To all nationalities: Anyone
entering Israel needs a passport valid at least six months
from the intended date of entering Israel.
Please Note: Anyone traveling to Israel as a tourist
must travel with a round-trip ticket.
Following is the list of countries whose citizens do not
need to obtain a visa prior to
traveling to Israel as long as they are traveling as a
tourist and plan on staying in Israel for up to 3-month.
Citizens of any country not listed below must apply for a
visa (including Legal residents of the U.S. holding a valid
American Re-Entry Permit or a Refugee travel document. (Please be advised that a "Green Card" is not a travel
document).
The request for visa should be
done personally, and can't be sent by mail.
Two current passport pictures, facing forward
(size 2" x 2")
3
Valid passport or travel document (validity must
be at least 6 months from intended visit date)
4
Round-trip flight ticket or itinerary.
5
Valid re-entry visa to the United States or a
copy of permanent residency (Green card).
6
Letter from employer, stating you are currently
employed.approximately 10 days)
7
Reservation details of hotels or address where
you will stay in Israel.permanent residency
(Green card)
8
Health insurance.
9
A minor under the age of 18 traveling alone or
with one parent, must present a notarized letter
from both parents permitting him/her to travel
10
The Original and a photocopy of the above are
needed.
11
Processing fees:
- $17 (Non-refundable administrative processing
fee)
- $11 mailing charges (processing time by mail
approximately 10 days) All consular fees are to be made in cash or
money order only. We do not accept Personal checks.
12
Processing time is approximately two weeks.
Requirements for a Student Visa :
An American citizen who's going to Israel as a student, has
to go with a valid Student Visa. Please note that the
Consular Section will only issue a student Visa for one
year. If you need to extend your student Visa, or you want
to go to Israel as a student for a second time you will have
to apply for visa in Israel.
Two current passport pictures, facing forward (size 2" x
2")
3
Original letter of acceptance from University,
Yeshiva or educational institution.
4
Passport or travel document that is valid for more than
a year from the date of entrance to Israel.
5
Round-trip flight ticket or itinerary.
6
Statement from your bank showing that you have funds to
support your stay in Israel while you are a student, if
you are a minor you can bring a statement from your
parents bank.
7
Valid re-entry visa to the United States (excluding a
tourist visa) or a copy of permanent residency (Green
card). If you are currently residing illegally in the
United States you will not be able to receive a visa.
support your stay in Israel while you are a student
8
A minor under the age of 18, must present a notarized
letter from both parents permitting him/her to travel
9
The Original and a photocopy of the above are needed.
10
10. Processing fees:
- $25 (Non-refundable administrative processing fee)
- $11 mailing charges (processing time by mail
approximately 10 days) All consular fees are to be made in cash or money
order only. We do not accept Personal checks.
Two current passport pictures, facing forward (size 2" x
2")
3
Valid official or diplomatic passport (valid at least
6 months from the visa request date) Letter from the
department of state, Special Issuance Agency, or from
your agency director.
4
Copy of the page of each passport (the page showing the
photograph and applicant's details)
