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On December 4, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the Government’s motions for emergency stays of preliminary injunctions issued by the U.S. District Courts for the Districts of Hawaii and Maryland, which prohibited the enforcement of certain sections of Presidential Proclamation 9645 (P.P). Nationals of  Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, and Venezuela are subject to the restrictions and limitations. More information is available at this link:  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/presidential-proclamation-archive/2017-12-04-Presidential-Proclamation.html

If you are a citizen of a Visa Waiver Program partner but have received notice that you are no longer eligible to travel to the United States under that program, you should apply for a nonimmigrant visa at least three months in advance of your desired travel.  If you do not have imminent travel plans, you should pay the nonimmigrant visa application fee, fill out the DS-160 nonimmigrant visa application form at ceac.state.gov/genniv/ , and schedule a visa appointment.  If your travel is imminent, you may request an expedited visa appointment after scheduling a regular appointment.  Please include in your request the date and purpose of your travel, as well as a copy of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection message you received regarding your ESTA status.

More information about restrictions to travel under the Visa Waiver Program, including the requirement for an electronic passport, is available at  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visa-waiver-program.html .

Please be reminded to NOT finalize your travel reservations until your U.S. visa is issued. Administrative processing time may delay your visa issuance and travel plans.

As of November 29, 2016, Chinese citizens with 10-year B1, B2 or B1/B2 visas in Peoples’ Republic of China passports are required to update their biographical and other information from their visa application through the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) before travelling to the United States. This update must be done every two years, or upon getting a new passport or B1, B2, or B1/B2 visa, whichever occurs first. 

EVUS enrollment is available at www.EVUS.gov . There is currently no fee for EVUS enrollment.  Until a fee is implemented, travelers can enroll in EVUS without charge. The Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will keep visa holders informed of new information at www.cbp.gov/EVUS .

自2016年11月29日起，所有持中华人民共和国护照和10年期B1、B2或B1/B2签证的中国公民赴美前，必须通过签证更新电子系统（EVUS）更新与签证申请有关的个人信息和其它信息。此更新须每两年进行一次，或者在获得新护照或新的B1、B2或B1/B2签证时进行更新，以先到期者为准。

EVUS登记网站为 www.EVUS.gov 。目前EVUS登记不收费。在实施收费规定之前，旅客可免费进行登记。美国国土安全部海关和边境保护局（CBP）将通过网站 www.cbp.gov/EVUS 向签证持有人公布最新信息。

Welcome to the U.S. Visa Information Service for Lebanon. On this website you can find information about U.S. immigrant and nonimmigrant visas and the requirements to apply for each. You can also learn how to pay the required visa application fee, and book an interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut.

This is the official visa information website of the U.S. Mission in Lebanon.

Nonimmigrant Visa Information

• Payment Options
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• Appointment Wait Times
• Photos and Fingerprints
• Visa Waiver Program
• Security Regulations

Nonimmigrant Visa Application

• Apply for a Visa
• Pay My Visa Fee
• Complete My DS-160
• Schedule My Appointment
• Change Document Delivery Address
• Track & Retrieve My Passport
• Apply for Expedited Appointment
• Renew My Visa
• Application Pending Further Action

Immigrant Visa Information

• Visa Information
• Check My Immigrant Visa Petition Status
• Immigrant Visa Wait Times
• Select Document Delivery Address

Local Visa Programs

• Travel Coordinator
• Group Appointments
• Diplomatic and Government Officials
• Visas for Applicants under 14 and over 79
• U.S. Embassy
• Passport/Visa Collection Locations
• Document Drop-Off Locations
• Bank Locations

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• Holidays and Closures
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How to apply for or renew a U.S. tourist visa

If you visit the U.S. for tourism or business, you may need a visitor visa, also known as a tourist visa. Learn how to get and renew this type of nonimmigrant visa.

To enter the U.S., you must bring a passport issued by your country of citizenship along with your visa. Officials at your port of entry into the U.S. will also issue you a Form I-94, which electronically records your arrival and departure dates. Learn more about Form I-94 and how to apply .

Find out if you need a visa to visit the U.S.

Check to see if your country participates in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) . If it does, you can get a waiver and will not need a visa. If you do not see your country listed, you will need a visitor visa.

