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: 19/07/2024
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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Information and requirements:
Information contained in this website is general and does not supersede the provisions of the laws of the State of Israel.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reserves the right to modify the procedures from time to time.
In any case of a discrepancy, the provisions of Israeli law and/or local law and/or procedures of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs take precedence over the information appearing on this website.
The Minister of the Interior of the State of Israel is in charge of implementing the laws of the State which specify the conditions for entering Israel (the Law of Return, 5710 - 1950, and the Entry into Israel Law, 5712 - 1952). The power to implement these laws abroad was delegated to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Official Announcements Gazette 255 of October 16, 1952) and to Israel's representatives abroad (Official Announcements Gazette 2465 of October 7, 1978).
The consulate will not consider applications from citizens of the following countries: Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, and Syria.
Reciprocal privileges for US citizens at border control:
These guidelines are intended to specify the method of arranging for entry of US citizens who wish to come to Israel and pass through Israel's border crossings, including the stage where they are still outside Israel and have not reached its border crossings. Moreover, the privileges will also apply, as detailed in this document, to US citizens who are residents of the Judea and Samaria area or who possess additional citizenship included in the appendix to the Citizenship and Entry into Israel Law (Temporary Order), 5782/2022 (hereafter, "the Temporary Order").
Information contained in this website is general and does not supersede the provisions of the laws of the State of Israel.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reserves the right to modify the procedures from time to time.
In any case of a discrepancy, the provisions of Israeli law and/or local law and/or procedures of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs take precedence over the information appearing on this website.
The Minister of the Interior of the State of Israel is in charge of implementing the laws of the State which specify the conditions for entering Israel (the Law of Return, 5710 - 1950, and the Entry into Israel Law, 5712 - 1952). The power to implement these laws abroad was delegated to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Official Announcements Gazette 255 of October 16, 1952) and to Israel's representatives abroad (Official Announcements Gazette 2465 of October 7, 1978).
The consulate will not consider applications from citizens of the following countries: Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, and Syria.
Reciprocal privileges for US citizens at border control:
These guidelines are intended to specify the method of arranging for entry of US citizens who wish to come to Israel and pass through Israel's border crossings, including the stage where they are still outside Israel and have not reached its border crossings. Moreover, the privileges will also apply, as detailed in this document, to US citizens who are residents of the Judea and Samaria area or who possess additional citizenship included in the appendix to the Citizenship and Entry into Israel Law (Temporary Order), 5782/2022 (hereafter, "the Temporary Order").
Required presence at the Consulate
Appearance in person at the mission is subject to the discretion of the consular representative.
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Who can apply
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How to apply
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Fill the forms
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Schedule an appointment
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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.
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Fill the forms
Visa Application Form, completed and signed.
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Schedule an appointemet
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.
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Consular fee
Consult the fees table to see fees application prices
Schedule an Appointment
Schedule an Appointment to Request an Entry Visa for Visiting or Touring Israel