🇩🇪Germany Visa for Lebanese Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa required

Lebanese passport holders need a visa to enter Germany. Apply at a Germany embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

How Lebanese citizens apply for a Germany visa

Germany visa cost for Lebanese citizens

Schengen short-stay visa (type C), adult

EUR 90 (~$97)

Up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial source
auswaertiges-amt.de

E-visa

Fee not published by Germany

official source
auswaertiges-amt.de

Applications are handled via VFS Global — service fee approx. INR 1806-1933, varies by centre.

Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

Documents required for Lebanese applicants

The exact documents Lebanese citizens must submit for Germany, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

touristVisit Visa

Please refer to the Information leaflet below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your Visa Application due to incorrect or inadequate documents. important notice: For other than Lebanese, kindly note that applicants can apply through our center with a valid annual residence permit in Lebanon only. Instructions for applicants below 18 years - For all children below 18years, both parents need to be present at the Visa Application Centre to sign the VIDEX form. Children below 12years do not need to be present. - In case one parent is out of the country during the application process, a signed official authorization form and passport copy with exit stamps from Lebanon must be provided to complete the process. - All applicants below 18 years, travelling alone or with one parent must submit a signed official letter of consent or authorization form and (from the notary) passport copy of the parent not travelling. In order to submit your application, please appear in person at your appointment. If you have already received a Schengen visa within the last 59 months and your fingerprints have been collected, you can authorize a third party to submit the application documents. Please fill the form and add your signature in the "Power of Attorney". Information Leaflet: Germany MB Visit LBN Germany MB Visit DEU-LBN Additional Information for Palestinian Nationals holding “Travel Document for Refugees” Checklist for Syrian applicants without Residence Permit in Lebanon, please click here

medicalMedical Treatment

Please refer to the Information leaflet below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your Visa Application due to incorrect or inadequate documents. important notice: For other than Lebanese, kindly note that applicants can apply through our center with a valid annual residence permit in Lebanon only. Instructions for applicants below 18 years - For all children below 18years, both parents need to be present at the Visa Application Centre to sign the VIDEX form. Children below 12years do not need to be present. - In case one parent is out of the country during the application process, a signed official authorization form and passport copy with exit stamps from Lebanon must be provided to complete the process. - All applicants below 18 years, travelling alone or with one parent must submit a signed official letter of consent or authorization form (from the notary) and passport copy of the parent not travelling. In order to submit your application, please appear in person at your appointment. If you have already received a Schengen visa within the last 59 months and your fingerprints have been collected, you can authorize a third party to submit the application documents. Please fill the form and add your signature in the "Power of Attorney". Information Leaflet: Germany MB Medical Treatment LBN Germany MB Medical Treatment DEU-LBN Additional Information for Palestinian Nationals holding “Travel Document for Refugees” Checklist for Syrian applicants without Residence Permit in Lebanon, please click here

studentMandatory internship Visa

Supporting documents as mentioned in the following links are required. Internship Checklist

businessBusiness/Conference/Trade Fair

Please refer to the Information leaflet below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your Visa Application due to incorrect or inadequate documents. important notice: For other than Lebanese, kindly note that applicants can apply through our center with a valid annual residence permit in Lebanon only. Instructions for applicants below 18 years - For all children below 18years, both parents need to be present at the Visa Application Centre to sign the VIDEX form. Children below 12years do not need to be present. - In case one parent is out of the country during the application process, a signed official authorization form and passport copy with exit stamps from Lebanon must be provided to complete the process. - All applicants below 18 years, travelling alone or with one parent must submit a signed official letter of consent or authorization form (from the notary) and passport copy of the parent not travelling In order to submit your application, please appear in person at your appointment. If you have already received a Schengen visa within the last 59 months and your fingerprints have been collected, you can authorize a third party to submit the application documents. Please fill the form and add your signature in the "Power of Attorney". Information Leaflets: Germany MB Business Conference LBN Germany MB Business Conference DEU-LBN Additional Information for Palestinian Nationals holding “Travel Document for Refugees” Checklist for Syrian applicants without Residence Permit in Lebanon, please click here

touristTourist Visa

Please refer to the Information leaflet below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your Visa Application due to incorrect or inadequate documents. important notice: For other than Lebanese, kindly note that applicants can apply through our center with a valid annual residence permit in Lebanon only. Instructions for applicants below 18 years - For all children below 18years, both parents need to be present at the Visa Application Centre to sign the VIDEX form. Children below 12years do not need to be present. - In case one parent is out of the country during the application process, a signed official authorization form and passport copy with exit stamps from Lebanonmust be provided to complete the process. - All applicants below 18 years, travelling alone or with one parent must submit a signed official letter of consent or authorization form (from the notary) and passport copy of the parent not travelling. In order to submit your application, please appear in person at your appointment. If you have already received a Schengen visa within the last 59 months and your fingerprints have been collected, you can authorize a third party to submit the application documents. Please fill the form and add your signature in the "Power of Attorney". Information Leaflet: Germany MB Tourism LBN Germany MB Tourism DEU-LBN Additional Information for Palestinian Nationals holding “Travel Document for Refugees” Checklist for Syrian applicants without Residence Permit in Lebanon, please click here

studentStudents with unconditional admission letters

Required documents are mentioned in the following links. Please make sure your proof of qualification (Certificate and transcript) are legalized by the German embassy. Study Information Blocked Account and Formal Obligation Letter (PDF checklist)

via VFS Global ↗

Germany visa for Lebanese citizens — FAQ

Do Lebanese citizens need a visa for Germany?

Lebanese passport holders need a visa to enter Germany. Apply at a Germany embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

What documents do Lebanese citizens need for Germany?

A valid passport plus the Germany document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

How much does the Germany visa cost for Lebanese citizens?

The Germany schengen short-stay visa (type c), adult fee is EUR 90 (~$97). Applications through VFS Global carry an additional service fee of about INR 1806-1933.

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