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British Embassy in Lebanon

1 embassy

The United Kingdom is represented in Lebanon by 1 mission: an embassy in Beirut. The United Kingdom requires Lebanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

British Embassy in Beirut

Embassy of the United Kingdom in Beirut

Embassy · Beirut

Open 24/7

Address: Embassy Complex, بيروت
Website: gov.uk
Head of mission: Hamish Cowell

At Embassy Complex, بيروت, the British embassy represents the United Kingdom towards Lebanon. The head of mission on record is Hamish Cowell. Its website is linked on its page.

United Kingdom visa for Lebanese citizens

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United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Lebanon

Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
Student and work routes (brief)
Fee: £135
5 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Lebanese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. In Lebanon, applications go to the British embassy in Beirut, or to a visa centre working for the United Kingdom.

Lebanon’s missions in the United Kingdom

Missions of Lebanon in the United Kingdom (1)

In return, Lebanon has an embassy in the United Kingdom, in London.

Good to know

The United Kingdom in Lebanon

Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Lebanon.

Travel to Lebanon for British citizens

Lebanon issues British citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. In Lebanon, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.