Student visa
Student visa
Lebanon offers students a wide range of quality educational institutions. The country is famous for its prestigious universities and colleges that offer a variety of programs and majors. This allows students to choose the courses that match their interests and ambitions.

Student visa to Lebanon

Lebanon is one of the most popular destinations for students seeking a quality education abroad. Many students around the world choose Lebanon as their study base, and this is no surprise. The country offers many high quality international schools where students can get a quality education.

Obtaining a student visa to Lebanon will give students the opportunity to pursue a course of study or degree at one of these schools. Some of the most well-known international schools include Choueifat International School, American University of Beirut, and Lebanese American University. These institutions offer a variety of programs and courses for international students to get a high quality education and expand their knowledge and skills. Before applying for a student visa to Lebanon, it is recommended that you contact your chosen educational organization for detailed information on requirements and procedures.

The validity period for all student visas is the same and is 90 days. But since most higher education programs last longer than three months, students will also need to register for a student residence permit (valid for one year). Confirmation of authorization should be obtained before your visa expires, so it is recommended that you begin this process as soon as you enroll at the university.

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Do I need a student visa to Lebanon?

Citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Syria are exempt from visa requirements when visiting Lebanon. This means that they can visit Lebanon without the need for a student visa. However, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the latest information on visa policies and requirements for nationals of these countries.

Most international students are able to obtain a visa on arrival at Beirut International Airport or upon entry through the seaport. The visa on arrival is free of charge and allows you to stay in Lebanon for one month. It is possible to extend the visa for two additional months. It is recommended to apply for a visa extension in good time if you need to stay in the country for more than one month.

List of countries that can issue a visa on arrival in Lebanon

Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bhutan
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
China
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Egypt
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Greenland
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao
Macedonia
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Morocco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Niue
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Romania
Russia
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Martin (Netherlands)
Samoa
San Marino
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Tajikistan
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States of America
United States of America Virgin Islands
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Venezuela

Other citizens who are not eligible for a visa on arrival can apply for a student visa at the nearest Lebanese embassy or consulate in their country of residence. To do this, you must fill out a visa application form, provide a passport with a sufficient period of validity, financial solvency to stay in the country, as well as provide documents confirming the purpose of your trip, it can be a letter on the official letterhead of the school with the signature of the dean, which states that travelers are taking a course of study, as well as registered for the upcoming semester.

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List of countries who need to apply for a student visa to Lebanon at an embassy or consulate

Afghanistan
Albania
Angola
Anguilla
Bangladesh*
Benin*
Bermuda
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina*
Botswana*
Bouvet Island
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic*
Chad
Christmas Island
Colombia
Comoros
Congo*
Cook Islands
Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)*
Cuba
Democratic Republic of the Congo*
Djibouti
Dominica
Ecuador
El Salvador*
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea* 
Eswatini*
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Fiji*
Gabon
Gambia*
Ghana*
Gibraltar
Grenada
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea*
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana*
Haiti
Heard and McDonald Islands
Honduras
India*
Indonesia* 
Isle of Man
Jamaica
Kazakhstan
Kenya*
Kiribati
Laos
Lesotho*
Liberia*
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mali
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius*
Mayotte
Micronesia
Mongolia
Montserrat
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia*
Nauru
Nepal
Nicaragua*
Niger
Nigeria
Norfolk Island
North Korea*
Northern Mariana Islands
Pakistan 
Palau*
Palestine
Papua New Guinea*
Philippines*
Pitcairn
Reunion*
Rwanda
Saint Helena
Saint Lucia*
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
São Tomé and Principe
Senegal
Seychelles* 
Sierra Leone*
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa*
South Sudan
Sri Lanka*
St. Barthélemy
Sudan
Suriname*
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago*
Tuvalu
Uganda*
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Vietnam*
Wallis and Futuna Islands
Yemen
Zambia* 
Zimbabwe*

*In addition to obtaining a student visa, travel to Lebanon may also require a study permit from the Immigration Department of the General Directorate of General Security.


Israeli citizens are not allowed to enter the country.

If international students have Israeli visas, stamps or stamps in their passports, they may be denied entry into Lebanon. Lebanese authorities deny entry to citizens with passports containing such visas, stamps or seals from Israel. It is important to be aware of this requirement if you plan to visit Lebanon to avoid possible problems upon entry.

Documents required to apply for a visa to Lebanon

Passport

valid for six months and one blank page for the visa stamp

Visa application form

completed and signed visa application form

Photographs

two recent passport-sized photos

Confirmation of travel arrangements

round-trip airfare and hotel or other accommodation bookings

Confirmation of financial resources

bank statements, cash, etc.

Certificate of Health Insurance

covering the period of stay

Payment of visa fee

payment receipt

Letter of enrollment in a Lebanese educational institution

Documents must be in Arabic, French or English.

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