Resumen
The U.S. Embassy in Beirut is the headquarters of the U.S. Mission to Lebanon, managing a relationship focused on security assistance and humanitarian aid. The mission's priorities include strengthening the sovereignty and stability of Lebanon, primarily through support for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), providing significant humanitarian assistance to the Lebanese people and refugee populations, and advocating for economic and political reforms.Leer másLeer menos
Servicios de Visa
The embassy processes a full range of nonimmigrant and immigrant visas. It handles a very high volume of immigrant visa cases, reflecting the large Lebanese diaspora in the United States. The visa section is a critical link for family reunification.
Servicios Consulares
The American Citizen Services (ACS) unit provides a full range of services to the large community of U.S. citizens in Lebanon, many of whom are dual nationals. Services include passport renewals, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, and emergency assistance in a volatile security environment.
Apoyo Comercial y de Exportación
Commercial activities are limited due to the severe economic crisis. The U.S. government's focus is on humanitarian aid and support for essential sectors rather than trade promotion.
Oportunidades de Inversión
The U.S. government advises extreme caution for any investment in Lebanon due to the economic crisis, political instability, and dysfunctional legal system. There are no active programs to promote investment.
Apoyo Empresarial
The embassy's Economic Section analyzes Lebanon's collapsing economy. It advocates for reforms required for international financial assistance but provides limited direct support to businesses in the current climate.
Programas Culturales y Educativos
The Public Affairs section manages cultural and educational programs, including the prestigious Fulbright program. These exchanges aim to maintain people-to-people ties and support future leaders committed to a sovereign and prosperous Lebanon.
Información de Citas
Appointments are mandatory for all consular services and must be scheduled online. Wait times for visa appointments, particularly for immigrant visas, can be very long. The embassy's operational status can change based on the security situation.
Notas Especiales
The embassy is located in a heavily fortified compound in the suburb of Awkar, outside Beirut. A new, massive embassy compound is under construction nearby. The memory of the 1983 embassy bombing shapes the post's security posture. The State Department frequently warns U.S. citizens against travel to Lebanon.