Lebanon student visa from Algeria
Last verified: July 2026 (general-security.gov.lb, aub.edu.lb sources)
Which visa do you need to study in Lebanon (long stay) from Algeria?
This is the real product. For formal study in Lebanon (AUB, USJ, LAU, Lebanese University…), you need a student entry visa then a residence permit (General Security), after admission. ⭐ Key advantage: the degrees are internationally recognized — AUB and LAU are US-accredited, USJ follows the French system. Passport valid ≥ 12 months, no Israeli stamp. Note: a OuiVisa partner agency assists the visa + enrolment; the in-country residence permit is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: general-security.gov.lb
At a glance
- Who for
- Formal study (AUB, USJ, LAU…)
- Document
- Student entry visa + residence permit
- Route
- After admission (Track A)
- Prerequisite
- Admission to a Lebanese university
- On arrival
- Residence permit (referred to adviser)
- Passport
- valid ≥ 12 months
- Israeli stamps
- Entry refused
- Security
- Check travel advisories
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥ 12 months (no Israeli stamp)
- Admission letter from the Lebanese university (AUB, USJ, LAU…)
- Proof of funds
- Student entry visa + residence-permit application
- Medical certificate if required
- Standard photos
How it works, step by step
- 1Get your admission
From a Lebanese university (AUB, USJ, LAU, UL…).
- 2Build the student-visa file
Admission, funds, documents.
- 3Obtain the student entry visa
A OuiVisa partner agency prepares the file.
- 4Enter Lebanon on the student visa
Passport valid ≥ 12 months, no Israeli stamp.
- 5On arrival: residence permit
With General Security — referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| Student entry visa | per General Security — to confirm |
| Residence permit (on arrival) | referred to a licensed adviser |
| Funds required | to prove |
Study in Lebanon goes through a student entry visa then a residence permit (General Security), after admission to a university (AUB, USJ, LAU, Lebanese University…). The residence permit on arrival is referred to a licensed adviser. Passport valid ≥ 12 months, no Israeli stamp. ⚠️ Check travel advisories. Fees to confirm.
Frequently asked questions
What is the first step?
Getting admission from a Lebanese university before preparing the student visa.
Does OuiVisa handle the residence permit?
No. OuiVisa (partner agency) assists enrolment + the visa; the residence permit is referred to a licensed adviser.
Do Israeli stamps cause a problem?
Yes. Any Israeli stamp, visa or seal (including land-border posts in Jordan or Egypt) leads to refusal of entry to Lebanon.
Does tourism need a visa?
No — free visa on arrival (~30 days). The OuiVisa product is the student / long-stay visa.
Planning to study or stay long-term in Lebanon?
Tourism needs no advance visa. For a student visa or a long stay, a OuiVisa partner agency prepares your file.
Find a partner agencyVisa application assistance — short and long stay, including study. OuiVisa does not provide immigration advice, residency, family reunification, work-permit or settlement services; for these we refer you to a licensed adviser. Visa issuance is at the competent authority's discretion; approval is not guaranteed.