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…
COVID-19 Information
Country-Specific Information: The Ministry of Health reported 1,907 Coronavirus cases and 36 deaths as of July 7. Entry and Exit Requirements: Rafic Hariri International Airport, closed…
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…
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…
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,…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Reopening of Rafic Hariri International Airport
Location: Beirut Event: Rafic Hariri International Airport is scheduled to reopen to commercial air traffic on July 1, 2020, with service starting at a level…
MOOC: Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit
The U.S. Embassy in Beirut is pleased to announce a new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program. The MOOC which the U.S. Embassy is currently…
Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Programs Fall 2020 Global Online Courses
Fall term begins September 29, 2020 English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) This course is delivered by Ohio University Course Overview English as a…
Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Co
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has significantly disrupted Americans’ livelihoods. Since March 2020, United States businesses and their workers have faced extensive disruptions while undertaking…
Syria Caesar Act Designations
Press Statement by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo More than six years ago, the brave photographer known as Caesar shocked the world by smuggling…
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon, June 11, 2020
Location: Lebanon Event: The Government of Lebanon confirmed 1388 cases ofCOVID-19 and 30 related deaths in the country as of June 10, 2020. A curfew…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Upcoming Flight Opportunities to Depart Lebanon
Location: Lebanon Event: Middle East Airlines (MEA) has announced additional flights from Beirut to several destinations in Europe from June 11 to June 19. U.S. citizens…
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon, June 5, 2020 Location: Lebanon Event: The Government of Lebanon confirmed 1306 cases of COVID-19 and 28 related deaths in the…
Demonstration Alert — U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon
Demonstration Alert — U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon (June 5, 2020) Locations: Beirut and Tripoli, Lebanon Events: Protests in Beirut and Tripoli are planned for Saturday, June 6,…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Lufthansa Offers Beirut Flight with U.S. Connections
Event: The airport in Beirut is expected to remain closed for routine traffic until at least June 21, 2020, but Lufthansa Airline has scheduled a…
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