Lebenese citizens are required to renew their passports before expiration to ensure uninterrupted travel. The procedure costs and processing time vary based on the passport validity period and the application method chosen.
Following the fee adjustments in the 2026 budget, it is crucial to know the required amount before visiting General Security centers to submit an application.
The General Directorate of General Security offers Lebanese passports valid for either five or ten years, with an expedited service available at an additional cost. Here are the details of the cost of renewing a Lebanese passport in 2026 and the processing time for each type of application.
What is the cost of renewing a Lebanese passport in 2026?
The General Directorate of General Security has set the fees for standard Lebanese passports based on the desired validity. The cost for issuing or renewing a standard passport valid for five years is 6 million Lebanese pounds, while a passport valid for ten years costs 10 million Lebanese pounds.
Thus, the renewal fees for a standard Lebanese passport are:
5-year passport: 6,000,000 Lebanese pounds.
10-year passport: 10,000,000 Lebanese pounds.
These fees are for passports with regular numbers, while costs differ for those with special numbers.
What is the cost of an expedited passport?
An expedited application for a Lebanese passport incurs additional service fees on top of the base fee for the passport.
The basic fees for an expedited request are 6 million Lebanese pounds for a five-year passport and 10 million Lebanese pounds for a ten-year passport, plus the urgent service fee.
The completion time varies based on the application location:
48 hours when submitted at the Public Relations Department.
7 working days if the expedited request is submitted at a regional center.
For a standard application at a regional center, the General Directorate of General Security sets the processing time at 30 working days.
What documents are necessary for renewing a Lebanese passport?
Document requirements vary depending on the applicant’s status and passport type. However, General Security outlines specific documents and procedures for biometric passport applications.
Necessary documents for renewing a biometric passport, according to General Security’s guidelines, include the current biometric passport and a Lebanese identity card with a clear photo of the holder, along with a photocopy.
Additionally, a recent colored photo meeting specific standards is required. A passport application must also be filled out by the relevant registry official in certain situations determined by the directorate.
The directorate has also set standards for accepting identity cards or registry extracts when submitting a passport application, underscoring the importance of verifying the validity of official documents before submission.
What about the old Lebanese passports?
It's important to note that the Lebanese General Security announced that within Lebanon, usage of non-biometric Lebanese passports from the 2003 model will cease starting October 1, 2026. Travel abroad using these passports will also be prohibited after this date.
The directorate urges holders of these passports to replace them with new Lebanese biometric passports before the specified date to avoid any delays or travel issues.
Is a 10-year passport available?
Yes, the Lebanese General Security allows the issuance or renewal of a biometric passport for ten years, with fees for a regular number passport at 10 million Lebanese pounds according to 2026 rates.
This option suits frequent travelers or those wishing to avoid frequent renewals, while the five-year option remains available for those preferring shorter validity.
See also:
Cost of Renewing a Lebanese Passport
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