An Israel visa is a document issued by the Israeli authorities that grants a foreign national permission to enter and stay in Israel for a specified period. There are various types of visas, including tourist, work, student, and permanent residency visas. The application process involves submitting required documents, paying fees, and attending an interview at an Israeli embassy or consulate. The length of validity and conditions of each visa vary. It’s essential to apply for the correct visa type based on the intended purpose of travel or stay in Israel. Failure to comply with visa conditions may result in penalties, including deportation.
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Important informations
| Type of service | Euro | Dollar |
|---|---|---|
| B/3 Visa | 21.00 | 24.00 |
| Group Visa | 21.00 | 24.00 |
| Group Visa – per person | 6.00 | 7.00 |
| A/3-Clergy Visa | 41.00 | 47.00 |
| A/4-Temporary Visa | 41.00 | 47.00 |
| A/5 Temporary Residence Visa | 41.00 | 47.00 |
| B/2-Visitor Visa | 21.00 | 24.00 |
| Separate Form – B/2 Visa | 21.00 | 24.00 |
| Return Visa | 21.00 | 24.00 |
| B/4-Volunteer Visa | 21.00 | 24.00 |
| B/1-Work Visa | 41.00 | 47.00 |
| Permanent Residence Visa | 167.00 | 191.00 |
| Permanent Residence Visa – per person | 20.00 | 23.00 |
| A/2-Student Visa | 41.00 | 47.00 |
| B/5 Permitted to work – Foreign Investor Rules | 180.00 | 205.00 |
| B/51 Permitted to work – Foreign Investor Rules- Employee | 180.00 | 205.00 |
| B/52 Permitted to work unrestrictedly | 180.00 | 205.00 |
| B/53 Foreign Investor Rules – Child | 180.00 | 205.00 |
Eligible countries
- Afghanistan
- Bahrain
- Egypt (except for stays up to 14 days if entering through Taba, and visiting up to Beersheba only when visa is not required)
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Malaysia
- Mauritania
- Morocco
- North Korea
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Qatar
- Russia (only for official passport)
- Saudi Arabia
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tunisia
- United Arab Emirates
- Countries whose nationals do not need a visa for Israel
Summary
An Israeli visa is a permission to enter and stay in Israel for a specific period and purpose. The types of Israeli visas include Immigration Visa, Temporary Resident visas (A/1 and A/4), Student visa (A/2), Clergy Visa (A/3), Work visa (B/1), Working Holiday Visa, Visitor’s visa (B/2), Official Diplomat/Government Visa, Israel-US Investor Visa, and various other visas.
The application process involves completing the application form, collecting required documents such as a valid passport, passport-size photographs, birth certificate, flight booking, and payment of the applicable fee. Attending a visa interview is also necessary. The Israeli authorities take at least five days to process a visitor entry visa, while processing times for work visas can take up to 14 weeks.
Israeli visa applicants from certain countries, mostly from the Arab world, need to obtain a confirmation from the Israeli government before getting a tourist visa. The countries requiring such confirmation include Afghanistan, Bahrain, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Morocco, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Russia (for official passports), Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
Israeli visa exempt travelers still need to present certain documents at the Israel port of entry, including a valid passport with at least six months validity and two blank visa pages, proof of sufficient funds, proof of onward/return airline tickets, and documents showing proof of purpose of trip.
Having an Israeli stamp in your passport may prevent you from entering some Arab countries, while having a stamp of an Arab country in your passport does not prevent you from entering Israel.
Aliyah is the Israel Law of Return under which immigration visas are granted to persons of Jewish roots living abroad who wish to move and live in Israel. Those who are officially converted to Judaism can also apply for this visa.