Type of Visa Lebanon Business Visa
Service Fee (including visa fee) 1900/person
Visa Validity 3 months
Visa Processing Cycle 10 days (subject to notification by the consulate)
Service Objects Holders of private passports from all provinces of the country
Services Provided by Us 1. Plan a detailed and effective visa application program for visa applicants
2. Provide guidance on the entire visa application process.
3. According to the applicant's specific purpose of visit, the background of the application and the latest visa situation, guidance and assistance to visa applicants to prepare targeted visa application materials and documents.
4. Review and modification of key visa materials
5. Translation of relevant visa materials
6. Completion of visa application form
7. Acquisition of visas
8. Appeal and preparation for reissuance after refusal of visas
Preparation of visa materials 1) 3 recent color 2-inch photos
2) passport, passport, and passport with a validity period of 9 months or more. Original passport with validity of more than 9 months, copy of passport and passport information
3) A copy of applicant's ID card
4) Invitation letter from Lebanese company
5) English dispatch letter from the Chinese side certified by the Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT)
6) 3 pieces of blank letterheads with stamps of the applicant's working unit
7) Fill in the personal data form
Note 1) The applicant can send the documents to our company by kk; or mail the documents to our company
2) Pick up the visa at our company after obtaining the visa; or mail it to the applicant by our company
3) Our company reserves the right not to accept the applicant's visa application after receiving the documents from the applicant and finding out that the applicant does not qualify for the visa after the second examination;
4) In case of visa refusal, the applicant may be denied a visa if the applicant is found to be unqualified. ) In case of visa refusal, the applicant is required to pay a fee to cover the non-refundable visa fee and other operating costs;
5) The applicant must provide true visa information, because the visa officer will be sure to do a careful check of the applicant's information before the issuance of the visa, and once found to have submitted false or forged information, the consequences of which the person concerned will be borne by him/herself.
2. Lebanon Individual Tourist Visa
Passport, photo, ID card and a copy of the family register
Visa working days: the consulate set
Visa fee: 1200
3. The following information is reproduced with the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, please refer to it!
I. Visa Information
1. Holders of diplomatic passports and official passports applying for visas to Lebanon should submit a note issued by the relevant units in the country.
2. Holders of official passports or private passports applying for visas to Lebanon should submit the appropriate documents according to the following requirements:
(1) Student visas: the need to submit the enrollment permit (and sometimes all the information required to apply for enrollment).
(2) Work Visa: A work permit issued by the Lebanese Ministry of Labor.
(3) Business, Tourism and Family Visit Visa: An invitation letter and a round-trip ticket from a company registered in Lebanon or a natural person with Lebanese citizenship or a residence permit in Lebanon, and a confirmation of hotel booking for business and tourism visa applicants.
(4) Applicants for the above mentioned visas who are traveling to Lebanon from a third country may apply for a visa on arrival at the Lebanese airports or ports of entry on the condition that they present the above mentioned documents.
(5) The visa applicant shall fill in an application form and attach a photograph.
3. Precautions:
It is difficult for workers entering Lebanon on a tourist visa to obtain a work permit in Lebanon and it is unlikely that they will be granted a work visa.
II. Entry
1. Foreigners can enter Lebanon without any problem with a valid visa.
2. With a written authorization from the Lebanese Security Services (valid for one month), foreigners can enter the country and get a visa on arrival.
3. Citizens of labor-exporting countries cannot obtain a visa on arrival until they have received permission from the Directorate of Security.
4. Citizens of countries that are entitled to obtain visas can obtain visas on arrival free of charge at the ports of entry during the month of the exhibition and sale upon the timely issuance of a memorandum by the Directorate of Security.
5. The following persons are not allowed to obtain entry visas before obtaining the approval of the Directorate of Security of Lebanon:
(1) holders of transit permits;
(2) non-Lebanese families, diplomats, attendants and servants of citizens of the six Gulf countries;
(3) entertainers;
(4) persons who are working to earn a living; and undesirable persons.
