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Visa Information for Temporary Visitors

Nonimmigrant visas are for international travelers (citizens of
other countries) coming to the U.S. temporarily. This visa allows
you to travel to a U.S. port of entry (airport, for example) and
request permission of the Department of Homeland Security
immigration inspector to enter the United States. A visa does not
guarantee entry into the U.S.
Learn more.

The Consular Section provides full Nonimmigrant Visa Services for
Lebanese Citizens. Third-country nationals may apply for U.S. visas
in Beirut if they have well established, long-term residency in
Lebanon.

Hours of Operation

The visa section of the Embassy conducts nonimmigrant interviews,
by appointment, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
No visa interviews are conducted on the last Friday of each month.

Applicants issued visas can collect their passports and ask for
information at the upper entrance of the Embassy, Monday through
Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Passports will be returned
to visa applicants themselves or their immediate relatives only. The
immediate relative will be required to present a document proving
his relationship to the applicant in order to pick up a passport on
the applicant’s behalf.

How to Apply

After completing the application, applicants for nonimmigrant
visas should visit any branch of Credit
Libanais Bank, where they can pay the nonrefundable U.S. $131
application fee and receive an appointment for an interview at the
Embassy.  Applicants will need to complete the DS-160 before
visiting the bank.

Application Forms and Instructions

Our application forms are going 100% electronic. On March 1,
2010, the new DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application
replaced current nonimmigrant application forms DS-156, 157, 158,
and other related forms, such as the DS-156E and 156K. This new
online form offers greater convenience for our applicants, allows us
to handle applications more efficiently, and is more environmentally
friendly. Complete and submit the DS-160 application
here.

Applicants will need to bring with them to the interview their
DS-160 confirmation page, a photo, the bank receipt, passport, and any other
necessary documents.

**Until March 1, 2010, applicants can fill out the online DS-156
electronic visa application form (EVAF) The DS-156 must be filled
out completely online. After pressing "Continue", the applicant
needs to print out and sign the PDF form.  DS-156
Form

Additional Forms Required for Some Applicants (before March 1,
2010)

All male applicants between the ages of 16 and 45 must complete
the DS-157 form in addition to the DS-156.  DS-157 Form

All students and exchange visitors (F-1, M-1, and J-1 visa
applicants) must also complete the DS-158 Form. DS-158 Form

How to Reapply if Denied

Applicants who are denied visas to the U.S. may reapply by making
an appointment at any branch of the Credit
Libanais bank and have their case heard by another consular
officer. However, the applicant should be able to demonstrate
changes or further proof in their personal situation that caused
them to be denied in their earlier interview.

Who May Accompany Applicant to the Interview

Applicants should, in almost all cases, come alone to their
interviews. Parents may accompany their children under 18.
Applicants with serious medical problems may also choose to bring an
escort with them, or can e-mail the visa section at [email-masked], or send a
fax to 961-4-544037.

Replies will be sent within 3 working days.

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