Lebanon Independent Means Residence

To qualify for the Lebanon Independent Means Residence, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Financial Requirements

• Applicants must demonstrate independent financial means by depositing LBP4.5 billion (US$50,000) in an active Lebanese bank.
• The deposit must remain locked for the duration of the application, and the account must be locked for at least 3 months before applying.
• The applicant must provide a savings passbook proving account ownership, along with a photocopy of the passbook signed and ratified by the chief of department at General Security.

Documentation Requirements

• Completed application form
• Valid passport with at least three years remaining validity, plus two photocopies
• Three recent passport-sized photographs (3.5 x 4.5 cm)
• Savings passbook demonstrating the required locked deposit
• Photocopy of savings passbook signed and ratified by the chief of department at General Security
• Notarized document containing a formal commitment to refrain from any employment activities in Lebanon
• Proof of accommodation through either a lease agreement or a property title deed

Additional Conditions:

Applicants must commit not to work or seek employment in Lebanon during their residency period. This commitment must be formalized through a notarized document submitted with the application.

Application Fee:

LBP39 million (US$435)