2006 press releases

U.S. Consulate Offers Emergency Consular Services Only

July 31, 2006

Media Notice
For Immediate Release

Due to the current situation in Lebanon, the U.S. Embassy will provide only emergency consular services. Visa processing will not take place until further notice.

The Consulate will continue to perform routine American Citizen Services, such as Notarials, during normal hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Passport renewals may continue to be delayed due to reduced incoming mail services. Federal Benefit Services are performed Monday and Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Consular Reports of Birth Abroad will continue to be processed on Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., based on prior appointment.

Updated information will be posted on the U.S. Embassy Beirut internet website http://lebanon.usembassy.gov/.