Travel & visa information

Students should plan to arrive in Lebanon at least two days before the beginning of classes. Transportation between Beirut International Airport and AUST is provided to SCALE students free of charge.

Non-Lebanese citizens are required to obtain a three-month tourist visa.

U.S. citizens and most European citizens can obtain visas at the Beirut International Airport for $35 or L.L. 50,000. Please be aware that visas purchased at the airport must be paid for in cash. (U.S. dollars are acceptable.) Credit cards are not acceptable for purchase of visas at the airport. Visas can also be obtained in advance through the Lebanese Consulates in the countries of origin. Citizens of countries other than the U.S. should check with their embassies for information concerning visas to Lebanon.

For competitive airline ticket prices from the U.S. to Lebanon, the program has arranged with Service Plus Travel in New York to assist with discounted ticket fares.  Interested students should contact Mr. Rafic Hayek at 1-800-256-2865.

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