British Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon
British Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, located at Serail Hill, Embassy Complex, Beirut Central District. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of United Kingdom, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Embassy Address
Serail Hill, Embassy Complex, Beirut Central District
PO Box 11- 471
Beirut
Lebanon -
Telephone
+961 1 960 800
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Office Hours
Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PMThursday 8:00 AM–4:00 PMFriday 8:00 AM–2:00 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 8:00 AM–4:00 PMTuesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PMStatus: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Hijri New Year is on Wednesday (in 7 days) and might affect working hours
🕒 Current time in Beirut: 12:11 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Hijri New Year:
June 17
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Ashura:
June 26
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Feast of the Assumption:
August 15
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The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday:
August 26
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the British Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon:
- Legalization of documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Register marriages, births, and deaths
- Notarize certain documents
Visa Requirements
If you hold a Lebanese passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter the United Kingdom.
Head of Mission
Hamish Cowell, Ambassador
Online Resources
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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of United Kingdom in neighboring countries or regions of Lebanon.
- Manama, Bahrain (Embassy)
- Tehran, Iran (Embassy)
- Baghdad, Iraq (Embassy)
- Erbil, Iraq (Consulate General)
- Tel Aviv, Israel (Embassy)
- Jerusalem, Israel (Consulate General)
- Amman, Jordan (Embassy)
- Kuwait City, Kuwait (Embassy)
- Muscat, Oman (Embassy)
- Doha, Qatar (Embassy)
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Embassy)
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Consulate General)
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Embassy)
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Embassy)
Lebanon in United Kingdom
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Nearby Airports
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Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
(8.37 km away)
Beirut
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This page was last edited on 18 April 2026 at 05:51 AM (EST).