To work in Lebanon you need to prepare in advance - decide on the vacancy and the length of stay. Scarce professions are popular among Lebanese employers. Most of the offers are for girls to work as dancers in clubs with the option of consummation. For men, there are offers for construction, as well as for vacancies for technical specialists. There is also a demand for specialists in the tourism industry and the banking sector. Official employment in Lebanon requires the fulfillment of certain conditions and the availability of the necessary documents. For the duration of their stay in Lebanon for the purpose of work, foreign citizens need a work visa.

Documents for obtaining a work visa in Lebanon:

• international passport;

• A completed application form;

• 2-4 photos;

• work permit (copy and original);

• official letter from the employer;

• information about the job title, salary, and account status of the applicant.

You can open a visa at the Lebanese Embassy in your country or directly at the airport after arriving in Lebanon. The cost of a visa is determined individually. You can find out more in consultation with our specialists. A consular fee is $35 USD. All foreigners must work only officially under a contract. Salaries for most popular vacancies range from $1,000 USD to $1,500 USD.

But there are vacancies for highly specialized high-level specialists. Their salary can reach $10,000 USD. But it should be borne in mind that there are taxes in Lebanon and the net balance after deducting all payments will be less. Good knowledge of English will always be an advantage.

How to find a job in Lebanon

There are several ways to find a job in Lebanon:

• thematic forums

• social networks

• recommendations from friends and relatives

• employment companies

There are a lot of labor migrants on the forums who will share their experiences of their stay and work in Lebanon. Analyze all the advantages and disadvantages. Gather as many testimonials as you can from people in your country and those who have worked for your vacancy.

Registration in the professional social network linkedin.com is suitable for finding vacancies that require highly qualified workers. Complete information about you will give you a better chance of finding the right employer. If you have friends or relatives living in Lebanon, they will be able to provide you with up-to-date information about vacancies, employers, and salaries. And maybe they can help you get a job.

Employment companies act as intermediaries between you and an employer in Lebanon. Terms of cooperation with them are different. For a successful job search, write a detailed summary of the international standard. An employment company can help with this.

Before traveling to Lebanon, always leave the employer's contacts to relatives: company name, phone number, and legal address. And a copy of the employment contract. Thus, Lebanon offers a wide range of vacancies for specialists in various fields and qualifications. But search and employment is best done through trusted sources and only on the terms of an official contract.