Lebanese identity card
The Lebanese identity card (Arabic: بطاقة الهوية, bițāqat al-hawiya) is a compulsory Identity document issued to citizens of the Republic of Lebanon by the police on behalf of the Lebanese Ministry of Interior or in Lebanese embassies/consulates (abroad) free of charge. It is proof of identity, citizenship and residence of the Lebanese citizens.
| The Republic of Lebanon Identity Card بطاقة هوية الجمهورية اللبنانية | |
|---|---|
| Type | Compulsory identity document |
| Issued by | Lebanon |
| First issued | 1944 2016 (Latest Modern Design) |
| Purpose | Identification |
| Valid in | Lebanon Syria Jordan |
| Eligibility | Lebanese citizenship |
The Lebanese identity card may be used to verify identity and nationality having the same effect as a valid Lebanese passport, and may also be used as a travel document within Syria and Jordan in lieu of a Lebanese passport. In domestic non-electronic identification the driving licence has remained in a leading position. A driving licence is valid for almost every situation where non-electronic personal identification is needed even though they are not officially recognized as such.