About British Embassy Beirut, main contact
British Embassy
Serail Hill, embassy complex
Beirut Central District
PO Box : 11- 471 Beirut
Lebanon
Telephone +961 (0)1 960800
Fax +961 (0)1 960855
Our staff are mainly working remotely. We are available 24/7 when calling 00961 1 960800. If in need of urgent assistance, please stay on the line and select the option for ‘calling about an emergency involving a British National’ to speak to an officer.
Office hours:
Monday to Thursday, 6am to 2pm; Friday 6am to 12pm (GMT)
Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4pm, Friday 8am to 2pm (Local Time)
For emergency you can call the embassy switchboard on 00961-(0)1-960800
You can submit a written enquiry using our online contact form: www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-beirut
Our staff are working remotely as our building is closed. When calling, you may therefore hear a message stating that our offices are closed. However, we are available 24/7. If in need of urgent assistance, please stay on the line and select the option for ‘calling about an emergency involving a British National’ to speak to an officer.
Public holidays
The Embassy observes the following Lebanese and British holidays in 2021.
| Friday 1 January | New Year |
| Friday 2 April | Good Friday (Western Church) |
| Monday 5 April | Easter Monday (Western Church) |
| Friday 30 April | Good Friday (Eastern Church) |
| Monday 03 May | In lieu of Easter Monday (Eastern Church) |
| Thursday 13 May* | Eid El Fitr * |
| Friday 14 May* | Eid El Fitr * |
| Tuesday 20 July | Eid Al Adha * |
| Wednesday 21July | Eid Al Adha * |
| Tuesday 19 October | The Prophet’s Birthday |
| Monday 22 November | Independence Day |
| Friday 24 December | Christmas eve |
| Monday 27 December | In Lieu Christmas Day |
| Tuesday 28 December | Christmas Privilage Day |
- Lunar calendar subject to change upon Lebanese Government decision.
Contact us
Our staff are working remotely as our building is closed. When calling, you may therefore hear a message stating that our offices are closed. However, we are available 24/7. If in need of urgent assistance, please stay on the line and select the option for ‘calling about an emergency involving a British National’ to speak to an officer.”
Consular Section
For Consular Services – Legalisation and Notarial services, please book your appointment.
Disabled access
The British Embassy in Beirut is keen to ensure that its buildings and services are fully accessible to disabled members of the public. Wherever possible, we have made our buildings and services accessible. Sometimes however, this is not possible due to security or other restrictions. In these situations, we will endeavour to provide a service or access to a building in an alternative way to ensure equality of access for disabled people.
Privacy notice
If you visit the British embassy in Beirut see our privacy notice for visitors which explains how we will process your data for security and public health management reasons.
Embassy switchboard number +961 1 960 800