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Lebanese Citizenship by Descent: The Complete Diaspora Guide
By Karim Nader · 4/12/2026
Law #41 allows tens of thousands of diaspora members to recover citizenship. Here's exactly who qualifies and how to apply.
Under Law #41, passed in 2015, Lebanese descendants whose ancestors emigrated before 1932 can reclaim Lebanese citizenship.
You may qualify if your paternal line ancestor was included in the 1921-1932 Lebanese population census, or was registered as Lebanese abroad before 1932.
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