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U.S. Passport Services
1. Select Visa Type
2. Select Office/State
3a. Check Requirements
3b. Fill & Print Application
4. Fill Online Order Form
Passport
Please send TDS your current valid and signed passport. U.S passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay and must have at least one blank visa page. If your passport is not valid 6 months beyond your intended stay, you must renew your passport and then we will secure your visa with the new passport.
NOTE: Passport cannot contain an Israeli stamp
Photo
Please send 2 recent professional passport-type photographs.
Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
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Proof of US Status
Photocopy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport)
Minors
A Parental Consent Form from both parents allowing their dependents to travel to Lebanon is required.
Business Letter
A business letter of responsibility (sample) is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to:
Consulate of New York, Visa Section, New York, N.Y
The letter must explain all of the following:
Nature of business to be performed
Name and address of reference to be visited
This letter should request Multiple Entries visa if required
Guarantee of return transportation and sufficient funds for the visit
The letter should be signed by an officer of the company other than the applicant.
Additional Documents
Applicants of Lebanese origin must present copy of Lebanese ID card.
Covering letter specifying the length of stay and purpose of the trip.(Required for Tourist Travel)
Spouse of applicants of Lebanese origin must submit a copy of the marriage certificate and a copy of the spouse's Lebanese ID.
TDS Service Fee
| Type | Price | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | $55.00 | 1-2 Business Days |
Consular Fees
| Entry | Price | Period of stay | Validity | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $40.00 | Up to 30 Days | 1 Month | 1-2 Business Days |
| Multiple | $75.00 | 30 Days per Entry | 3-6 Months | 1-2 Business Days |
Application Form
TDS Order Form
You must complete the Online Order Form.
The order form gives TDS your name, address, shipping information and payment method. Multiple applicants can be entered using one order form. You only need to complete one TDS order form per request. Please print two copies of the confirmation page. Include one copy with the documents you ship to TDS and keep one copy for your records.
While completing the online order form in this step, you will be asked how you want to pay TDS fees. You may pay our fees online with a credit card or enclose a personal or business check or money order.
Shipping Address
Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:
TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.,
27 West 24th Street, Suite 9D
New York, NY 10010
Urgent applications should be shipped to TDS using only the FedEx Company.
Please use FedEx Priority Overnight. Do NOT ship "First Overnight." This will delay the delivery of your package.
FedEx Fees
| FedEx Return Shipping |  |
|---|---|
| Continental USA Only | Price |
| Next Business Day - up to 3 passports | $27.00 |
| Next Business Day - 4 or more passports | $30.00 |
| Saturday Delivery | $41.00 |
| Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI | Price |
| Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery) | $39.00 |
| International | Price |
| Call for a quote. | Call. |
Additional Helpful Information
The passport must not contain any Israeli seals or stamps.
Performers and entertainers are required to obtain a work permit.
Passport must have at least six months remaining validity and contain at least one blank visa page for visa to be issued.
Your application will be hand carried to the Embassy, and is usually processed in 3-4 business days.
