Ministry of Interior and Municipalities
Lebanon's ministry for civil affairs and municipal matters — distinct from General Security, which handles foreigners' visas and residence specifically.
About the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities
The Ministry of Interior and Municipalities oversees civil affairs, personal status records and municipal administration across Lebanon. For a foreign resident, it's the relevant authority for matters connected to local municipal administration, separate from immigration-specific processes handled by General Security.
Key Features
- Civil Affairs Records: Handles personal status and civil registry matters within its administrative scope.
- Municipal Oversight: Coordinates and oversees municipal administration across Lebanon's regions.
- Public Order Functions: Broader responsibilities connected to internal administration and public order.
- Official Government Channel: A primary ministry-level source for matters within its remit, distinct from the more foreigner-specific General Security.
How to Get Started
- Visit moim.gov.lb to identify whether your matter falls within this ministry's scope.
- For visa or residence card matters specifically, note that General Security (a separate authority) is the correct channel, not this ministry.
- Use this ministry's resources for civil affairs or municipal-level matters instead.
- Contact the specific department relevant to your need where the general site directs you.
Important Notice: This ministry is not the right authority for visas or residence cards for foreigners — that's General Security's role specifically. Confirm you're contacting the correct body before starting a process, since going to the wrong ministry is a common and avoidable delay.