Support for Americans in Lebanon

The safety and security of U.S. citizens is the United States’ top priority.  The U.S. government is working around the clock to help U.S. citizens in Lebanon and provide as many options as possible for them to stay safe:

• The commercial airport in Beirut remains open with many commercial flights departing daily, and we continue to secure seats for U.S. citizens and their immediate family members to depart Lebanon.
• To facilitate family reunification, we have resumed full immigrant visa processing at Embassy Beirut for Lebanese family members of U.S. citizens.
• Embassy Beirut also continues to offer emergency loans to help U.S. citizens during this difficult time, and to issue emergency U.S. passports.

Since late September, the United States has secured more than 8,600 airplane seats for U.S. citizens, their immediate family members, and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to depart Lebanon both by reserving seats daily on commercial flights as well as providing seats on U.S.-organized flights from Beirut.  Many seats remain available on these flights.  The United States will continue to organize augmentation flights as long as there is demand.

The Department continues to communicate with U.S. citizens in Lebanon through virtual town halls, email, WhatsApp messaging, and phone calls regarding the support the United States is providing.

U.S. citizens who want to receive more information about assistance should visit the Embassy website at lb.usembassy.gov and fill out our crisis intake form.

U.S. citizens can also contact us at +1 202-501-4444 or 888-407-4747.  We also encourage all Americans in Lebanon to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive updates from the U.S. Embassy in Beirut.

Since July 31, 2024, the Department of State has had a Level 4 advisory – Do Not Travel to Lebanon due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, unexploded landmines, and the risk of armed conflict.  The advisory encourages U.S. citizens not to travel to Lebanon and those who are in Lebanon to depart.