This service enables granting a visa for a short stay in Israel for purposes of visiting, touring, medical tourism, business, nonacademic studies for a short period, etc.
Last updated on: 24/06/2025
Required Documents To Apply
Travel document valid for at least 3 months beyond the period of the visa.
Printout of a bank statement for at least 3 months.
Confirmation of employment from the applicant's place of employment.
Place of residence in Israel during the period of stay.
Two-way plane ticket (need not be presented when submitting the application).
Proof of insurance covering the entire period of stay in Israel
Two recent duplicate passport photos, color against a white background, with full front view of face, measuring 5x5 cm).
Tip
Payment is made at the consulate using credit and debit cards (including Giro Card).
Please avoid using cash.
Please avoid using cash.
Required presence at the Consulate
The applicant must appear in person at the Israeli mission in his country of residence.
Please note
General information about entering Israel and applying for different types of visas
Since 01.01.2025, an electronic entry application (ETA - Early Travel Arrival) must be completed online for travelers who do not require a visa to enter Israel.
The ETA-IL electronic entry application must be completed by all travelers who are visa-exempt and are allowed to travel to Israel without a visa.
You can register online at the following link. There you will also find all further information: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/topics/eta-il/govil-landing-page
Contact the visa section:
Embassy of the State of Israel
Consular Section
Auguste-Viktoria-Str. 74 - 76
14193 Berlin
Telephone Visa Section: 030 - 89 04 55 23, Mon - Thu 2 pm to 4 pm
E-Mail: consular1@berlin.mfa.gov.il
Appointments can be booked in our online appointment system. We have provided the information and the link on our website.
Processing fees can be paid on site by debit, EC or credit card.
If the documents may be submitted by post, a completed PAYMENT FORM can be sent along or a bank transfer can be made in advance. You can find the bank details on our website www.israel.de
Important information:
The Consulate General in Munich is responsible for citizens living in the following federal states:
- Baden-Württemberg
- Bavaria
- Hessen
- Rheinland Pfalz
- Saarland
Consulate General of the State of Israel in Munich
P.O. Box 100855 80082 Munich
Visitor address:
Barer Straße 19
80333 Munich (directly at Karolinenplatz)
https://new.embassies.gov.il/munich/de/the-consulate
GENERAL INFORMATION
If you wish to undertake a visit or a tourist trip to Israel, you must be in possession of a passport, alien's passport, travel document or passport.
In principle, passports must be valid for at least 3 months on the day of entry.
Foreign passports, travel documents or travel passes must be valid for at least 12 months on the day of entry.
Visa applications must be submitted in person. Applications sent by mail can not be accepted anymore.
An appointment can be made under the following link:
https://consularappointment.mfa.gov.il/schedulingsite/?unitId=3&language=en-US&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
Visas issued are usually valid for 3 months from the date of issuance for entry into Israel. Within this period of validity, the traveler is allowed to enter Israel. The visas usually do not contain any information about the duration of the stay. The period of stay is issued by the immigration authority at the border crossing on the day of entry — usually for 3 months. Please note the entry on the entry card that you will receive upon entry.
Please note that the issuance of a visa does not automatically entitle you to enter Israel. The final control and decision always takes place at the border crossing point.
The personal appointment is only possible if an appointment has been made online beforehand https://consularappointment.mfa.gov.il/schedulingsite/?unitId=3&language=en-US&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
After the visa has been issued, the passport can be picked up with a visa
or sent to you on request — please clarify this with the employee when applying.
Please note that only visa applications that have been submitted in full with all documents can be processed.
Information for German citizens:
German citizens born after 1928 do not require a visa for a visit or a tourist trip.
German citizens may enter Israel with a temporary passport without a visa if it has a minimum validity of 3 months, just like a national passport.
__________________________________
German citizens who hold Iranian, Iraqi, Lebanese or Syrian citizenship in addition to German citizenship are currently not allowed to enter Israel. The consulate cannot grant entry to Israel for this group of persons.
