History and Services of the Lebanese Consulate in NC
The Lebanese started arriving in NC in the late 1800s. With them, they brought their culture, music, food, traditions, and faith. They actively participated in building NC to where it is today, whether in business, education, religious institutions, the arts, or philanthropy. You can watch the documentary Cedars in the Pines here.
In the 1950s, the community petitioned the Lebanese government to establish a consulate in NC to facilitate approval of official paperwork needed for transactions between NC and Lebanon. In July 1956, an official decree from Lebanon established an honorary consulate in Goldsboro, NC which was then a major hub for the Lebanese community. The first appointed Honorary Consul was Neil Joseph. Since then, a succession of honorary consuls have taken on the task of assisting the community. The center of activity has gradually shifted to the capital Raleigh, and as such, the current honorary consulate is established in the RTP area of NC.
Dr. Moise A. Khayrallah
Honorary Consul
Moise Khayrallah emigrated from Lebanon to North Carolina in 1983 to attend graduate school. He earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from UNC Chapel Hill before he went on to become a biotech entrepreneur who has founded several drug-development companies.
Dr. Khayrallah has been active in philanthropy throughout his career and has given his time and resources in order to highlight the cultural and economic richness which immigrants have brought to America. He provides leadership in globalizing North Carolina, he is a patron of the arts and music, an avid reader and intellectual, and an impassioned speaker.
Our Services
The following services can be completed at the Honorary Consulate (By appointment only):
The following services can be facilitated at the Honorary Consulate but have to be completed at the Embassy in Washington:
Contact Us
Honorary Consulate of Lebanon in NC
Dr. Moise A. Khayrallah, Honorary Consul
6208 Fayetteville Rd Suite 103
Durham, NC 27713
Phone: (984) 377-5201
Mobile: (919) 448-5516
Email: info@nclebconsul.org