News & Announcements

The Embassy of the Lebanese Republic in Berlin wishes to inform members of the Lebanese community traveling to Lebanon that the Lebanese General Security has announced that, as part of the phasing out of non-biometric passports (2003 model – numbers starting with RL), in accordance with the international standards and specifications adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO):

Non-biometric passports belonging to Lebanese nationals will be confiscated and cancelled upon their entry into Lebanese territory. The passports will be returned immediately to their owners, who will be notified of the requirement to apply for biometric passports (numbers starting with LR) at the General Security departments and centers in Lebanon.

Dear members of the Lebanese community,

The Embassy of Lebanon in Berlin invites you to follow its announcements on the Embassy's official website and official Instagram platform to stay updated on the launch dates for the biometric fingerprint service and the required procedures.

Please note that appointments have not yet been finalized in our system, and the launch date for the biometric service has not yet been determined.

We will keep you informed with full details as they become available.

The Embassy of Lebanon in Berlin extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to Mr. Abdel Wadoud Al-Yamani, owner of AJA Web Studio, for his generous initiative to develop and update the Embassy's website.

This update represents a significant step toward enhancing the quality of online services and facilitating access to information and consular services.

This achievement reflects the Embassy's ongoing commitment to improving communication with citizens and residents and providing a more efficient and user-friendly experience.

• Website: ajawebstudio.de
• Email: ajawebstudio@outlook.de

The Embassy of Lebanon in Berlin is pleased to invite motivated and talented university students to apply for an internship opportunity within the Embassy.

This internship is designed for students who wish to gain practical experience in a diplomatic and multicultural environment while contributing to the work of the Embassy.

Internship Details

• Duration: To be agreed upon with the selected candidate(s)
• Working Hours: 2 to 3 hours per day
• Location: Embassy of Lebanon in Berlin
• Compensation: This is an unpaid internship
• Eligibility: University students and recent graduates with an interest in diplomacy, international relations, administration, communications, or related fields

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience in a diplomatic mission
• Exposure to the work of an embassy and international affairs
• Development of professional and administrative skills
• Networking opportunities in a multicultural environment
• An official Certificate of Internship signed by His/Her Excellency the Ambassador upon successful completion of the internship

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a brief motivation letter to the Embassy.

We look forward to welcoming enthusiastic and dedicated students to our team.

Embassy of Lebanon in Berlin

Student Affairs

Consul Eliane Jabbour

In light of the difficult current situation in Lebanon, and further to the Lebanese Red Cross appeal to mobilize financial resources to address the present crisis, members of the Lebanese community in Germany may provide support by donating to the following official Lebanese Red Cross bank account:

• Bank: BANQUE LIBANO-FRANCAISE S.A.L
• Branch: Gefinor
• Address: Clemenceau Street, Gefinor Center, GF
• Tel: +961 1 791332
• Beneficiary's Name: LEBANESE RED CROSS
• Account Number: 017862766026840
• Account Name: LRC Own Funds
• IBAN: LB25001000000017862766026840
• Currency: USD
• SWIFT Code: BLFSLBBX

On 26 February 2026, the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants announced that embassies and missions abroad would apply Minister Youssef Rajji's circular from 1 March 2026.

The measures include a 50% reduction in biometric passport fees, the cancellation of all fees for civil-status transactions including death documents and transfer-of-remains procedures to Lebanon, the registration or issuance of marriage, divorce, and birth records, and the cancellation of authentication fees for school certificates and school attestations.