Category: Permanent Residency / Immigration Visa
Overview: Lebanon offers long-term residency through successive annual renewals of temporary permits, primarily via employment, family reunification, or investment. This path leads to an extended stay, not a direct permanent visa.
Eligibility: Requires a valid purpose (work contract, marriage to Lebanese national, investment), proof of financial stability, a clean criminal record, and health clearance for annual temporary residency renewals.
Processing Time: ~60 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/37
Summary: Lebanon's long-term residency is gained via continuous temporary permit renewals, mainly for employment, family, or investment. Eligibility includes valid purpose, financial means, and clean record, offering extended stay but no direct permanent visa.