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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.

AUB Dormitories, Government and Ministry of Health regulations regarding travel and COVID-19

If you are coming from abroad and want to check-in to AUB dorms, please check with the Housing Team on COVID-19 Guidelines for AUB dormitories. You can contact Ms. Nisrin Abou Fakhr and Ms. Nisrine Fattouh at na84@aub.edu.lb and nf07@aub.edu.lb. More information on Housing is also posted on the Student Housing website.
Make sure to check with your ariline carrier regarding COVID-19 requirements as set by the Lebanese Government.
All newly-accepted international students will get the chance to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) in case they cannot get vaccinated in their home countries prior to their departure.

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VISA INFORMATION

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GENERAL SECURITY CONTACT

General Security Opening Hours

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
Visit the General Security Website

OIP SUPPORT

The Office of International Programs

West Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 322

Tel:+9611374374 ext. 3186

Email: visa.residency@aub.edu.lb

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VISAS TO LEBANON

​AUB Dormitories, Government an​​d Ministry of Health regulations regarding travel and COVID-19​

VISA INFORMATION

FORMS

GENERAL SECURITY CONTACT

OIP SUPPORT

Contact Us

Privacy Statement

Copyright and Disclaimer

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

AUB Dormitories, Government and Ministry of Health regulations regarding travel and COVID-19