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Application for work visa in Israel

The service enables foreigners over age 18, who wish to work in Israel, to submit an application for a work visa (except for caregivers). A work visa procedure can start only after receiving approval from the Ministry of the Interior in Israel
Required Documents To Apply
Application for entry visa to Israel
Passport valid for two years (for caregivers – valid for three years)
Two recent duplicate passport photos (color against a white background, with full front view of face, measuring 5x5 cm)
Criminal clearance certificate valid for 6 months, translated and certified
Birth certificate, translated and certified
Confirmation of medical tests carried out at laboratories or hospitals recognized by the mission
Declaration of agreement to be fingerprinted and photographed
Certificate of eligibility from the Jewish Agency/Nativ Liaison Bureau (for persons eligible under the Law of Return only)
Tip
Prior of scheduling appointment and visiting the embassy, make sure to send all of the above documents scanned to the Consular section of the embassy on the following emails:

consular@sofia.mfa.gov.il
consular1@sofia.mfa.gov.il
Required presence at the Consulate
The applicant must present himself for a personal interview at an Israeli mission in the country where he lives.
Please note
The embassy does not offer services for finding employment.

Israeli employers should contact the Ministry of Interior of Israel and declare their intention to hire the respective foreign worker.

After passing the preliminary check, the embassy will be notified that the respective foreign worker has been approved and an appointment can be set.

The respective applicant must bring all of the above mentioned documents in original on the day of the appointment.

Please be aware that the consul may also require additional documents if deemed necessary.
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Who can apply
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Related documents
How to apply
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Fill out the form
Fill the forms
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appointment
Schedule an appointment
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Who can apply?

Those eligible to receive the service are foreigners over age 18 with no first-degree relatives in Israel, on whose behalf an application for a work visa has been submitted and whose application has been approved by the Population and Immigration Authority.
This visa is also intended for persons eligible under the Law of Return and for foreign specialists, athletes and performing artists who have been invited to Israel

 

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How to apply

All the required forms should be completed and submitted as per the instructions, in the country where the applicant lives. The applicant must come for a personal interview at the mission, subject to receiving an invitation.
 

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Fill the forms

 

•    Application for entry visa to Israel
•    Passport valid for two years (for caregivers – valid for three years)
•    Two recent duplicate passport photos (color against a white background, with full front view of face, measuring 5x5 cm)
•    Criminal clearance certificate valid for 6 months, translated and certified
•    Birth certificate, translated and certified
•    Confirmation of medical tests carried out at laboratories or hospitals recognized by the mission
•    Declaration of agreement to be fingerprinted and photographed
•    Certificate of eligibility from the Jewish Agency/Nativ Liaison Bureau (for persons eligible under the Law of Return only)
 

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Schedule an appointemet

To visit the mission, it is necessary 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


The fee will be paid by the inviting entity, at the time of submitting the application.
If the fee has not been paid in Israel, a fee will be collected according to the schedule of fees on the mission's websit

How to schedule an appointment
Please make sure to contact the embassy at least 1 month before your planned date of travel.

You may schedule an appointment via the following methods
Telephone: +359 2 903 35 12 or +359 2 903 35 14
Mail: consular@sofia.mfa.gov.il or consular1@sofia.mfa.gov.il
Information

The following laboratories/hospitals are recognized by the mission:

"Vita" clinic - Sofia, 9 Dragovitsa str.

"Medicus Alpha" clinic - Plovdiv, 21 Veliko Tarnovo str.

"Equita" clinic - Varna, 16 Stefan Stambolov str.

"Sveti Georgi Pobedonosets" clinic - Burgas, 1 Vanche Mihaylov str.