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1.When should I apply for a
NEW Travel Document (Lebanese Passport, Palestinian Travel Document)? You
should fill out a New Passport Application Form: |
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If you hold an expired
Lebanese passport with a BLUE cover (the old version), you must first present
it for cancellation and then apply for a new BURGUNDY passport.
If
you already have a BURGUNDY passport or a Palestinian Travel Document, and you
have less than 10 pages, we recommend that you request new documents.
f the photo displayed on the document is more than 10 years old, you
must apply for a new passport or Palestinian Travel Document. You may choose to
fill out a Passport Renewal Application Form* if your passport or travel
document contains more than 10 pages and/or your photo is less than 10 years
old. |
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2.What should I do if I lose
my Lebanese Passport? |
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First, inform your local
police station and file a report; a copy of this report should be kept for
submission with your application to the Embassy or consulate. Then place an
advertisement in your local newspaper for 3 days; a copy of this must also be
kept for submission with your application. Fill out a New Passport Application
Form and follow the instructions. |
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3.How long does it take to
process official documents? |
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If all the required
documents are attached to the completed application, your application will be
processed at the consulate in a maximum of 2 working days. This does not
include the time it takes to be mailed to and from the Embassy. |
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4.Why is my application
taking so long? |
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Consular officers will
keep a file on hold in order to request more documents for further verification
if the required documents you provided contain discrepancies that need to be
corrected. For example, if the date of birth on your passport differs from the
one on your birth certificate. Your file may also be delayed if you have not
paid the exact fee required. Important Note: It is important that you send in
your correct contact information when you first apply. This is to allow the
consulate officer to contact you for updates and follow-ups during the
process. |
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5.Why was my visa
application declined? |
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A visa application is
declined if the passport bears an Israeli visa, or the passport will expire in
less than six months.
All declined visa applications will be
reviewed by the Immigration Authorities in Lebanon. This process takes
approximately 6 weeks. Important Note: It is important that you send in your
correct contact numbers when you first apply. This is to allow the consulate
officer to contact you for updates and followups during the process. |
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6.If I am the spouse of a
Lebanese national, does he/she have to register our marriage at the consulate
BEFORE I can apply for a visa to Lebanon? |
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Yes |
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