German citizens who were born in one of the following countries but do not have the citizenship of the country of birth must submit a visa application via the consulate. This concerns the countries of birth Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria.
- Please go to the section “Non-German citizens” on our website and follow the instructions for applying for a visa.
Please note the additional information for Arab countries, Malaysia, Pakistan and Indonesia.
___________________________________
If children who do not require a visa are traveling to Israel, we recommend that you bring a written permission in English from the non-traveling parent along with a copy of the passport or identity card of the non-traveling parent and a copy of the child's birth certificate. This permit can be issued informally and does not require further notarization.
If you need a template, you can find one under the term
“Travel authorization” on the Internet, you will find various institutions that provide such a template.
NOTE:
If you apply in person at the consulate, please pay by credit card or debit card on site; only in exceptional cases can you pay in cash.
For German citizens born before 1928, for citizens with a Turkish passport or citizens with a Moldovan (non-biometric) passport, processing is free of charge.
PROCESSING TIMES:
As a rule, the processing time for visa applications is between 1 working day and 5 working days. Please check with the employee when submitting the application.
For applicants who have to complete application forms B and C, the processing time is usually approx. 30 working days.
Please note that the processing of visa applications around the Jewish holidays is extended according to the number of holidays. During this time, we will adjust the processing to the planned travel date.
Personal interview:
A personal interview is only possible if an appointment has been made online at https://consularappointment.mfa.gov.il/schedulingsite/?unitId=3&language=en-US&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1.
Visas for German citizens born before 1928
Since 01.01.2025, an electronic entry application (ETA - Early Travel Arrival) must be completed online for travelers who do not require a visa to enter Israel.
The ETA-IL electronic entry application must be completed by all travelers who are visa-exempt and are allowed to travel to Israel without a visa.
You can register online at the following link. You will also find all further information there: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/topics/eta-il/govil-landing-page
IMPORTANT:
Please also read the section “General Information”. There you will find further important details on how to apply for a visa.
For German citizens born before 1928, we require the following documents in order to issue a visa to Israel:
• The original passport, valid for at least 6 months
• 1 visa application form, fully completed and personally signed
• A current photograph (5 x 5 cm!)
• Completed declaration (available at the consulate)
• Your address in Israel (in the case of a private address, a letter of invitation from the person to be visited) person) or hotel reservation
• Telephone number (to be entered in the application form at the German address)
• Confirmation from a travel agency that outward and return flights have been booked
• International health insurance for the duration of the stay
• If you are visiting friends or family in Israel, please enclose a letter of invitation from the
person in Israel and a copy of his/her passport or identity card
• An €5 stamped and addressed envelope
Processing is free of charge
VISAS FOR NON-GERMAN CITIZENS
Since 01.01.2025, an Electronic Travel Assessment (ETA - Early Travel Arrival) must be completed online for travelers who do not require a visa to enter Israel.
The ETA-IL electronic entry application must be completed by all travelers who are visa-exempt and are allowed to travel to Israel without a visa.
You can register online at the following link. You will also find all further information there: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/topics/eta-il/govil-landing-page
Important:
Please also read the section “GENERAL INFORMATION”
There you will find further important information on entering the country and applying for a visa.
Attention:
Visas must be submitted in person!
Citizens holding one of the following citizenships and traveling with a national passport of the corresponding citizenship may enter Israel without a visa.
Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Equador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Gibraltar, Grenada, Germany (born 1928 or later), Greece, Great Britain, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova (biometric passports only), Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova (biometric passports only), Mongolia, Montenegro, Nauru, Netherlands, Niue, New Zealand, Norway, Austria, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Surinam, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Hungary, Uruguay, USA, Vanuatu, Belarus, Central African Republic, Cyprus.
Citizens of other countries
Citizens whose country of origin is not mentioned above must apply for a visa before entering Israel.
apply for a visa in advance.
