BEIRUT — Renewing or acquiring a Lebanese passport in Lebanon and abroad has become a challenge. With the Lebanese state facing one of its worst economic crisis, although a right, obtaining a passport has become a luxury.
Many Lebanese citizens residing abroad complain about the high fees of renewing passports, which is now 24 million Lebanese pounds ($600) for a passport valid for 10 years. This is an exorbitant price for many, especially students and new expatriates.