Many Sudanese travelers visit Lebanon for tourism, medical treatment, study, and business. Lebanese General Security confirms that Sudanese passport holders fall under the tourist visa-on-arrival system — but the process differs fundamentally between men and women, an important distinction to know before you travel.
Men: Tourist Visa on Arrival
Sudanese men receive a tourist visa directly upon arrival at Beirut airport, valid for one month and extendable up to 3 months within Lebanon, provided they hold a confirmed round-trip ticket, hotel reservation, and proof of financial means of approximately $2,000 USD.
Women: Mandatory Prior Approval
In contrast, Sudanese women are not granted a tourist visa on arrival. Lebanese General Security requires them to obtain prior approval before traveling to Lebanon. In other words, a female traveler cannot simply arrive in Beirut and apply there as men do — the prior-approval process must be completed while still in Sudan, before booking travel.
How Baeed Helps
We tell you precisely which process applies to your case (male/female) before you book any ticket.
We guide female travelers step-by-step through the prior-approval application to Lebanese General Security.
We help you prepare proof of financial means and the required hotel and flight bookings.
Free consultation on travel requirements for every visit purpose.
Continuous customer support until you safely enter Lebanese territory.
Required Documents
Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Recent personal photo with white background.
Confirmed round-trip flight ticket.
Hotel booking covering the full stay period.
Proof of financial means of approximately $2,000 USD.
For women: prior approval issued by Lebanese General Security before travel.
Processing Time
Men: The visa is issued immediately on arrival at the airport.
Women: Prior approval typically takes 3 to 5 business days; we recommend applying well ahead of your travel date.
Permitted Stay Duration
One month, extendable up to 3 months within Lebanon.
Extension and final approval are at the discretion of Lebanese General Security.
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Recent personal photo with white background
- Confirmed round-trip flight ticket
- Hotel booking covering the full stay period
- Proof of financial means equivalent to approximately $2,000 USD
- For female travelers: mandatory prior approval from Lebanese General Security before travel
- Official invitation letter if the visit is for business or medical purposes
- Additional supporting documents depending on the nature of the visit
Important Notes
- IMPORTANT: Sudanese women are NOT eligible for tourist visa-on-arrival. They must obtain prior approval from Lebanese General Security before traveling — unlike men, they cannot simply arrive in Beirut and apply there
- Lebanese General Security requires proof of financial means of approximately $2,000 USD for Sudanese passport holders
- Sudanese men receive a 1-month tourist visa on arrival, extendable up to 3 months
- Visa fees and processing costs are non-refundable in case of rejection
- We advise contacting Baeed well ahead of your travel date, especially for female travelers, as the prior-approval process takes additional time
- Final approval remains at the sole discretion of Lebanese General Security