Visitor (tourist) visa

The visitor visa, also known as a tourist visa, is a type of nonimmigrant visa for people who wish to temporarily enter the U.S. There are two categories:

• B-1 for business travel
• B-2 for tourism and medical treatment

Learn about B-1 and B-2 visas , including:

• Reasons you would need each type of visitor visa
• How to apply
• What documents you will need
• Application fees
• How to prepare for your interview at your U.S. embassy or consulate

How to renew a visitor visa

You must renew your visitor visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. Only diplomatic visa holders and their dependents can renew their visas within the U.S.

The process to renew a visitor visa is the same as getting one for the first time. Follow the process to apply for a visitor visa from the Department of State.

Find the contact information for your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate and contact them for visa renewal information.

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A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to travel to the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa. Visas are placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship.

Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel. The visa section of this website contains information on U.S. visas for foreign citizens seeking to travel to the United States.

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Prior to starting a new visa request, Applicants are required to check the Jurisdiction guidelines in order to verify whether their state of residence falls under the Lebanese Embassy’s jurisdiction (Washington D.C), or under its affiliated Consulates General ( Los Angeles, Detroit or New York ).

US citizens with a US passport that is valid for more than six months do not need to obtain a Lebanese visa prior to traveling to Lebanon if the duration of their visit is less than one month . It is recommended for those traveling to Lebanon and planning to stay for more than one month to apply and obtain a visa from the Embassy.

Visa requirements for US Citizens:

A completed   Application form

Parental Consent Form for Minors (download here)

• Original passport that is valid for more than 6 months (Not a travel document);
• A copy of your passport (First page only);
• One passport-size photo that complies with standards;
• $88.00 single entry per person
• $125.00 two entries per person
• $175.00 multiple entries per person (up to 6 months)
• If sending your application by mail, One large empty, stamped, self-addressed envelope from USPS or FedEx . Kindly keep the tracking of your return envelope at hand, as the embassy is not responsible for any lost return mail (in person applicants are exempt from this step);
• For minors, a notarized Parental Consent form signed by both parents is required, which allows their dependents to travel to Lebanon along with a copy of the child’s birth certificate and a copy of both parents’ ID. ( To be submitted with the application)

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Visa requirements for U.S. Diplomatic and Official Visas:

• A completed   Application form;
• Original Passport that it is valid for more than 6 months;
• Official letter explaining the nature of the mission/ purpose of the visit.  (e.g., Dept. of State, Dept. of the Army, Dept. of the Navy, etc.);
• One passport-size photo that complies with Standards;
• One large empty, stamped, self-addressed envelopes from USPS or FedEx . Kindly keep the tracking of your return envelopes at hand, as the embassy is not responsible for any lost return mail (in person applicants are exempt from this step).

N.B.: This is a courtesy visa

Visa requirements for non us citizens and other nationalities:.

Original Passport that it is valid for more than 6 months ( Not a travel document )

A copy of your passport ( First page only )  

APPLICANTS ARE EXEMPT FROM POINTS 3 TO 6 IF MARRIED TO A LEBANESE CITIZEN AS LONG AS THEY SUBMIT THE REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE OR LEBANESE FAMILY CIVIL REGISTRY  إخراج قيد عائلي ALONG WITH A COPY OF THE SPOUSE’S LEBANESE ID OR PASSPORT).

• A copy of the applicant’s Permanent residency card or US Visa;
• A hotel reservation, or a clear address of the place of residence and a telephone number;
• A bank statement covering the last six months;
• A letter of Employment;
• An invitation sent by a citizen or resident that includes a copy of a Lebanese ID or a residence permit valid for at least 3 months, which includes the name, contact and address of the host, the purpose of the invitation, and a copy of the host’s ID or residency permit (front and back);
• For applicants by mail, one large empty, stamped, self-addressed envelopes from USPS or FedEx . Kindly keep the tracking of your return envelopes at hand, as the embassy is not responsible for any lost return mail (in person applicants are exempt from this step ).
• For minors, a notarized Parental Consent form signed by both parents is required, which allows their dependents to travel to Lebanon along with a copy of the child’s birth certificate and copy of both parents’ ID. ( Should be submitted with the application )
• For domestic workers, the following documents are needed as well:
• Valid Passport of the House Keeper.
• US valid visa.
• A letter from the employer (affidavit of support).
• Proof of health insurance coverage.

