Get Your Lebanon Dual Citizenship — Learn How to Apply

Q: Does Lebanon allow dual citizenship?

Yes. Lebanon permits dual citizenship. You can retain your current nationality while acquiring or reclaiming Lebanese citizenship.

Q: Can I claim citizenship through my Lebanese father or grandfather?

Yes. Lebanese citizenship is passed through the male line. You may qualify if your father or grandfather was a Lebanese citizen.

Q: What if my mother is Lebanese but my father is not?

Citizenship through the mother is not automatic. However, exceptions may be made if the father is stateless or unknown.

Q: Do dual citizens have to pay taxes in both countries?

Lebanon typically taxes residents on income earned in Lebanon. If you live abroad, you’re usually not taxed on foreign income. Consult a tax advisor for specific guidance.

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Eligibility Overview

By Birth: Individuals born in Lebanon to a Lebanese father are Lebanese citizens. Children of Lebanese mothers do not automatically acquire citizenship unless the father is stateless or unknown.
By Descent: Lebanese citizenship is passed through the paternal line. If your father or grandfather was Lebanese, you may be eligible — even if born abroad.
By Marriage: A foreign woman married to a Lebanese man can apply for citizenship after one year of marriage. Lebanese women cannot confer citizenship to foreign spouses.
By Naturalization: Foreigners may apply after extended residency and integration, but approvals are rare and highly discretionary.
Dual Citizenship Allowed: Lebanon allows dual citizenship under standard law. You do not need to renounce your previous nationality when acquiring or reclaiming Lebanese citizenship.

Step-by-Step Process

Verify eligibility through your Lebanese father, grandfather, or marriage to a Lebanese man.
Submit your application through the Directorate General of Personal Status or a Lebanese consulate abroad.
Provide documentation proving descent, marriage, or long-term residency.
Complete background checks and civil registry updates.
Receive confirmation and register as a Lebanese citizen.

Benefits of Lebanese Citizenship

Live, work, and own property in Lebanon
Pass citizenship to future generations through the paternal line
Access to national ID and voting rights
No need to give up your other nationality

Frequently asked questions.

Does Lebanon allow dual citizenship?

Yes. Lebanon allows dual citizenship. You can keep your existing nationality while acquiring or reclaiming Lebanese citizenship.

Can I claim citizenship through my Lebanese father or grandfather?

Yes. Citizenship is passed through the male line. If your father or grandfather was Lebanese, you may be able to register as a Lebanese citizen.

What if my mother is Lebanese but my father is not?

Citizenship is not automatically granted through the mother. However, exceptions may apply in cases where the father is stateless or unknown.

Can I get Lebanese citizenship through marriage?

If you are a foreign woman married to a Lebanese man, you can apply after one year of marriage. The reverse (foreign men married to Lebanese women) is not currently eligible.

Do dual citizens have to pay taxes in both countries?

Lebanon generally taxes residents on local income. If you do not reside in Lebanon, you are not taxed on foreign income. Always check with a tax advisor for your specific case.