News & Announcements

The Embassy of Lebanon in Berlin, in cooperation with the General Directorate of General Security, announces the launch of the Lebanese biometric passport application service at the Embassy, starting Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

The Embassy therefore draws the attention of the members of our community to the mandatory booking of an appointment through the Embassy website: book your appointment

Please also make sure you have all the required documents before coming to the Embassy, to save your time and ensure your application runs smoothly.

Update of 9 November 2026: the biometric service starts on 11 November 2026. Appointments are booked online — see Appointments and Passports. The text below reflects the situation in July 2026.

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.

Applications for the Lebanese biometric passport continue to be submitted at the Embassy in Berlin as usual; the passport itself is issued in Beirut, Lebanon. Submitting biometric data (fingerprints) at the Embassy is not yet available and will be available soon. If you have any questions, please contact the Embassy directly.

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

Dear students in Germany,

Over the past six months, the Lebanese Embassy in Berlin has noticed a significant increase in errors in the documents you submit to us for authentication, which causes considerable delays in completing them and in their arrival to you and your families in Lebanon. This affects both you and us negatively, as these errors consume a great deal of our time and effort due to repeated reviews.

Please find below a reminder of how to correctly submit your documents for authentication and benefit from the fee exemption granted by the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on your transactions:

1. The original document, or a certified true copy of it (issued by the primary source), must first be authenticated by one of the German authorities recognized by the Embassy. These authorities are clearly listed on the personal-status authentication request form available on our official website and on our official Instagram page.

2. Once authenticated by the official German authorities, the authenticated original document, together with a copy of it, must be sent by post to the Embassy's address, along with:

   • A copy of your valid Lebanese passport
   • A copy of your university card proving enrollment for the current academic year 2026-2027
   • A copy of your German residence permit or visa (if the visa is still valid)

3. The transaction must be sent by registered mail (Einschreiben, €4.45), available at all post offices across Germany, in an envelope bearing postage stamps and addressed in full to the Embassy (Berlinerstr. 127, 13187 Berlin Pankow). An empty return envelope must be placed inside the outer envelope, also bearing the same postage stamps and marked with your full name, your complete address in Germany, and your phone number (this can be written on the request form or on a separate note inside, as it is essential for the transaction), so that we can return your completed transaction to you immediately.

4. Sending the transaction to us and receiving it back is your responsibility. You may track the status of your transaction using the tracking number provided to you by the post office.

We kindly ask you to comply with the conditions above in order to facilitate the processing of your transactions and save time.

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.

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.