Student Visa Required (Embassy)
Embassy required
- Processing time
- 6-8 weeks
- Fee
- $35 USD (plus ~$300 residence permit)
- Entry
- Single entry
Student visa requires advance embassy application with university admission letter. After arrival, must obtain annual student residence permit (cost ~$300)
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals requiring pre-approval
Eligible countries: Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, South Africa, Viet Nam
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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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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport photo, white background
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: Sufficient funds; Months required: 3
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Proof of accommodation in Lebanon; Must cover full stay: No
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Admission letter
Must be notarized: No; Must be original: Yes; Must show program dates: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Lebanon student visa application form
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash; Amount: $35 USD
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: No
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather all required documents including admission letter and transcripts
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Online application
Complete student visa application form
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Fee payment
Pay student visa fee
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Document submission
Submit application at Lebanese embassy
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Processing wait
Wait for approval (6-8 weeks)
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Visa collection
Collect student visa from embassy