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Lebanon

Mediterranean, ancient ruins and nightlife

Capital
Beirut
Currency
Lebanese pound (ل.ل) — US dollars are very widely used
Flight from Douala
10h to 15h with one stop from Douala
Time difference
GMT+2 (1h ahead of Cameroon)

A crossroads of civilisations on the eastern Mediterranean, Lebanon packs Roman ruins, snowy mountains, vineyards and a Beirut famous for its nightlife and cuisine into a small territory. For a Cameroonian, it is a destination rich in history and flavour, with a Lebanese diaspora well known in Cameroon. The situation can be unstable: check travel advisories before you go.

In pictures

Formalities

The visa, step by step

Hard visa
Allowed stay
Up to 1 month, extendable to 3 months
Cost
Free for the short stay (processing fees depend on the embassy)
Processing
About 1 to 4 weeks depending on pre-approval

How to apply

Cameroonians are not on the free visa-on-arrival list: obtain a prior visa from the Lebanese embassy or via pre-approval from Lebanese General Security before travelling.

Required documents

  • Passport valid at least 6 months with 2 blank pages
  • Visa application form
  • ID photos on white background
  • Hotel booking and an address in Lebanon
  • Non-refundable round-trip ticket and proof of funds

Good to know

  • •No record of a visit to Israel (stamp, visa) may appear in the passport, or entry is refused
  • •Pre-approval from General Security is often required
  • •Check travel advisories; the security situation is sensitive
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
300 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
660 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

480 000 FCFA–840 000 FCFA

No direct Douala–Beirut flight: stop in Istanbul (Turkish), Cairo (EgyptAir), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian) or Doha. Total travel time 10h to 15h.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨240 000 FCFA
🍽️150 000 FCFA
🚕72 000 FCFA
🎟️120 000 FCFA
Hostel
9 000 FCFA–21 000 FCFA
Mid-range
33 000 FCFA–66 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
90 000 FCFA–192 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
780 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Beirut downtown and Corniche

Stroll the seaside promenade, see the Pigeon Rocks and the capital's buzz.

2

Roman ruins of Baalbek

Among the world's most impressive Roman temples, including the colossal Temple of Jupiter.

3

Byblos (Jbeil)

One of the world's oldest continuously inhabited towns, a Phoenician port and crusader castle.

4

Jeita Grotto

Spectacular limestone caves with formations, visited on foot and by boat.

5

Qadisha Valley and cedars

A UNESCO-listed holy valley and the famous Cedars of Lebanon forest.

6

Bekaa vineyards

Tastings at renowned estates (Ksara, Kefraya) among the vines.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Day 1: Arrive in Beirut, Corniche and downtown.

  2. D2

    Day 2: Jeita Grotto and Byblos.

  3. D3

    Day 3: Excursion to Baalbek and the Bekaa vineyards.

  4. D4

    Day 4: Qadisha Valley and the cedar forest.

  5. D5

    Day 5: Sidon and Tyre, ancient sites of the south.

  6. D6

    Day 6: Beach time and Beirut's trendy districts.

  7. D7

    Day 7: Souks, last shopping and flight home.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Liban

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: general-security.gov.lb · en.wikipedia.org

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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