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Entry visas for university or yeshiva students

This service enables foreign university or yeshiva students who want to study at institutions of higher education or at yeshivas in Israel, to submit an application for a visa.
Required Documents To Apply
Application for a student visa, completed and signed.
Recent passport photo (against a white background, with full front view of face, measuring 5x5 cm).
Foreign passport, valid for the period of the visa.
Confirmation of acceptance to the educational institution.
Confirmation of payment of tuition.
Proof of means of subsistence (printout of bank statement for at least three months).
Birth certificate (no need for an apostille stamp or chain of signatures).
Medical insurance.
Proof of residence in Israel.
Photographs of parents' passports
Tip
Applicants who wish to study in Israel are required to submit the following documents:
1. Passport valid for a minimum of one year.
2. Clearly filled out visa application form. Must contain: applicant’s email address, applicant phone number.
(Note: The part of the form that reads ‘Permanent address abroad” refers to your contact details in your country of origin).
3. 2 passport pictures on a white background (5cm X 5cm).
4. Letter of admission from School/institution in Israel
5. Official Bank Statements for the last six months (In case of sponsorship, include statements of applicant and sponsor).
6. Photocopies of relevant documents or certificates.
7. Proof of payment of fees to the school
8. Receipt of payment from bank (Refer to Consular Fees for further details )
Required presence at the Consulate
The applicant must appear in person at the mission.
Download the Form
Please note
Consular Service Fees
1. Tourist Visa - 325.00 GHC
2. Student Visa - 635.00 GHC
3. Work Visa - 635.00 GHC
4. New Passport (Adult) - 945.00 GHC
5. New Passport (Children) - 505.00 GHC
6. Document Authentication - 185.00 GHC Per document

The respective amount for a service required should be paid in cash at the Embassy. Kindly ensure that you always arrive with the exact amount to be paid.

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Who can apply?

The service is available to university or yeshiva students who want to study at an institution of higher education or at a yeshiva in Israel.

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How to apply

The applicant must submit a visa application, completed and signed, with supporting documents attached.

The completed application and supporting documents should be sent by email to an Israeli mission in the country where the applicant lives.

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If the confirmation of acceptance states that the student will be accompanied by another person – the details of such person should be provided, including their passport number.

 

If the applicant is under age 18, both parents must sign before the consular representative.

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Schedule AN appointment

Any visit to a mission must be arranged in advance through the online appointment scheduler.

The affidavit that is to be signed must be prepared in advance.
 

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Consular Fee

Payment must be made according to the Consular fee Chart.

CONSULAR APPOINTMENT
To book for a Consular Service appointment or interview, kindly send email to consularservices@accra.mfa.gov.il.

CONSULAR HOURS
• Monday – Friday: 09:00-12:00

Consular Enquiries (Phone) - 0302-743838 (ext 1 & 4):
• Monday – Friday: 9:00:12:00

For any information after the application has been submitted, please send a mail to: consularservices@accra.mfa.gov.il
For Israeli citizens only, phone number in case of emergency: +233-241514584.
Do not contact this number about visa issues.