Spouse acquisition of Lebanese citizenship through marriage
One year from the date the marriage is executed at the vital statistics department in Lebanon (not from the date of registration at the Consulate General), the spouse of a Lebanese national can apply to obtain Lebanese citizenship. Contact: (202) 939-6314 / registration@lebanonembassyus.org.
- Complete the application form and legalize your signature before a notary public if unable to sign in person.
- A recent family civil registry (بيان قيد عائلي حديث) showing the marriage has been registered in the Lebanese civil census for more than one year.
- A true copy of the marriage certificate.
- A true copy of the spouse’s valid passport (a Syrian or Palestinian civil registry record is accepted in lieu of the passport, if applicable).
- A copy of a valid residency permit or entry visa.
- Wife’s birth certificate (translated if not in English or French).
- Two envelopes, stamped and self-addressed (USPS only).
Fee
- $50 — money order payable to the Consulate General of Lebanon, Los Angeles
Mail your application to
Consulate General of Lebanon, Los Angeles
Attention: Legalization Department
811 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1800
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Reacquisition of Lebanese citizenship (Lebanese descent)
Applications are open for the reacquisition of Lebanese citizenship for individuals of Lebanese descent. Start applying online here. Before mailing any document to the Consulate General, please contact +1 (213) 243-0999 or Info@lebanonconsulatela.org.