The following documents must be submitted:
• Fully completed application form (front and back)
• Original passport valid for 3 months beyond the stay in Israel, or a travel document that is valid for at least another 12 months at the time of entry.
• A copy of the personal details page of the passport
• Original and a copy of the residence permit with a validity of at least 6 months
and a copy of the supplementary sheet (green leaflet), if available.
• Current registration certificate (Meldebescheinigung)
• The full address in Israel (to be entered in the application form)
Either hotel reservation, reservation of a vacation apartment, or in the case of package tours or round trips a travel confirmation with the itinerary of the trip, or in the case of private visits the full address plus a letter of invitation and a copy of the passport of the invited person.
invited person.
• A written reservation for a return flight.
• Proof of income: certificate of earnings, payslip, salary certificate (not an employment contract!), BWA or surplus income statement or most recent income tax assessment notice, certificate of study together with proof of funding for the student's stay (e.g. Bafögbescheid,
scholarship certificate, or similar), etc.
• In the case of an employment relationship, confirmation of leave from the employer
• Written confirmation of international health insurance valid for Israel
• Processing fee
• A stamped and addressed return envelope with €5 (no registered mail sticker!) (A5 size
recommended)
If you are traveling to Israel on business, please also enclose a letter of invitation from the company in Israel and a letter of secondment from the company that employs you.
For children who have not yet reached the age of 18 and need a visa, the following documents must be submitted:
• Completed application form
• 1 recent passport photo in the size 5 x 5 cm! (American format)
• Passport with a minimum validity of 3 months beyond the stay
• Residence permit valid for 6 months
• A copy of the birth certificate with apostille
• A CONSENT FORM signed by both parents (or the legal guardian) (please request the form here at the consulate) for the Issuance of visas.Either signed by both parents here at the consulate, or at the notary — then the document still has to be certified with an apostille.
Ask the notary where you can get the apostille.
• Copy of the mother's and father's passport with a recognizable signature.
• Possibly a certificate of custody / divorce certificate with a note on custody,or similar
• Handling charge
• An envelope with your address and 5 € stamps – no sticker of registered mail!
For German citizens born before 1928, for Turkish citizens with a Turkish passport and for Moldovan citizens (non-biometric passport), processing is free of charge.
Chinese citizens must fill out an additional form at the consulate.
Citizens of Arab countries, as well as Malaysia, Pakistan, Venezuela and Indonesia must also submit the visa application in person at the consulate.
Here, APPLICATION FORM B and APPLICATION FORM C must be completed.
Please do not reserve any flights! Only enter the desired travel date in the form. The
processing time is approx. 30 working days.
Please send us your complete application documents and the date of the trip by e-mail approx. 1 week before your date to: consular@berlin.mfa.gov.il.
10-year visas
Under certain conditions, it is possible to issue a visa with a validity of up to 10 years.
The prerequisite for this is
- The applicant must be entitled to the “right of return to Israel”.
- The applicant must have 1st degree relatives in Israel.
- The passport must have a corresponding validity.
- The applicant must have visited Israel before.
- The relevant documents must be available.
In detail, this means that in addition to the documents required to apply for a
the following documents must be submitted:
- A certificate from the Sochnut (Jewish Agency for Israel) that the applicant is
is entitled to aliyah.
- A letter of invitation from the relative in Israel.
- A copy of the passport or identity card of the relative in Israel.
- Proof of 1st degree of kinship, e.g. birth certificates with apostille. A current certificate of
membership in a Jewish community (only if available.
Contact the visa department:
Phone: 030 - 89 04 55 23, Mon - Thu 2pm to 4pm
E-Mail: consular1@berlin.mfa.gov.il
NOTE:
If you apply in person at the consulate, please pay by credit card or debit card on site; only in exceptional cases can you pay in cash.
