Student Visa on Arrival
Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- Immediate at port of entry, then up to 2 months for residence permit
- Fee
- Free (residence permit ~$300)
- Validity
- 30 days, extendable for 2 months
- Entry
- Single entry
Students receive free 1-month visa on arrival, extendable for 2 months. Must then apply for annual student residence permit through university (cost ~$300)
Eligibility
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Nationality
Eligible visa on arrival countries
Eligible countries: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America
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Purpose of visit
Enrolled in Lebanese university
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Phone number and address in Lebanon; Must cover full stay: No
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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Admission letter
Must be notarized: No; Must be original: Yes; Must show program dates: No
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare passport, university registration, and travel documents
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Visa collection
Obtain visa on arrival at Beirut Airport
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Document submission
Apply for annual student residence permit through university
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Processing wait
Wait for residence permit approval