On February 23, the Department of State ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and the family members of government personnel from Beirut due to safety risks. The Embassy remains operational with core staff in place and is prioritizing emergency services for U.S. citizens. Routine visa processing is not currently available. If you had a visa interview scheduled in Beirut, you will receive email notification of the rescheduling of your appointment to a later date. For updates on U.S. visa processing in Lebanon, please visit https://lb.usembassy.gov/visas/.
