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VISAS TO LEBANON

ALL non-Lebanese students coming to study at AUB need to have a valid passport for a period of at least 12 months and are encouraged to secure an entry visa either through OIP or through the Lebanese embassy/consulate in their country of residence.

Check with the nearest Lebanese embassy or consulate in your country about whether you require an entry visa to Lebanon as some nationalities are entitled, by Lebanese Immigration Laws, to a free single entry visa upon arrival to Beirut Airport.

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Monday through Thursday: 8:00 am-3:30 pm (9:00 am to 2:00 pm during Ramadan)
Fri: 8:00 am-3:00 pm (9:00 am to 12:00 pm during Ramadan)

Call 1717 or +961 1 612 401 for assistance
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The Office of International Programs

West Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 322

Tel:+9611374374 ext. 3186

Email: [email protected]

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VISAS TO LEBANON

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Title IX, Non-Discrimination, and Anti-Discriminatory Harassment