Consulate information
| Address: |
2560 28th Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 Consular hours: Mon to Fri 9:30 am – 4 pm Summer hours: Mon to Fri 9:30 am – 3:30 pm |
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| Phone: | (202) 939- 6300 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (Subject to change). Travelers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 96 hours before arrival or have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 2 weeks before departure. If not, travelers are subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival, at their own expense. Travelers must complete an Airport Tracking Registration Form online. This will generate an approval e-mail or SMS which must be presented upon arrival. This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.
- CONSULAR JURISDICTION. Embassy of Lebanon has consular jurisdiction. Before applying, please visit Embassy of Lebanon in USA for jurisdiction information.
- Passport must have at least six (6) months validity beyond the completion of a trip, at least two (2) blank visa pages.
- Passengers with a passport containing any Israel Visa or stamp will be refused entry.
- VISA ON ARRIVAL for nationals of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Rep., Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Peru, Portugal, Russian Fed., Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, UK, USA, Venezuela if traveling as tourist via Beirut airport for a maximum stay of 30 days. Must have a valid passport and an address and telephone number in Lebanon. Eligibility for Visa on arrival
- NO VISA NEEDED. US citizens with a US passport that is valid for more than six months do not need to obtain a Lebanese visa prior to traveling to Lebanon if the duration of their visit is less than one month.
- Trinidad & Tobago nationals should have a previous authorization issued by the General Security in Lebanon to obtain a Lebanese visa.
- For more information and questions contact the GC Visa office.
| Visa Application Requirements | US | NON-US |
|---|---|---|
| Valid passport | ✔ | ✔ |
| Completed and signed application form The application must be typewritten. Not handwritten. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Passport size photos - one (1) photo | ✔ | ✔ |
| Copy of passport vital information page | ✔ | ✔ |
| Invitation letter Letter should be addressed to the Consulate General of the Embassy in Washington DC. Must include: applicant's name as in passport, passport number, detailing the reason for traveling, dates, name, address and telephone number of the host. | ✔ | |
| Copy of ID of person signing the invitation letter | ✔ | |
| Copy of flight itinerary A round trip travel airline ticket with traveler's name. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Copy of hotel reservation/Evidence of address while staying in the country. | ✔ | |
| Letter of support The GC Visa office will provide | ✔ | ✔ |
| Proof of valid legal residency in the US (copy only) | ✔ | |
| Enclose a pre-paid return envelope the GC Visa office will provide. | ✔ | ✔ |
Forms and Links
Processing Time
| Processing time | Service type | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 business days | Regular |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Money Order,
| Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Tourist | 88.00 | Single | |
| Business/Tourist | 125.00 | Double | |
| Business/Tourist | 175.00 | Multiple | 3 months |
| Business/Tourist | 175.00 | Multiple | 6 months |
Additional Notes
- Allow (2) two extra days for GC Visa Office to process your application.
- For Long Term/Work Visa and Children under 18, Contact GC Visa Office.
- Please note that Embassies/Country Representative Offices change the requirements on a regular basis without notifying us.
- There is a GC surcharge for our services.
Last updated: May 11, 2022