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Embassy of Israel San José

Entry visa for visiting or touring Israel.

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.
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).
Une attestation d’assurance couvrant toute la période du séjour en Israël
Two recent duplicate passport photos, color against a white background, with full front view of face, measuring 5x5 cm).
Required presence at the Consulate
The applicant must appear in person at the Israeli mission in his country of residence.
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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.

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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

   Visa Application Form, completed and signed

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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

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Information

Starting from August 1st 2024, foreign citizens will not be able to arrive in Israel without an ETA-IL approval or a valid visa.

The ETA-IL approval will remain valid for up to two years, or until the passport expiration date – whichever comes first.

During the month of July, the application will be free of charge. After the pilot period the ETA-IL will costs NIS 25.

Following is the link to the ETA-IL system:

https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/