6. Lai Customs carries out random checks on the goods carried by the entrants, and the varieties and quantities of goods carried are handled in accordance with the international general rules, without any special requirements.
III. Customs Regulations
1. Customs Law
Since April 23, 2001, a new customs law has been in force in Lebanon. This Customs Law was enacted in 1996 by Lebanon in cooperation with France. Its main contents include:
(1) Simplification of customs clearance procedures for import and export of goods, elimination of channel validation procedures and reduction of signatures.
(2) Acceptance of Bills of Lading printed on typewriters, handwritten and filled out on electronic forms.
(3) Goods entering the "Free Zone" are exempted from customs duties, and if they need to be sold locally, they will be subject to additional taxes and formalities.
(4) Customs can accept various ways for importers to pay taxes, such as through banks.
(5) Accept the declaration of the value of imported goods and the origin of the international standard of measurement.
2. Tax exemption
(1) temporary imports. Where the goods imported for re-export of processing of incoming materials, goods into bonded warehouses or duty-free zones, the vehicles of foreign personnel recognized by the Lai Customs or foreign travel vehicles affixed with a pass can be temporarily imported goods, in the context of the submission of bank guarantees can be exempted from payment of customs duties. The period of temporary importation is for one year and can be renewed on application.
(2) Permanent Imports. The following permanent imports are exempted from duty:
1) imports by the President of the country, the United Nations, diplomatic missions, the army police, the gendarmerie, the General Security Directorate and the Customs Service (with the exception of nutritious products and similar items that can be produced domestically in Leh);
2) imports by religious, educational and aid institutions;
3) imports by industrial and agricultural research institutions;
3) imports by industrial and agricultural research institutes;
4) imports from foreign countries; and
5) imports by foreign countries. p>
4) articles for aid and assistance given by foreign private and public **** institutions and charitable organizations, especially agricultural equipment, tools and agricultural products approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Customs through negotiation;
5) articles used to stimulate the economic development and provide services to the consumers approved by the Customs through negotiation with the competent authorities, such as: chemical products; books of medicines; books, journals, and magazines; furniture, fixtures and fittings used in hotels and Furniture, fixtures and fittings used in hotels and hostels, etc.
6) Items that are exempted from duty on a special basis in accordance with a decree issued by the Cabinet of Ministers.
IV. Healthcare
The Lebanese healthcare system is dominated by private hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies (90%), supplemented by state medical units. Currently, there are 161 hospitals in Lebanon, with 9,710 beds, 3,865 registered doctors and about 20,000 healthcare workers.
Health insurance in Lebanon can be purchased through two channels:
(1) Social insurance. Social insurance covers health insurance and is purchased by employers for their employees. The insured person is the employee, and the beneficiaries are the insured person and his/her spouse, children and family members for whom he/she is responsible for support. There are three types of premiums for Social Security:
Type 1: $3,000 per year per insured person. Enjoy the highest level of medical treatment, such as hospitalization can enjoy the suite. This type of insured is usually a high-income freelancer.
The second type: each insured person pays $1,000 per year, but must be organized by the trade guilds for group insurance. The beneficiaries of this type of insurance are entitled to the same treatment as the beneficiaries mentioned above.
The third type: $300 per year per insured person. This type of insurance is mainly for the grassroots, and the medical treatment is lower than the former, and the hospitalization is usually in a 3-room ward.
(2) Medical insurance. This is a voluntary insurance. Premiums vary according to the age and physical condition of the insured. It is usually set at $300 per year for those under 60 years of age who are in good health and $600 per year for those over 60 years of age.
The premiums for those with chronic illnesses are determined on a case-by-case basis. People who are already insured by Social Security are not required to enroll in Medicare.
Beneficiaries of both social security and health insurance are reimbursed 90% of the cost of medicines by the insurance company with official invoices from hospitals or pharmacies, and 10% of the cost of medicines by the insurance company.
