtainable at Entebbe International Airport valid for 3 months or 6 months, fees may vary accordingly.[220] (Extensions of stay is possible for a fee)[221] |
Ukraine | Visa required[222] | Visa free for passengers under 18 year of age provided their name is mentioned in parent/guardian's visa |
United Arab Emirates | Visa required[223] | A 96-hour transit visa can be obtained on arrival at Dubai (DXB) provided the transit time is at least 8 hours, holding onward tickets to a third country, and holding a passport valid for at least 6 months. Visas can be obtained online if arriving on Air Arabia,[224] Emirates,[225] Etihad,[226] Air Baltic,[227] Air Berlin,[228] Air Serbia,[229] and flydubai.[230]
eVisas can be obtained via www.ednrd.ae provided residing in one of the 5 other GCC countries.[231] Airlines can check the validity of an e-visa at the same site by clicking on "Query DNRD APP" |
United Kingdom | Visa required[232] | |
United States | Visa required[233] | Visa free for holders of a Form I-512 (Authorization for Parole of an Alien into the United States") |
Uruguay | Visa required[234] | Visa free for Lebanese citizens who their passport or travel document state Uruguay as their place of birth and for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports |
Uzbekistan | Visa required[235] | The form may be filled online at www.evisa.mfa.uz, it should then be printed and submitted to the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Uzbekistan |
Vanuatu | Visa required[236] | |
Vatican City | Visa required[237] | |
Venezuela | Visa required[238] | Visa free for a max. stay of 3 months for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports |
Vietnam | eVisa[239] | Visa free for except for a max. stay of 30 days if arriving at Phu Quoc (PQC) or a max. stay of 90 days for holders a Certificate of Visa Exemption issued to former nationals of Vietnam residing abroad, or to nationals of Vietnam not holding a Vietnamese passport but only holding a foreign permanent resident card |
Yemen | Visa required[240] | Visa free for a max. stay of 3 months for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports or those of Yemeni origin |
Zambia | eVisa[241][242] | Visa free for minors if they are mentioned in the passport of one of their parents |
Zimbabwe | eVisa[243] |
Territories
Visa requirements for Lebanese for visits to various territories, disputed areas, partially recognized countries and restricted zones:
Europe | ||
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Visitor to | Visa requirement | Notes (excluding departure fees) |
Abkhazia | Visa required[244] | |
Mount Athos | Special permit required | Special permit required (4 days: 25 euro for Orthodox visitors, 35 euro for non-Orthodox visitors, 18 euro for students). There is a visitors' quota: maximum 100 Orthodox and 10 non-Orthodox per day and women are not allowed.[245][246] |
Crimea | Visa required | Visa issued by Russia is required |
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus | Visa not required | 3 months[247][248] |
UN Buffer Zone in Cyprus | Access Permit required[249] | Access Permit is required for travelling inside the zone, except Civil Use Areas. |
Faroe Islands | Visa required[250] | |
Gibraltar | Visa required[251] | Visa free for holders of a multiple entry UK visa |
Guernsey | Visa required[252] | |
Isle of Man | Visa required[253] | |
Jan Mayen | Permit required[251] | Permit issued by the local police required for staying for less than 24 hours[254] and permit issued by the Norwegian police for staying for more than 24 hours.[255] |
Jersey | Visa required[256] | |
Kosovo | Visa required[257] | |
Nagorno-Karabakh Republic | Visa required[258][259] | Travellers with Nagorno-Karabakh visa (expired or valid) or evidence of travel to Nagorno-Karabakh (stamps) will be permanently denied entry to Azerbaijan.[260] |
Russia | Special authorisation required | Several closed cities and regions in Russia require special authorisation.[261] |
South Ossetia | Visa required | Multiple entry visa to Russia and three-day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia.[262][263] |
Transnistria | Visa not required | Registration required after 24h.[264][265] |
Africa | ||
Visitor to | Visa requirement | Notes (excluding departure fees) |
British Indian Ocean Territory | Special permit required | Special permit required.[266] |
Eritrea outside Asmara | Travel permit required | To travel in the rest of the country, a Travel Permit for Foreigners is required (20 Eritrean nakfa).[267] |
Mayotte | Visa required[268] | |
Réunion | Visa required[268] | |
Ascension Island | Entry Permit required | Entry Permit must be obtained minimum 28 days in advance (3 months for 20/30 pounds sterling, single/double entry).[269] |
Saint Helena | Visitor's Pass required | Visitor's Pass granted on arrival valid for 4/10/21/60/90 days for 12/14/16/20/25 pound sterling.[270] |
Tristan da Cunha | Permission required | Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands.[271] |
Somaliland | Visa on arrival | 30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival.[272][273] |
Sudan | Travel permit required | All foreigners travelling more than 25 kilometres outside of Khartoum must obtain a travel permit. |
Darfur | Travel permit required | Separate travel permit is required.[274] |
Asia | ||
Visitor to | Visa requirement | Notes (excluding departure fees) |
India PAP/RAP | PAP/RAP required | Protected Area Permit (PAP) required for all of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram and parts of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand. Restricted Area Permit (RAP) required for all of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep and parts of Sikkim. Some of these requirements are occasionally lifted for a year.[275][276][277][278][279] |
Kazakhstan | Special permission required | Special permission required for the town of Baikonur and surrounding areas in Kyzylorda Oblast, and the town of Gvardeyskiy near Almaty.[280] |
Kish Island | Visa not required | Visitors to Kish Island do not require a visa.[281] |
Maldives | Permission required | With the exception of the capital Malé, tourists are generally prohibited from visiting non-resort islands without the express permission of the Government of Maldives.[282] |
Palestine | Visa required[283] | Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed.[284] |
Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province | OIVR permit required | OIVR permit required (15+5 Tajikistani Somoni) and another special permit (free of charge) is required for Lake Sarez.[285][286][287] |
Korean Demilitarized Zone | Restricted zone. | |
UNDOF Zone and Ghajar | Restricted zone. | |