For German citizens born before 1928, for citizens with a Turkish passport or citizens with a Moldovan (non-biometric) passport, processing is free of charge.
PROCESSING TIMES:
As a rule, the processing time for visa applications is between 1 working day and 5 working days. Please check with the employee when submitting the application.
For applicants who have to complete application forms B and C, the processing time is usually approx. 30 working days.
Please note that the processing of visa applications around the Jewish holidays is extended according to the number of holidays. During this time, we will adjust the processing to the planned travel date.
Personal interview:
A personal interview is only possible if an appointment has been made online beforehand.
Since 01.01.2025, an electronic entry application (ETA - Early Travel Arrival) must be completed online for travelers who do not require a visa to enter Israel.
The ETA-IL electronic entry application must be completed by all travelers who are visa-exempt and are allowed to travel to Israel without a visa.
You can register online at the following link. There you will also find all further information: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/topics/eta-il/govil-landing-page
Contact the visa section:
Embassy of the State of Israel
Consular Section
Auguste-Viktoria-Str. 74 - 76
14193 Berlin
Telephone Visa Section: 030 - 89 04 55 23, Mon - Thu 2 pm to 4 pm
E-Mail: consular1@berlin.mfa.gov.il
Appointments can be booked in our online appointment system. We have provided the information and the link on our website.
Processing fees can be paid on site by debit, EC or credit card.
If the documents may be submitted by post, a completed PAYMENT FORM can be sent along or a bank transfer can be made in advance. You can find the bank details on our website www.israel.de
Important information:
The Consulate General in Munich is responsible for citizens living in the following federal states:
- Baden-Württemberg
- Bavaria
- Hessen
- Rheinland Pfalz
- Saarland
Consulate General of the State of Israel in Munich
P.O. Box 100855 80082 Munich
Visitor address:
Barer Straße 19
80333 Munich (directly at Karolinenplatz)
https://new.embassies.gov.il/munich/de/the-consulate
GENERAL INFORMATION
If you wish to undertake a visit or a tourist trip to Israel, you must be in possession of a passport, alien's passport, travel document or passport.
In principle, passports must be valid for at least 3 months on the day of entry.
Foreign passports, travel documents or travel passes must be valid for at least 12 months on the day of entry.
Visa applications must be submitted in person. Applications sent by mail can not be accepted anymore.
An appointment can be made under the following link:
https://consularappointment.mfa.gov.il/schedulingsite/?unitId=3&language=en-US&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
Visas issued are usually valid for 3 months from the date of issuance for entry into Israel. Within this period of validity, the traveler is allowed to enter Israel. The visas usually do not contain any information about the duration of the stay. The period of stay is issued by the immigration authority at the border crossing on the day of entry — usually for 3 months. Please note the entry on the entry card that you will receive upon entry.
Please note that the issuance of a visa does not automatically entitle you to enter Israel. The final control and decision always takes place at the border crossing point.
The personal appointment is only possible if an appointment has been made online beforehand https://consularappointment.mfa.gov.il/schedulingsite/?unitId=3&language=en-US&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
After the visa has been issued, the passport can be picked up with a visa
or sent to you on request — please clarify this with the employee when applying.
Please note that only visa applications that have been submitted in full with all documents can be processed.
Information for German citizens:
German citizens born after 1928 do not require a visa for a visit or a tourist trip.
German citizens may enter Israel with a temporary passport without a visa if it has a minimum validity of 3 months, just like a national passport.
__________________________________
German citizens who hold Iranian, Iraqi, Lebanese or Syrian citizenship in addition to German citizenship are currently not allowed to enter Israel. The consulate cannot grant entry to Israel for this group of persons.
German citizens who were born in one of the following countries but do not have the citizenship of the country of birth must submit a visa application via the consulate. This concerns the countries of birth Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria.
- Please go to the section “Non-German citizens” on our website and follow the instructions for applying for a visa.
Please note the additional information for Arab countries, Malaysia, Pakistan and Indonesia.
