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The Embassy of the United States, Beirut is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America located in the capital city of Beirut, Lebanon.A new embassy complex under construction is anticipated to grow to be the second-largest in the world and occupy a 44 acres (18 ha) site.
This is a list of diplomatic missions in Lebanon. At present, the capital city of Beirut hosts 72 embassies, 3 consulates, and 2 missions. Diplomatic missions in Lebanon
This is a list of ambassadors of the United States and other Heads of Mission to Lebanon. George Wadsworth (1942–1947) – Consul General, later promoted to Envoy. Also was head of mission to Syria but resident in Beirut. Lowell C. Pinkerton (1946–1951) – Envoy; Harold B. Minor (1951–1953) – Envoy, promoted to first ambassador.
Lebanon sits to the north of Israel, bordering Syria to the north and the east. The capital, Beirut, sits along the Mediterranean Sea, and was a target of Israeli bombings during the Lebanon War ...
The US has warned Americans not to travel to Lebanon after part of the Beirut embassy complex was set on fire.. Family members of US government personnel and non-essential embassy staff were ...
The United States accuses him of a role in the Beirut truck bombings at the American embassy in April 1983, which killed 63 people, and a U.S. Marine barracks six months later that killed 241 ...
Visa is granted on arrival for holders of passports issued by Syria for a maximum stay of 48 hours at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry, if they are visiting a foreign embassy and are holding proof of scheduled appointment, a family book if accompanied by family members, a telephone number, an address in the Republic of ...
If the embassy or consulate grants the visa, the individual is then allowed to travel to the United States. At the airport, border crossing or other point of entry, the individual speaks with an officer from U.S. Customs and Border Protection to request admission, and if approved, the individual may then enter the United States. [7]