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Annual Residence – Business Investor (إقامة سنوية - رجل أعمال)
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Annual Residence – Business Investor (إقامة سنوية - رجل أعمال)

Investment PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

Official Information

Overview

One-year residence for businessmen and investors from Arab countries with documented investment projects in Lebanon.

The Annual Residence for Business Investors is a specific category tailored for Arab nationals who are actively engaged in commercial or investment activities within Lebanon. This permit allows investors to reside in the country to oversee their business interests. The application process requires rigorous verification of the investor's professional background and the legitimacy of their investment projects in Lebanon. The residency is typically granted for one year and is subject to renewal based on the continued status of the investment and the investor's compliance with Lebanese regulations.

This visa is intended for entrepreneurs and business professionals from the Arab region who are contributing to the Lebanese economy. Unlike standard work visas, this permit recognizes the investor's role as a project owner or manager. Applicants must provide official documentation—often verified by both their home country's authorities and relevant Lebanese government bodies—to confirm their professional standing and the scope of their local business operations. It is a key instrument for facilitating cross-border business and encouraging foreign direct investment from the Arab world.

Eligible Nationalities (22)

AlgeriaAlgeriaBahrainBahrainComorosComorosDjiboutiDjiboutiEgyptEgyptIraqIraqJordanJordanKuwaitKuwaitLebanonLebanonLibyaLibyaMauritaniaMauritaniaMoroccoMoroccoOmanOmanPalestinian TerritoriesPalestinian TerritoriesQatarQatarSaudi ArabiaSaudi ArabiaSomaliaSomaliaSudanSudanSyriaSyriaTunisiaTunisiaUnited Arab EmiratesUnited Arab EmiratesYemenYemen

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Permanent Residence – Lebanese Origin (إقامة دائمة - أصل لبناني)
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Permanent Residence – Lebanese Origin (إقامة دائمة - أصل لبناني)

ValidityVaries (Valid for 3-year periods. Renewable indefinitely as long as eligibility criteria remain satisfied.)
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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a businessman or investor from an Arab country.

Must provide proof of professional status in the country of origin.

Must provide proof of commitment to investment projects in Lebanon.

Must hold a passport valid for at least one year.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Work permit

Student status confirmation

Proof of financial means

Marriage certificate

Family documentation

Proof of residence

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Facilitates legal residence for Arab business professionals.
  • Supports economic engagement and investment in Lebanon.
  • Renewable on an annual basis.

Worth Knowing

  • Validity is tied to the passport's expiry (not exceeding one year).
  • Requires active investment projects in Lebanon.
  • Subject to the economic and political climate of the country.

Application Process

1

Determine eligibility: Confirm you meet residency criteria (work permit, student, family, or financial means)

2

Obtain relevant documentation: Gather work permit, student status, family documents, or financial proof

3

Apply for residency: Submit application to General Security within 3 months of arrival

4

Pay residency fee: Pay applicable fee (free for Arabs and foreigners; minors exempt)

5

Receive residence permit: Obtain annual residence permit valid for one year

Application Forms

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