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How to Apply for Israel Tourist Visa

May 6, 2015 by Filter Coffee

A visitor who wants to visit Israel for the purpose of tourism will have to obtain a tourist visa. It is a short stay visa and is known as B/2 visa. It is issued to people who want to visit Israel for the purpose of sightseeing, attending business meet or studying in an ulpan. This visa does not grant the right to the recipient to work in Israel.

B/2 visa is valid for a period of three months (90 days) from the date of issue. This visa can be extended if the visitor wishes to stay in Israel for more than the visiting period granted in his or her visa.

Jerusalem - the old city. Image source israelcharm.wordpress.com
Jerusalem – the old city. Image source israelcharm.wordpress.com

Eligibility Criteria for Israel Tourist Visa

To be eligible for Israel tourist visa you will have to fulfil the following conditions:

  • You must have a valid passport
  • Your passport must have a validity that extends the duration of the visa you are applying for by at least 6 months
  • You must have a completed and signed copy of the Israel tourist visa application form
  • You must provide proof of your financial ability so as to support yourself financially during your stay in Israel and for your return transportation
  • You must provide a copy of your round trip flight tickets
  • You must be in good physical and mental health and free from any kind of contagious diseases. You can check the vaccination requirements for travellers to Israel here
  • You must provide proof of having overseas travel medical insurance valid for Israel. The insurance has to cover you at least for USD 40000 (INR 2,549,001.60) or equivalent for all risks, e.g. accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation, repatriation, etc. The policy has to be valid for the entire duration of your trip to Israel, including the dates of your arrival and departure.
  • You intend to leave Israel at the end of your authorized stay

Steps to Follow to Apply for Israel Tourist Visa

Before you apply for Israel tourist visa, go through the list of documents required for your visa application and the processing time required for the visa to be issued. Once you are aware of all the details regarding the visa application, you can go ahead with the following procedure:

Step 1: Download the visa application form

Obtain the visa application form from the Embassy of Israel in your country or you can download the Visa Application Form through the internet.

Step 2: Fill up the visa application form

Fill out the details required in the application form carefully. Do not forget to put your signature on your completed application form.

Step 3: Gather the required documents for visa application

Make a check list of the documents that you need to submit along with your application form. Gather all the documents and keep them ready for submission.

Step 4: Provide photograph for your visa application

Provide two passport size copies of your recent colour photograph for the visa application. Your photograph must not be more than 6 months old.

Step 5: Keep the visa application fee ready

Check out the latest visa application fee and the modes of accepting the fee at the Israel consulate or embassy where you intend to submit your visa application.

Step 6: Submit the visa application

Submit your visa application form along with all the required documents and the necessary visa application fee at your selected Israel consulate or embassy.

You can also submit your visa application through your travel agent or your representative. In case you send a representative to submit your visa application form, he or she must carry a photo id proof along with an authority letter signed by you.

Step 7: Collect your visa

After your visa is issued you can collect it personally by visiting the Israel visa application centre. You may also send a representative to collect the visa on your behalf. In this case also, your representative must carry a photo id proof along with an authority letter signed by you.

You may also have your passport couriered to your specified address. You can request this facility at the time of submitting your visa application and avail this service against the payment of an additional fee in cash.

Required Fees for Israel Tourist Visa

Application fees for Israel tourist visa – USD 23 (INR 1,465.68)

Note:

  • Your application fee will not be refunded if your application for tourist visa is refused or rejected for any reason.
  • The conversion into Indian currency is based on current conversion rates, which may change.
  • The visa application fee is subject to change at any time.

Extension of Israel Tourist Visa

In case you want to stay longer in Israel than the duration granted in your visa, you will have to apply for an extension. You can submit an application for your visa extension at one of the regional population administration offices of the Ministry of the Interior.

Israel Tourist Visa Exemption

Israel exempts the citizens of several countries (including all countries under European Union) from obtaining a tourist visa to visit the nation for a period of up to three months. The following is the list of the visa-exempted countries for Israel:

NAME OF THE COUNTRIES
AlbaniaAndorraArgentina
AustraliaAustriaBahamas
BarbadosBelgiumBelize
BrazilBulgariaCanada
Central African RepublicChileColombia
Costa RicaCroatiaCyprus
Czech RepublicDenmarkDominica
Dominican RepublicEcuadorEl Salvador
EstoniaFijiFinland
FranceGeorgiaGermany
GreeceGrenadaGuatemala
HaitiHondurasHong Kong
HungaryIrelandItaly
JamaicaJapanLatvia
LesothoLithuaniaLuxembourg
MacaoMacedoniaMalawi
MaltaMauritiusMexico
MicronesiaMoldovaMonaco
MongoliaMontenegroNauru
NetherlandsNew ZealandPalau
PanamaParaguayPeru
PhilippinesPolandPortugal
RomaniaRussiaSaint Kitts and Nevis
Saint LuciaSaint Vincent & the GrenadinesSan Marino
SerbiaSingaporeSlovakia
SloveniaSouth AfricaSouth Korea
SpainSurinameSwaziland
SwedenTaiwanTonga
Trinidad and TobagoUkraineUnited Kingdom
United StatesUruguayVanuatu
Vatican City  

Dos and Don’ts for Israel Tourist Visa

You must remember the following dos and don’ts while applying for Israel Tourist Visa.

Dos

  • Apply for a tourist visa at least 3 weeks in advance of your planned travel date so that there is enough time for the application procedure to be completed on time
  • Fill up your application form carefully with all accurate details
  • Bring original copies and photocopies of all supporting documents when you come to submit your visa application form at the Embassy of Israel
  • Be prepared to show any additional document requested by the officers at the Embassy of Israel

Don’ts

  • Do not present false documents for your tourist visa
  • Do not hide or misrepresent facts in your application

Also See

  • How to Apply for Israel Student Visa
  • 5 Ways to Get Israeli Citizenship
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