224 — Annual Residence Permit - Religious Clergy (إقامة رجل دين)

The Annual Residence Permit for Religious Clergy is a specialized residency category managed by the Lebanese General Directorate of General Security. It is designed to facilitate the legal stay of foreign religious personnel who are officially accredited to serve within Lebanon's diverse religious institutions. This permit fills the gap for non-citizen clergy who require a long-term legal status to perform their pastoral, educational, or administrative duties, ensuring their presence is recognized and regulated by the state in accordance with Lebanese immigration law.

This permit is intended for accredited religious leaders, clergy members, and missionaries serving recognized religious communities in Lebanon. The ideal applicant must provide formal accreditation from their respective religious authority and evidence of their religious mission. What makes this permit distinctive is its specific focus on religious service, exempting it from standard labor-based sponsorship requirements while mandating proof of health insurance to ensure the applicant is covered during their one-year stay.