Any person entering Lebanon must hold a passport which is valid for a period of at least 6 months. Effective May 3, 1997, nationals of certain countries can obtain a Tourist/Business visa DIRECTLY UPON ARRIVAL at the Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry at the Lebanese border. The countries are as follows: Australia, Italy, Austria, Japan, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, Canada, Denmark, Portugal, Finland, South Korea, France, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Greece, Switzerland, Holland, United Kingdom (England), Ireland, United States of America. IMPORTANT: Visitors should make sure that their passports do not have ANY mention of Israel on them, e.g. visas (used or unused), otherwise they will be denied entry into Lebanon. (EXCEPTION: If passport is stamped "Valid for Israel", holder is allowed to enter Lebanon). Nationals of other countries should contact the Lebanese Consulate General closest to their residence. For location and contact information of embassies/consulates please visit http://www.lebanon-tourism.gov.lb/i_default.htm http://www.lebanon-tourism.gov.lb/main.htm