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.
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.
Please note: The application to the Israeli mission will be made by the local employment agency that recruited the worker.
Application for an entry visa to Israel
Passport valid for 3 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
Employment contract
Training certificate
Certification from the local labor ministry that the local employment agency that recruited the worker possesses a valid brokerage license
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.
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 website.
Contact details for consular inquiries:
Contact details for Hebrew or English speaking Consular Officer:
Consular Section direct telephone number: +36-1-392-6278 (voice mail)
Embassy central telephone number: +36-1-392-6200
E-mail: consular1@budapest.mfa.gov.il
Contact details for Hungarian speaking Consular Officer:
Consular Section direct telephone number: +36-1-392-6283
Embassy central telephone number: +36-1-392-6200
E-mail: consular@budapest.mfa.gov.il
After office hours, call the Embassy's central number (+36-1-392-6200) and follow the instructions of the automated system.
In case of emergency and only in case of emergency, call or whatsapp call the +36-30-454-2779 cell number.
Security requirements for visitors of the consular services of the Embassy:
1. Visiting the Consular Section is only by prior appointment.
2. Please bring photo ID (passport, ID) with you.
3. All visitors and their luggage will be subject to a security check.
4. For security reasons, personal items (e.g. bags, mobile phones, electrical equipment) are not allowed on the Embassy premises.
5. Please do not bring any handbags or suitcases into the Embassy.
6. Do not bring food and/or drink containers/bottles.
7. Instructions from security staff must be followed at all times.
8. If there is a need for escorting the visitor, the details of the escorting person is required and must be sent in advance.