___________________________________
If children who do not require a visa are traveling to Israel, we recommend that you bring a written permission in English from the non-traveling parent along with a copy of the passport or identity card of the non-traveling parent and a copy of the child's birth certificate. This permit can be issued informally and does not require further notarization.
If you need a template, you can find one under the term
“Travel authorization” on the Internet, you will find various institutions that provide such a template.
NOTE:
If you apply in person at the consulate, please pay by credit card or debit card on site; only in exceptional cases can you pay in cash.
For German citizens born before 1928, for citizens with a Turkish passport or citizens with a Moldovan (non-biometric) passport, processing is free of charge.
PROCESSING TIMES:
As a rule, the processing time for visa applications is between 1 working day and 5 working days. Please check with the employee when submitting the application.
For applicants who have to complete application forms B and C, the processing time is usually approx. 30 working days.
Please note that the processing of visa applications around the Jewish holidays is extended according to the number of holidays. During this time, we will adjust the processing to the planned travel date.
Personal interview:
A personal interview is only possible if an appointment has been made online at https://consularappointment.mfa.gov.il/schedulingsite/?unitId=3&language=en-US&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1.
Visas for German citizens born before 1928
Since 01.01.2025, an electronic entry application (ETA - Early Travel Arrival) must be completed online for travelers who do not require a visa to enter Israel.
The ETA-IL electronic entry application must be completed by all travelers who are visa-exempt and are allowed to travel to Israel without a visa.
You can register online at the following link. You will also find all further information there: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/topics/eta-il/govil-landing-page
IMPORTANT:
Please also read the section “General Information”. There you will find further important details on how to apply for a visa.
For German citizens born before 1928, we require the following documents in order to issue a visa to Israel:
• The original passport, valid for at least 6 months
• 1 visa application form, fully completed and personally signed
• A current photograph (5 x 5 cm!)
• Completed declaration (available at the consulate)
• Your address in Israel (in the case of a private address, a letter of invitation from the person to be visited) person) or hotel reservation
• Telephone number (to be entered in the application form at the German address)
• Confirmation from a travel agency that outward and return flights have been booked
• International health insurance for the duration of the stay
• If you are visiting friends or family in Israel, please enclose a letter of invitation from the
person in Israel and a copy of his/her passport or identity card
• An €5 stamped and addressed envelope
Processing is free of charge
VISAS FOR NON-GERMAN CITIZENS
Since 01.01.2025, an Electronic Travel Assessment (ETA - Early Travel Arrival) must be completed online for travelers who do not require a visa to enter Israel.
The ETA-IL electronic entry application must be completed by all travelers who are visa-exempt and are allowed to travel to Israel without a visa.
You can register online at the following link. You will also find all further information there: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/topics/eta-il/govil-landing-page
Important:
Please also read the section “GENERAL INFORMATION”
There you will find further important information on entering the country and applying for a visa.
Attention:
Visas must be submitted in person!
Citizens holding one of the following citizenships and traveling with a national passport of the corresponding citizenship may enter Israel without a visa.
Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Equador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Gibraltar, Grenada, Germany (born 1928 or later), Greece, Great Britain, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova (biometric passports only), Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova (biometric passports only), Mongolia, Montenegro, Nauru, Netherlands, Niue, New Zealand, Norway, Austria, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Surinam, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Hungary, Uruguay, USA, Vanuatu, Belarus, Central African Republic, Cyprus.
Citizens of other countries
Citizens whose country of origin is not mentioned above must apply for a visa before entering Israel.
apply for a visa in advance.
The following documents must be submitted:
• Fully completed application form (front and back)
• Original passport valid for 3 months beyond the stay in Israel, or a travel document that is valid for at least another 12 months at the time of entry.
• A copy of the personal details page of the passport
• Original and a copy of the residence permit with a validity of at least 6 months
and a copy of the supplementary sheet (green leaflet), if available.