Click here   for more information on the list of countries that have the right to a Lebanese Visa either through the embassy or upon arrival.

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Fee payment options, scheduling your interview, visa application fee payment processing timelines.

Visa fee may ONLY be paid in cash at IBL Bank.  No other forms of payment will be accepted.  

Most applicants, including children, are required to pay a Machine Readable Visa (MRV) fee to initiate their U.S. visa application. This US Government-mandated fee is a visa processing fee that is payable whether or not a visa is issued.

The MRV fee is non-refundable and non-transferable . Applicants should first determine whether or not they require a visa to travel to the US before submitting their applications.

Examples of individuals that may not require a visa include, but are not limited to:

• If you are applying for an A or G visa for official travel, you do not need to pay the MRV fee
• If you are applying for a J visa to participate in a U.S. Government-sponsored program (programs beginning with G-1, G-2, G-3, G-7), you do not need to pay the MRV fee
• If you already hold a valid visa for your intended purpose of travel, you may not need a visa
• If you are a citizen of Canada or Bermuda (but not applying for an A, E, G, K or V visa category), you may not need a visa

If you do need to apply for a visa, please follow the payment instructions below. Applicants must make a successful payment before they are permitted to schedule their interview appointment. Applicants who do not pay the correct fee for their visa type may be restricted from scheduling an interview.

Once the initial interview is scheduled, applicants are limited to the number of times they can reschedule their appointment. If you miss your scheduled appointment time, you may be required to pay the MRV fee again in order to schedule another interview. Please plan accordingly so that you are not required to pay an additional visa application fee. Visa application fees are non-refundable .

Remember: Applicants are limited to the number of times they can reschedule their appointments. Please plan accordingly so that you are not required to pay another visa application fee. Visa application fees are non-refundable.

Issuance Fee (Reciprocity Fee)

Depending on your citizenship and the type of visa you are applying for, you may also have to pay a visa issuance or “reciprocity” fee. This fee is not an MRV Fee and cannot be used to schedule an appointment. Please make sure that you pay the reciprocity fee in advance only if you are renewing your previous and submitting your application through the interview waiver channel. If you are scheduling your interview appointment, do not pay the reciprocity fee in advance; the fee should be paid at the time of your interview at the Consular Section of U.S. Embassy/Consulate General.

Please  check this page  to find out the applicable reciprocity fee amounts.

In Lebanon you may pay your Visa Fee in person at any IBL Bank. You must first register on the applicant site and choose the Schedule Your Appointment option to access the payment option details. See below for the steps. If you are paying for a group of applicants visit the group appointment page. You will be required to complete an IBL Bank Anti Money Laundering form as part of the bulk payment process. This will be available at the branch if applicable.

Log-in to our online applicant system and create a profile. This will ensure the proper amount is paid and activated in timely manner. Values are shown in U.S. Dollars (USD); and the Fee payable is in U.S. Dollars (USD). This page  has more information about the different visa application fees.

Click on Schedule My Appointment option on the left-hand side of your screen. Complete steps for Visa Type, Post, Visa Category and Visa Class.

Once you are on the Payment screen, click on Payment Options. Review the Cash at Bank section for further details.

Applicants who do not pay the correct fee for their visa type may be restricted from scheduling an interview.

Visit an IBL Bank location to pay your visa fee in cash (USD). When you pay the visa fee, you acknowledge that this is a non-refundable visa application processing fee required as a prerequisite to the processing of an application. It does not indicate the existence of a contract with the applicant, nor does it guarantee a successful application. There is no refund possible regardless of the outcome of this application.

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Save the bank receipt for your records. It cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will need the CGI reference number on the bank receipt to schedule your visa appointment. Once you pay your visa fee, you can schedule your interview based on the table outlined below. Log-in to your profile and complete the Schedule Your Appointment steps with your receipt number.

Cash at Bank

You can pay your nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application fee in cash at any IBL Bank branch.

• Be sure that you pay the exact amount indicated on the deposit slip. Cheques and EFT payments will not be accepted. After receiving your payment, the cashier will give you a receipt. Save the visa fee receipt after paying the visa fee. The receipt cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will need the CGI reference number on the receipt to schedule your visa appointment.

Whether you schedule your appointment online or contact our call center , you will need you will need the CGI reference number printed on your bank receipt.

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