General Principles

• The biometric travel document is issued to individuals in the “Under Study” category and “Unregistered” category. It is valid for return to Lebanon and issued for multiple trips.
• Validity for the “Under Study” category: 1 or 3 years from the issuance date.
• Validity for the “Unregistered” category: 1 year, exceptionally extendable up to 3 years with approval from the Director General of General Security.

Documents & Procedures Required to Obtain or Replace a Biometric Travel Document:

1. For the “Under Study” Category:

1. Completed Travel Document Request Form (available at the local mayor), certified by the mayor of the place of residence.
2. Valid residency for “Under Study” status + a copy.
3. Recent passport photo (4.5 × 3.5 cm), full face, white background, ICAO-compliant, not reused, stamped and signed by the mayor with the applicant’s name, file number, and registration number.
4. Previous travel document, if available.
5. Official fee: 1.200.000 LBP (1 year) or 3.600.000 LBP (3 years).
6. Certified copy of the birth certificate.

2. For the “Unregistered” Category:

The applicant or legal guardian (for minors) must request approval and attach available supporting documents:

1. Documents proving place of birth.
2. Documents proving place of residence.
3. Documents proving the parents’ nationality.
4. Any relevant court rulings on parentage or nationality.
5. Any additional documents clarifying the applicant's legal status.
6. Previous travel document, if available.

Upon approval, the applicant submits a properly filled and certified request form, attaching the full approved file and:

• ICAO-compliant photo (as specified above).
• Official fee: 1.200.000 LBP (1 year) or 3.600.000 LBP (3 years).

Notes:

• For minors in the “Under Study” category, a biometric travel document is only issued with parental or legal guardian consent. The same rules as for Lebanese biometric passports apply.

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Stating Profession on the Biometric Travel Document:

• The applicant may request that their profession be added by submitting proof.
• For merchants: Valid membership card from the Chamber of Commerce/Industry, commercial registration certificate, or a validated broadcast license (dated within the last year).
• A certified university degree from the Ministry of Education is sufficient for regulated professions (doctor, engineer, etc.), or a union membership card for professions requiring affiliation.

Certifying Photocopies of Passport Pages:

• Applicants may request certification of biometric travel document pages at regional centers or the Special Categories Department.
• Must include the travel document, A4-size copies, and a 20.000 LBP stamp per page. Certification is done by the head of the Special Categories Department.

Other Provisions:

The same rules as Lebanese biometric passports apply regarding:

• Presence or absence of the applicant. [Click here]
• Exceptional replacements. [Click here]
• Lost/found travel documents. [Click here]
• Changes to foreign-letter spellings. [Click here]

Filling Out the Application Form:

• The same principles for Lebanese biometric passport applications apply.

• The mayor of the place of residence:

  • Verifies documents and matches entries.
  • Certifies and signs the applicant’s photo (without attaching it), including full name, registration number, and statistics record (for “Under Study”).
  • Fills his designated section and provides info and signatures of two Lebanese witnesses (no ID copies required).
  • Stamps the application with the official seal.

Final Provisions:

• The same photo specifications apply as for Lebanese biometric passports. [Click here for details]
• All older travel document models remain valid until their expiry date.
• These instructions are effective as of 01/03/2017.