• Current registration certificate (Meldebescheinigung)
• The full address in Israel (to be entered in the application form)
Either hotel reservation, reservation of a vacation apartment, or in the case of package tours or round trips a travel confirmation with the itinerary of the trip, or in the case of private visits the full address plus a letter of invitation and a copy of the passport of the invited person.
invited person.
• A written reservation for a return flight.
• Proof of income: certificate of earnings, payslip, salary certificate (not an employment contract!), BWA or surplus income statement or most recent income tax assessment notice, certificate of study together with proof of funding for the student's stay (e.g. Bafögbescheid,
scholarship certificate, or similar), etc.
• In the case of an employment relationship, confirmation of leave from the employer
• Written confirmation of international health insurance valid for Israel
• Processing fee
• A stamped and addressed return envelope with €5 (no registered mail sticker!) (A5 size
recommended)
If you are traveling to Israel on business, please also enclose a letter of invitation from the company in Israel and a letter of secondment from the company that employs you.
For children who have not yet reached the age of 18 and need a visa, the following documents must be submitted:
• Completed application form
• 1 recent passport photo in the size 5 x 5 cm! (American format)
• Passport with a minimum validity of 3 months beyond the stay
• Residence permit valid for 6 months
• A copy of the birth certificate with apostille
• A CONSENT FORM signed by both parents (or the legal guardian) (please request the form here at the consulate) for the Issuance of visas.Either signed by both parents here at the consulate, or at the notary — then the document still has to be certified with an apostille.
Ask the notary where you can get the apostille.
• Copy of the mother's and father's passport with a recognizable signature.
• Possibly a certificate of custody / divorce certificate with a note on custody,or similar
• Handling charge
• An envelope with your address and 5 € stamps – no sticker of registered mail!
For German citizens born before 1928, for Turkish citizens with a Turkish passport and for Moldovan citizens (non-biometric passport), processing is free of charge.
Chinese citizens must fill out an additional form at the consulate.
Citizens of Arab countries, as well as Malaysia, Pakistan, Venezuela and Indonesia must also submit the visa application in person at the consulate.
Here, APPLICATION FORM B and APPLICATION FORM C must be completed.
Please do not reserve any flights! Only enter the desired travel date in the form. The
processing time is approx. 30 working days.
Please send us your complete application documents and the date of the trip by e-mail approx. 1 week before your date to: consular@berlin.mfa.gov.il.
10-year visas
Under certain conditions, it is possible to issue a visa with a validity of up to 10 years.
The prerequisite for this is
- The applicant must be entitled to the “right of return to Israel”.
- The applicant must have 1st degree relatives in Israel.
- The passport must have a corresponding validity.
- The applicant must have visited Israel before.
- The relevant documents must be available.
In detail, this means that in addition to the documents required to apply for a
the following documents must be submitted:
- A certificate from the Sochnut (Jewish Agency for Israel) that the applicant is
is entitled to aliyah.
- A letter of invitation from the relative in Israel.
- A copy of the passport or identity card of the relative in Israel.
- Proof of 1st degree of kinship, e.g. birth certificates with apostille. A current certificate of
membership in a Jewish community (only if available.
Contact the visa department:
Phone: 030 - 89 04 55 23, Mon - Thu 2pm to 4pm
E-Mail: consular1@berlin.mfa.gov.il
NOTE:
If you apply in person at the consulate, please pay by credit card or debit card on site; only in exceptional cases can you pay in cash.
For German citizens born before 1928, for citizens with a Turkish passport or citizens with a Moldovan (non-biometric) passport, processing is free of charge.
PROCESSING TIMES:
As a rule, the processing time for visa applications is between 1 working day and 5 working days. Please check with the employee when submitting the application.
For applicants who have to complete application forms B and C, the processing time is usually approx. 30 working days.
Please note that the processing of visa applications around the Jewish holidays is extended according to the number of holidays. During this time, we will adjust the processing to the planned travel date.
