Diplomatic representation of Lebanon in Canada
Lebanese Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Lebanon in Ottawa represents Lebanon in Canada and provides passport, civil-registration, visa, power-of-attorney, legalisation and other consular services.
Contact details
Contact the Lebanese Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Lebanon is located on Lyon Street South in Ottawa.
Contact the appropriate section: The Embassy publishes separate contact channels for passports and visas, civil registration, powers of attorney, legalisation and official translations.
Embassy location
Where is the Lebanese Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Lebanon is located at 640 Lyon Street South in Ottawa.
The official address is 640 Lyon Street South, Ottawa, ON K1S 3Z5, Canada.
Applicants should check the procedure for their particular service before travelling to the Embassy. Several civil-registration and document procedures can be completed by mail, while other services involve personal attendance.
About the mission
About the Lebanese Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Lebanon in Ottawa is Lebanon’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The Embassy represents Lebanon in its official relations with Canada and supports political, economic, commercial, cultural and other cooperation between the two countries.
Its Consular Section provides services for Lebanese citizens in Canada and for other eligible applicants requiring Lebanese documents, visas or consular assistance.
Lebanon also maintains a Consulate General in Montreal and honorary consular representation in parts of Canada. The Consulate General in Montreal has jurisdiction over the Province of Quebec.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Embassy provides a broad range of consular services for Lebanese citizens and other eligible applicants.
Lebanese passports
The Embassy processes eligible applications for Lebanese passports. Passport procedures include identity verification and, where required, signature, fingerprint and other application requirements.
Palestinian travel documents
The Embassy publishes procedures for eligible Palestinian travel documents issued by the Lebanese authorities.
Birth registration
Lebanese citizens can register eligible births that occurred in Canada. The Embassy requires the relevant Lebanese civil records and the Canadian birth certificate together with the supporting documents specified for the application.
Marriage, divorce and death registration
The Embassy processes eligible registration of marriages, divorces and deaths for Lebanese citizens in accordance with Lebanon’s civil-registration requirements.
Citizenship matters
The Embassy publishes procedures for certain Lebanese citizenship matters, including eligible applications for citizenship through marriage and renunciation of Lebanese citizenship.
Powers of attorney
Eligible general and special powers of attorney can be prepared or legalised through the Embassy. Procedures differ depending on whether the document is signed at the Embassy or submitted after being prepared before a Canadian notary.
Document legalisation
The Embassy handles eligible legalisation procedures for documents intended for use in Lebanon. Applicants should check the current Canadian Apostille or authentication requirements before submitting documents.
Official translations
The Embassy provides official translation services for certain Lebanese documents, including civil-status records, identity documents, police certificates and other eligible records.
Civil registration: The Embassy states that vital-event registration is available to Lebanese citizens. Applications for certain civil-registration procedures, including divorce registration, must be sent to the Embassy by mail rather than submitted electronically.
Lebanese travel documents
Passport Applications
The Embassy processes applications for new and renewed Lebanese passports for eligible Lebanese citizens in Canada.
The Embassy uses official serially encoded passport application forms issued by Lebanon’s Directorate General of General Security.
Passport procedures can involve the applicant’s signature and fingerprint as part of the application process. Applicants living outside Ottawa should follow the Embassy’s specific instructions for obtaining the required form and completing the application procedure.
New passport applications are transmitted to Lebanon for processing and the completed passports are returned to the Embassy. The Embassy therefore advises applicants to allow substantial processing time rather than waiting until shortly before planned travel.
Apply well before travel: The Embassy states that regular new-passport processing can take at least three months from submission. An optional expedited delivery arrangement may reduce the time, but applicants should always check the current procedure before applying.
Travel to Lebanon
Lebanese Visas
The Embassy processes eligible visa applications for travellers who require a visa before entering Lebanon.
The Embassy publishes a visa application procedure for applications submitted in Canada. Required documents depend on the applicant and purpose of travel and can include the original passport, photograph, supporting employment or study information and additional documents for minors.
Visa applications can be submitted according to the current Embassy procedure, including by mail where the published requirements are met.
Entry rules differ according to nationality and can change. Travellers should therefore verify whether they require a visa before submitting an application or travelling to Lebanon.
Check current entry requirements: Visa eligibility, permitted stays and documentary requirements can change. Confirm the current rules with the Embassy before travelling.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the Embassy’s instructions for your exact service before travelling to Ottawa or sending original documents.
Check the submission method
Several Embassy services can be handled by mail, while passport, power-of-attorney and other procedures may involve personal attendance or additional identity requirements.
Prepare civil records
Passport and civil-registration procedures frequently require recent Lebanese civil extracts together with Canadian certificates and other supporting documents.
Check document authentication
Canadian documents intended for use in Lebanon may need an Apostille or another applicable authentication step before they can be accepted for a Lebanese consular procedure.
Check current fees: The Embassy publishes a detailed consular fee schedule, but fees vary considerably by service and can change. Confirm the current amount and payment method before submitting an application.
Frequently asked questions
Lebanese Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Lebanese Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Lebanon is located at 640 Lyon Street South, Ottawa, ON K1S 3Z5, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Lebanese Embassy?
The Embassy can be contacted at +1 613 236 5825 or +1 613 236 5855.
What are the Embassy’s business hours?
The Embassy currently publishes business hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Lebanese passport in Ottawa?
Yes. Eligible Lebanese citizens can apply for passport services through the Embassy. The application procedure includes specific identity and document requirements, and applicants should allow sufficient processing time.
Can I register a birth or marriage in Canada with the Embassy?
Yes. The Embassy processes eligible birth, marriage, divorce and death registrations for Lebanese citizens. Each procedure has its own documentary requirements.
Can the Embassy prepare or legalise a power of attorney?
Yes. The Embassy handles eligible general and special powers of attorney. A document can be signed in person at the Embassy or, where permitted, prepared before a Canadian notary and submitted under the applicable legalisation procedure.
Can I submit consular applications by mail?
Many procedures allow or require submission by mail, while others involve personal attendance. Check the instructions for the exact service before sending original documents.
Does Lebanon have a Consulate General in Canada?
Yes. Lebanon maintains a Consulate General in Montreal with jurisdiction over the Province of Quebec. Honorary consular representation also exists in parts of Canada.
Official information
Sources
Official Lebanese and Canadian sources used to verify the Embassy, contact details and consular services on this page.