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: 12/07/2024
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).
Medical insurance in force for the entire period of the visit in Israel.
Two recent duplicate passport photos, color against a white background, with full front view of face, measuring 5x5 cm).
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In order to check if you are required to apply for a visa to Israel before travelling, please visit: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/dynamiccollectors/ashrotzarim?skip=0
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Please note that as of the 1st of August 2024, all international travelers to Israel who hold a passport of a country that is not required to have a visa granted from the Israeli Embassy (such as Britain, the USA, all EU countries and others) must apply for an ETA at least 72 hours before travel.
For more information, please see the Ministry of Interior notice - https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/learn-about/
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An application for a entry visa for short term purposes to Israel is 21 GBP in 2024. Processing time is up to 5 working days, and in some cases up to 45 - we will advise you if this is the case.
Required presence at the Consulate
Appearance in person at the mission is subject to the discretion of the consular representative.
We additionally require proof of your residency in the UK - a photocopy of your BRP and your tenancy agreement. Do not send us your physical BRP, we take no responsibility for it if you do send it.
If you do not possess a BRP, we need to see your visa or your right to stay in the UK
Please note
All visa applications for minors require physical presence at the consulate together with both parents so that they can provide consent. In this case, do not post us your application documents, rather bring them with you to your meeting.
Contrary to the written above, postal visa applications for adults can be submitted by post or at the embassy. please do not email us your documents, rather post them to us at:
Visa Services - Israeli Consulate
2 Palace Green
London
W8 4QB
Please include a special next day delivery self addressed pre paid envelope so we can post your documents back to you
Should you still wish to come to the embassy for your application, please print out your documents and bring them with you, do not send them to us prior to your meeting.
Please note
Please note that some applications will take longer than the average 7 working days, we will advise if this is the case.
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Who can apply?
Foreign citizens who wish to receive a visa for a short stay in Israel for the purposes of visiting, sightseeing, medical tourism, business, non-academic studies for a short period, etc., may submit the application.
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How to apply
Fill out the attached form and send it to the Israeli representative office. Personal appearance at the mission is subject to the discretion of the consular representative.
To visit the embassy, 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.
All Visa applications for minors must be submitted at the consulate physically with both parents present. Adults over the age of 18 can submit their application via post or at the embassy via appointment only
Please set an appointment below if you are submitting a request for a minor, or if you are an adult and do not wish to post us your application.
If you are sending your application by post, please attach the payment form filled out with payment details. Payment can also be made via postal order to the embassy of the state of Israel