Personal interview:
A personal interview is only possible if an appointment has been made online beforehand.
1
Who can apply?
2
How to apply
3
Fill the forms
4
Schedule an appointemet
1
Who can apply?
Non-Israeli citizens who wish to receive a visa for short stays in Israel, such as tourist, medical or business visits, short-term non-academic studies, etc.
2
How to apply
The applicant must schedule an appointment and appear in person at an Israeli mission.
Appearance in person at the mission is subject to the discretion of the consular representative.
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Fill the forms
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Schedule an appointemet
To visit the mission, it is necessary to schedule an appointment in advance.
Before coming to the mission, make sure you have with you all the required documents and completed forms.
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Consular fee
Make an appointment
In cases where attendance is required, an appointment must be made in the appointment system.
Appointment scheduling software will allow you to determine in advance the time of arrival at the embassy and the type of service requested. This will allow the embassy staff to prepare in advance and ensure courteous, efficient and quick treatment.
Please note that:
1. An appointment must be made for each person who arrives (in the case of families - for each member of the family).
2. The visitor's name must be written in foreign letters only (as written in the passport).
Appointment scheduling software will allow you to determine in advance the time of arrival at the embassy and the type of service requested. This will allow the embassy staff to prepare in advance and ensure courteous, efficient and quick treatment.
Please note that:
1. An appointment must be made for each person who arrives (in the case of families - for each member of the family).
2. The visitor's name must be written in foreign letters only (as written in the passport).
Information
Contact Information Consular department Berlin:
You can contact us via email:
Consular@berlin.mfa.gov.il
or by phone Monday-Thursday between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM: 030 890 455 11
Inquiries must include your ID number.
In order to make the consular process as efficient and convenient as possible for you, we have set up a Consulate General in Munich.
Persons living in the federal states of Hessen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland, Baden-Württemberg or Bayern can contact the consulate in Munich.
Post address:
Generalkonsulat des Staates Israel in München
Postfach 100855
80082 München
https://new.embassies.gov.il/munich/de/the-consulate
List of Translaetors:
If translation services are needed (documents from Hebrew to German or German to Hebrew) - you can fine here a list of translators:
List of Lawyers
If legal services are required, you can use the list of lawyers:
List of Funeral companies
It is hereby clarified that this list does not contain any recommendation for any of the interpreters appearing on the list.
The use of their services is the applicant's responsibility.
Payment Methods
The payment amount for the requested service will be in accordance with the details provided on the consulate's website, with the exact required fee listed in the fee schedule (if document return by mail is requested, an additional postage fee of 5 Euros will be charged).
Cash: Please avoid paying in cash.
GiroKard: Payments using debit cards can only be made in person.
Credit card: in order to pay by credit card you have to fill and attach the payment form:
Document
Bank Transfer: The bank transfer must be made at least 3 business days prior to receiving the service.
When making a bank transfer, it is mandatory to include in the transfer notes: the full name of the service recipient (not the payer, if they are different), the requested service, and the Israeli ID number or passport number of the service requester.
When requesting a service (or sending documents by mail), a printout of the payment transfer confirmation must be attached.
Account Name: Botschaft des Staates Israel
Account Number: 0676114 00
IBAN: DE47100700000067611400
BIC: DEUTDEBBXXX
Security instructions for those arriving at the embassy:
You must arrive after making an appointment in advance only.
You must arrive equipped with an identification document (passport or ID card) with a photo, the required documents and a means of payment.
Please note that all visitors will be asked to undergo a security check along with their belongings.
For security reasons, personal belongings will not be allowed into the mission, including handbags and electronic devices.
Do not arrive at the mission with large handbags and/or suitcases.
Do not arrive at the mission with food and/or bottles or containers of drinks (there is a cooler in the consular waiting room).
The mission's security instructions will apply to those staying in the consular waiting room.