U.S. Embassy in Lebanon

NOTICE

Effective January 21, 2026, the Department of State paused all immigrant visa issuances to nationals of countries, including Lebanon and Syria, whose immigrants have a high rate of collecting public assistance at the expense of the U.S. taxpayer. Immigrant visa applicants who are nationals of impacted countries may submit visa applications and attend interviews, and the Department of State will continue to schedule consular appointments for visa interviews. Read more about the

Applicants for U.S. nonimmigrant visas should schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence or nationality.  Visa application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. For more information, visit .

All individuals applying for an A-3, C-3 (if a domestic worker), G-5, H1-B, H-3, H-4 dependent of H-1B and H-3, F, M, J, K-1, K-2, K-3, Q, R-1, R-2, S, T, or U nonimmigrant visa are instructed to adjust the privacy setting on all social media accounts to “public” or “open” to facilitate vetting necessary to establish their identity and admissibility to the United States under U.S. law. More information is available at travel.state.gov.

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 10998 on Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States, which takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 1, 2026, the United States is suspending or limiting entry and visa issuance to nationals of 39 countries as well as individuals applying using travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority.  Applicants who are subject to Presidential Proclamation 10998 may still submit visa applications and attend scheduled interviews, but they may be ineligible for visa issuance or admission to the United States. For additional details, visit .

Effective immediately, the Department of State has paused all visa issuances to diversity immigrant visa applicants. For additional details, visit

Visa Services

On February 23, the Department of State ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and the family members of government personnel from Beirut due to safety risks. The Embassy remains operational with core staff in place and is prioritizing emergency services for U.S. citizens. Routine visa processing is not currently available. If you had a visa interview scheduled in Beirut, you will receive email notification of the rescheduling of your appointment to a later date. 

Help Us Stop Fraud

Please contact  BeirutFPU@state.gov with information on fraud in visa applications or with U.S. citizens.

Contact Us

Need assistance with a U.S. visa? Contact us through our Visa Navigator.