COVID-19 Information
Country-Specific Information: The Ministry of Health announced 6,517 coronavirus cases and 76 deaths as of August 9. The Lebanese government has extended the general mobilization until August…
U.S. Government Pledges Over $17 Million in Disaster Aid
BEIRUT—In response to the horrific tragedy of August 4, the United States has now pledged over $17 million in initial disaster aid for Lebanon, which…
Explosion in Beirut – Secretary Pompeo’s Statement
PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 4, 2020 I’d like to extend my deepest condolences to all those affected by the massive…
Explosion in Beirut – Ambassador Shea’s Message
U.S. Ambassador Dorothy Shea: Having witnessed the horrific explosions at the Port this evening, our heartfelt sympathies go out to the victims and their families.…
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon
Location: Beirut Event: We are closely following reports of an explosion at or near the Port of Beirut on August 4. We encourage citizens in the…
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon
Location: Lebanon Event: The Government of Lebanon confirmed 4020 cases of COVID-19 and 54 related deaths in the country as of July 28, 2020. The Lebanese government has extended…
Demonstration Alert — U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon
Location: Beirut – Awkar Square Area near the U.S. Embassy Event: A demonstration is scheduled to take place in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy…
Updated Visa Fees
The U.S. Government continuously re-evaluates reciprocity schedules worldwide to ensure that U.S. visa issuance fees are commensurate with fees imposed by other governments on U.S. citizens. U.S. Embassy…
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon, July 21, 2020
Location: Lebanon Event: Lebanon is experiencing a severe economic crisis that is creating hardships for its residents and visitors. These include a nationwide shortage of…
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon, July 16, 2020 Location: Lebanon Event: The Government of Lebanon confirmed 2542 cases ofCOVID-19 and 38 related deaths in…
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon
Location: Lebanon Event: The Government of Lebanon confirmed 2082 cases of COVID-19 and 36 related deaths in the country as of July 10, 2020. The Lebanese government has…
Demonstration Alert — U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon
Location: Beirut – Awkar Square Area near the U.S. Embassy Event: Members of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party, Lebanese Communist Party, and affiliated parties have…
United States Central Command Commander Visits Lebanon
General Kenneth McKenzie, Commander of the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), conducted a one-day visit to Lebanon on July 8, 2020. General McKenzie met with…
U.S. Ambassador Dorothy C. Shea’s Independence Day Message
This year, the U.S. Embassy is commemorating our Independence Day in unprecedented fashion. The world has been collectively battling the coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic, and…
Message for U.S. Citizens: July 4th Voting Message
Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! To vote in the November 2020 elections,…
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon
Location: Lebanon Event: The Government of Lebanon confirmed 1778 cases of COVID-19 and 34 related deaths in the country as of June 30, 2020. A curfew…
Ambassador Shea Remarks at Ministry of Foreign Affairs – June 29, 2020
As Delivered Foreign Minister Hitti and I just had a positive meeting in which we reinforced the importance of the bilateral relationship to each country.…
Secretary Pompeo on the Release of the 2019 Country Reports on Terrorism
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo At a Press Availability on the Release of the 2019 Country Reports on Terrorism Press Briefing Room Washington, D.C. June 24,…
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