V. Security situation
Since the end of the civil war in Lebanon, the security situation is generally good and the social order is basically stable. 2000 years ago, the incidence of malignant criminal cases in the country was kept at a low level.
However, in recent years, due to changes in the regional situation, especially the impact of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Iraqi war, the trend of religious extremism and anti-Israeli and American sentiments in Lebanon has been on the rise, and there were a number of attacks against American and British interests in Lebanon in 2003. In addition, due to historical reasons, there are more than ten Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, and violent disputes occur from time to time in the camps.
At present, Israel still frequently sends aircraft to invade Lebanese airspace for reconnaissance activities, and often creates sound barriers to intimidate. Hizbullah continues to carry out anti-Israeli operations, but its activities are limited to the disputed Sheba region in southern Lebanon. The ups and downs in the relationship between Hizbullah and Israel often have an impact on the internal security and stability of the country.
VI. Traffic safety and travel precautions
Lebanon is a small country, the road condition is generally good, but there are more mountain roads. There is a large flow of motor vehicles, but the traffic order is still good. When traveling in the country, it is necessary to carry identification documents.
VII. Emergency Contacts
1. Chinese Embassy in Lebanon
Tel: 00961-1-850314
00961-1-856133
Fax: 00961-1-822492
Address: 72, Road Nicolas Ibrahim Sursock Ramlet El-Baida, Beirut
2. Relevant Local Telephone Numbers:
(1) Banditry and Traffic: 112
(2) Fire: 175
(3) Civil Defense: 125
(4) Emergency Center: 140
(5) Electricity: 145
(6) Inquiries: 120
(7) Telephone Faults: 139
(8) International Calls: 100
(9) Telephone Complaints: 119
VIII. Legal Advice and Recommendations on Problems Commonly Encountered by Chinese People
1. About Labor in Lebanon
The labor market in Lebanon is not big. There are about 50,000-60,000 foreign workers in Lebanon, mainly from Syria, Egypt, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, etc. Most of them are engaged in dirty, bitter, tiring, and risky industries, and their wages are about 2.5-5 US dollars per hour. The Lebanese government levies a labor tax on foreign labor, according to the country of origin of labor divided into technical grades, skilled labor charges the highest, such as chefs, each person monthly tax of more than 200 U.S. dollars; the lowest level of laborers, cleaners, or housemaids, each person about 50 U.S. dollars per month.
2. About labor permits
Normally, labor permits can be obtained legally, but the delay is usually up to six months. Some Lebanese employers, in order to satisfy their urgent needs, often make the applicants apply for tourist visas and then apply for labor permits and legal residence upon arrival in Lebanon. When foreign laborers arrive in Lebanon, they may stay illegally due to the long time it takes to apply for labor permits, or due to intentional delays by employers (who try to force them to accept unfair treatment because they do not have legal status). Chinese laborers should remember not to come to work in Lebanon on tourist visas.
3. Regarding activities in Lebanon
The security control in Lebanon is relatively strict, and the local police are strict in checking the documents of outsiders, so outsiders must carry legal documents with them.
IX. Climate and Natural Disasters
Lebanon has a Mediterranean climate, with a big difference between coastal and inland climate. In winter, the coastal areas are warm and rainy, and the mountains have a lot of snowfall, forming snow-covered peaks in West Asia. The rainy season lasts from October to April every year, and the rainfall gradually decreases from west to east. The average annual rainfall in the coastal areas is 700-1000 millimeters. The average maximum temperature in the coastal plain and the Bekaa Valley is 33°C in July, and the average minimum temperatures are 7°C and 2°C in January. There are few natural disasters.
X. Nationality Policy
Lebanon recognizes dual nationality.
XI Reference Websites in the Country
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The Lebanese Economic Database www.databank.com.lb
The Lebanese Investment and Trade Advisory Website www.interexlebanon.com