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Do Lebanon citizens need a visa for Spain?

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Lebanon citizens need a visa to enter Spain. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Lebanon vs Spain: passport comparison

Lebanon

15

visa-free countries

Global rank: #184 · mobility 69.4

Spain

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #2 · mobility 172.3
11

countries both Lebanon and Spain can enter visa-free together

Lebanon + Spain: passport compatibility

29%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Lebanon and Spain travel together — by entry type:

11 both visa-free
15 both visa on arrival
19 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
139 access differs

Where Lebanon and Spain can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (11)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Lebanon is visa-free (4)

Your odds of getting the visa: Lebanon → Spain

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

15,6%
of Spain visa applications refused in Lebanon
+1,1 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
-0.2 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 15.8%, now 15.6%
12,854applications filed
9,686visas issued
2,007refusals
#57strictest of 118 countries
Where Spain visa applications are filed: Beirut

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Lebanon — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Lebanon → Spain

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Lebanon → Spain rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Lebanon passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Spain: good to know

Madrid

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+34

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Lebanon goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Spain

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Lebanon citizens need a visa for Spain?
Lebanon citizens need a visa to enter Spain. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Lebanon or Spain?
The Spain passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 15. Global rank: Lebanon #184, Spain #2.
Where can Lebanon and Spain citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 11 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Spain?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Lebanon and Spain?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Lebanon passport ranking

Where else the Lebanon passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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