What To Know
- The UAE is set to open a new electronic visa issuance centre in Beirut, extending its digital visa services and allowing applicants to complete UAE visa procedures locally with faster processing and on-site biometric facilities.
- The centre will be operated by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security and is expected to begin operations soon in the Lebanese capital.
- Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Director General of the Authority, said the Beirut centre is part of an ongoing plan to upgrade and expand the UAE’s overseas electronic visa centres, which currently number 18 worldwide.
The UAE is set to open a new electronic visa issuance centre in Beirut, extending its digital visa services and allowing applicants to complete UAE visa procedures locally with faster processing and on-site biometric facilities.
The centre will be operated by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security and is expected to begin operations soon in the Lebanese capital.
Streamlined Visa Services for Applicants
The Beirut facility will enable applicants to process tourism, work, study and medical visas through a single location. The centre will also offer document verification services, including passports, medical reports and police clearance certificates.
By providing end-to-end visa services within the applicant’s home country, the centre is designed to reduce processing time and simplify the overall application experience.
On-Site Biometric Processing
Applicants will be able to complete all required biometric procedures on site, including fingerprinting, iris scans and facial imaging. Personal interviews will also be conducted for work visa applicants where required.
According to the authority, this approach ensures consistency, accuracy and compliance with UAE visa requirements while improving service efficiency.
Integrated Digital Systems
Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Director General of the Authority, said the Beirut centre is part of an ongoing plan to upgrade and expand the UAE’s overseas electronic visa centres, which currently number 18 worldwide.
He noted that the centre’s systems have been fully integrated with the UAE’s electronic visa platform, enabling faster processing, standardised procedures and improved data accuracy.
The launch of the Beirut digital visa centre reflects the UAE’s continued efforts to enhance visa services through smart, customer-focused solutions.
