Passports

Passport Renewal:

Bring the following documents to your appointment at the Consulate:
  • A completed Application Form.
  • Two standard passport size photos.
  • Copy of the بطاقة ألهوية (Lebanese ID card, front and back side) or إخراج قيد الفردي (individual civil status bulletin).
  • Cashier check (money order) payable to the Embassy of Lebanon for: $200 (five year) or $334 (ten year - biometric passports only).
  • Original passport and one copy of passport’s first and second pages (Note: passport holders are advised to keep a copy of the first two pages of their passport before mailing their original passport).
  • A copy of the applicant’s visa, or an official US ID confirming his/her legal status.
  • Two large empty, stamped, self-addressed envelopes from USPS or FedEx.
  • Applicants in pursuit of the expedited service must fill out the DHL FastTrack application below. Thereafter, the new passport will be complete in 4-5 weeks. (Delays are expected due to the COVID-19 pandemic).
    (Note: The cost per application is $91 and covers up to 3 passports. Prices will increase with the inclusion of more than 3 passports).
  • Click on the following link http://fasttracklb.dhl.com and follow the below steps:
    • Choose USA and click on embassy.
    • Under Main Menu there are two options: Lebanese and Palestinian. Make sure to choose the corresponding option by clicking NEW passport request for Lebanese citizens OR travel document request for Palestinians.
    • Click next and follow the steps until payment is processed By Visa or MasterCard.
    • Once payment is complete, applicants will receive a PDF file which they must print and mail along with the rest of the requirements.
The new passport will take 3 months to complete (at no additional cost), or 4-5 weeks via DHL FastTrack (rushed service, for an additional fee of $91). Delays are expected due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
 

Passport Replacement:

Bring the following documents to your appointment at the Consulate:
  • A completed Application Form.
  • A copy of the lost Lebanese passport, if available.
  • Police report clearly mentioning how the Lebanese passport was lost.
  • A notarized letter from the applicant explaining how she/he lost the passport.
  • Two standard passport size photos.
  • Copy of the بطاقة ألهوية (Lebanese ID card, front and back side) or إخراج قيد الفردي (individual civil status bulletin).
  • Cashier check (money order) payable to the Embassy of Lebanon for: $200 (five year) or $334 (ten year - biometric passports only).
  • A copy of the applicant’s visa, or an official US ID confirming his/her legal status.
  • Two large empty, stamped, self-addressed envelopes from USPS or FedEx.
  • Applicants in pursuit of the expedited service must fill out the DHL FastTrack application below. Thereafter, the new passport will be complete in 4-5 weeks. (Delays are expected due to the COVID-19 pandemic).
    (Note: The cost per application is $91 and covers up to 3 passports. Prices will increase with the inclusion of more than 3 passports).
  • Click on the following link http://fasttracklb.dhl.com and follow the below steps:
    • Choose USA and click on embassy.
    • Under Main Menu there are two options: Lebanese and Palestinian. Make sure to choose the corresponding option by clicking NEW passport request for Lebanese citizens OR travel document request for Palestinians.
    • Click next and follow the steps until payment is processed By Visa or MasterCard.
    • Once payment is complete, applicants will receive a PDF file which they must print and mail along with the rest of the requirements.
The new passport will take 3 months to complete (at no additional cost), or 4-5 weeks via DHL FastTrack (rushed service, for an additional fee of $91). Delays are expected due to the Covid-19 pandemic.