Embassy of the United States in Beirut
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- +961 4 543 600
- Website
- lb.usembassy.gov
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US Embassy in Lebanon
1 embassy
The United States is represented in Lebanon by 1 mission: an embassy in Beirut. Lebanese citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
US Embassy in Beirut
The US embassy is in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. Its phone number and website are on its page.
United States visa for Lebanese citizens
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United StatesLebanon Visa on arrival Lebanon visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of Lebanon
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The United States requires Lebanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. From Lebanon, the application is made at the US embassy in Beirut or through a visa centre appointed by the United States.
Lebanon’s missions in the United States
Missions of Lebanon in the United States (2)
In return, Lebanon has 2 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Lebanon
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Lebanon.
Travel to Lebanon for US citizens
US citizens receive their visa for Lebanon at the border; it covers up to 30 days. In Lebanon, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Lebanon?
The US embassy is in Beirut.
Do Lebanese citizens need a visa for the United States?
Lebanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Do US citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
US citizens receive their visa for Lebanon at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Does Lebanon have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Lebanon has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 1 other mission in the United States.