Visas Archives

Revised Visa Reciprocity Fee Schedule for Lebanon

Effective December 30, 2022, the reciprocity fee schedule for Lebanon is revised for the following nonimmigrant visa (NIV) categories listed below. The reciprocity fee is charged in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee ( MRV fee ) and can be paid at the time of your appointment if the application is approved. The old fees are ...

By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 23 January, 2023 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Visas

U.S. Embassy Beirut Expands Interview Waiver Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Visas

The U.S. Embassy in Beirut is pleased to announce the expansion of interview waiver eligibility for Lebanese citizens who are renewing B1/B2 tourist and business visas. Lebanese citizens of ages 50 and older and whose B1/B2 visas have expired within the last 24 months may qualify for Interview Waiver which allows for visa renewal without ...

By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 7 November, 2022 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Visas | Tags: Visas

Proclamation on Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to The United States

The United States was built on a foundation of religious freedom and tolerance, a principle enshrined in the United States Constitution. Nevertheless, the previous administration enacted a number of Executive Orders and Presidential Proclamations that prevented certain individuals from entering the United States — first from primarily Muslim countries, and later, from largely African countries. ...

By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: Travel to the U.S., Visas

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 Beirut engaged with Lebanese authorities regarding fee reciprocity for nearly two years, asking the Government of Lebanon to adjust the visa and residency fees it charges American citizens to be ...

By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Visas | Tags: Visas

Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak

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 certain public health measures necessary to flatten the curve of COVID-19 and reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The overall unemployment rate in the United States ...

By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 22 June, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News | Tags: Visas

Fake News About Visa Rule Changes

Reports of new countries being added to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) are false. No new countries have been added, and Lebanon is not currently part of the Visa Waiver Program. The U.S. embassy warns against opening any emails, opening links or emails, or responding to any email or announcement purporting to have information ...

By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 17 February, 2017 | Topics: Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Press Releases, Visas | Tags: US-Lebanese Relations, Visas

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