Yemen | Special permission required | Special permission needed for travel outside Sana'a or Aden.[288] |
Caribbean and North Atlantic | ||
Visitor to | Visa requirement | Notes (excluding departure fees)f |
Anguilla | Visa required[289] | Visa free for holders of a visa issued by the United Kingdom |
Aruba | Visa required[290] | Visa free for a max. stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states |
Bermuda | Visa required[291] | Visa free for a max. stay of 3 months for valid multiple-entry visa holders or residents of Canada, USA, or the United Kingdom, valid for at least 45 days beyond the period of intended stay |
Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba | Visa required[292] | Visa free for a max. stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states |
British Virgin Islands | Visa required[293] | |
Cayman Islands | Visa required[294] | |
Curacao | Visa required[295] | Visa free for a max. stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states |
French Guiana | Visa required[296] | |
French West Indies | Visa required | French West Indies refers to Martinique, Guadeloupe, Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy.[297] |
Greenland | Visa required[250] | |
Montserrat | eVisa[298] | Visa free for a max. stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states, Canada, or US |
Puerto Rico | Visa required[299] | Visa free for holders of a form I-512 ( Authorization for Parole of an Alien into the United States) or for those admitted to the USA on a visa, returning to the USA after a visit of max. 30 days to Canada or Mexico (or to adjacent islands (except for Cuba) |
Saint Pierre and Miquelon | Visa required[268] | |
Sint Maarten | Visa required[300] | Visa free for a max. stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states |
Turks and Caicos Islands | Visa required[301] | Visa free for a max. stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of Canada, USA, or the United Kingdom |
U.S. Virgin Islands | Visa required[302] | Visa free for those admitted to the USA on a visa, returning to the USA after a visit of max. 30 days to Canada or Mexico (or to adjacent islands (except for Cuba) |
Oceania | ||
Visitor to | Visa requirement | Notes (excluding departure fees) |
American Samoa | Visa required[303] | |
Ashmore and Cartier Islands | Special authorisation required | Special authorisation required.[304] |
Clipperton Island | Special permit required | Special permit required.[305] |
Cook Islands | Visa not required[306] | 31 days (Extensions of stay is possible up to a max. of 6 months for a fee)[307] |
Lau Province | Special permission required | Special permission required.[308] |
French Polynesia | Visa required[309] | |
Guam | Visa required[310] | Visa free for those arriving directly from the US mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Northern Mariana Isl., Puerto Rico, Samoa (American), Swain Isl. or the Virgin Isl. |
New Caledonia | Visa required[268] | |
Northern Mariana Islands | Visa required[311] | |
Niue | Visa not required[312] | 30 days[313] |
Pitcairn Islands | Visa not required | 14 days visa free and landing fee 35 USD or tax of 5 USD if not going ashore.[314][315][316] |
United States Minor Outlying Islands | Special permits required | Special permits required for Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Atoll, Palmyra Atoll and Wake Island.[317][318][319][320][321][322][323] |
Wallis and Futuna | Visa required[268] | |
South America | ||
Visitor to | Visa requirement | Notes (excluding departure fees) |
Galápagos | Pre-registration required | Online pre-registration is required. Transit Control Card must also be obtained at the airport prior to departure.[324] |
South Atlantic and Antarctica | ||
Visitor to | Visa requirement | Notes (excluding departure fees) |
Falkland Islands | Visa not required[325] | 4 months |
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands | Permit required | Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110/160 pounds sterling).[326][327] |
Antarctica | Special permits required for British Antarctic Territory, French Southern and Antarctic Lands, Argentine Antarctica, Australian Antarctic Territory, Chilean Antarctic Territory, Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Peter I Island, Queen Maud Land, Ross Dependency.[328][329][330][331][332][333][334][335][336][337][338][339] |
Greater China
China | Visa required[340] | 72-hours visa free visit when in transit at Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Guilin, Shanghai, Shenyang and Xi'an |
Macau | Visa not required[341] | 90 days within 180 days |
Taiwan | Visa required[342] | Visa free for a max. stay of 30 days for holders of an ROC (Taiwan) Business and Academic Travel Card, issued by Chinese Taipei |
Vaccination
Many African countries, including Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Zambia require all incoming passengers to have a current International Certificate of Vaccination. Some other countries require vaccination only if the passenger is coming from an infected area.[343]
Passport validity
Many countries require passport validity of no less than 6 months and one or two blank pages.
Countries requiring passport validity of at least 6 months on arrival include Afghanistan, Algeria, Bhutan, Botswana, Brunei, Cambodia, Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Fiji, Guyana, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq (except when arriving at Basra - 3 months and Erbil or Sulaimaniyah - on arrival), Israel, Kenya, Laos, Madagascar, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Myanmar, Namibia, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Taiwan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, countries requiring passport validity of at least 4 months on arrival include Micronesia, Zambia, countries requiring passport validity of at least 3 months on arrival include Georgia, Honduras, Iceland, Jordan, Kuwait, Moldova, Nauru, Panama, United Arab Emirates and countries requiring passport validity of at least 1 month on arrival include Eritrea, Hong Kong, Macao, New Zealand, South Africa. Other countries require either a passport valid on arrival or passport valid throughout the period of intended stay.
Fingerprinting
Several countries including Afghanistan, Argentina, Burundi, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and the United States demand all passengers to be fingerprinted on arrival.[344][345][346][347][348][349][350][351][352] Countries capturing other biometric data like iris pattern include Jordan,[353] Oman[353] and United Arab Emirates.[354]
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