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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
The consular department will not accept any visitors without an appointment being scheduled. Collection and drop offs of documents will only be done by appointment from 12:00 - 14:00 daily, please bring along personal ID or an accreditation letter for a courier.
Required presence at the Consulate
The applicant must appear in person at the mission.
Download the Form
Please note
Fees and payment methods:

You can pay in cash or by bank transfer.
When using EFT you must note the name of applicant and send a proof of payment.
If you are making payment from outside of South Africa, you must make sure to cover all transfer costs.

BANK DETAILS:
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
ACC NAME: EMBASSY OF ISRAEL
BRANCH: PRETORIA 251345
ACC NO: 62901663345
SWIFT CODE: FIRNZAJJ
PLEASE USE YOUR NAME AND ID AS REFERENCE
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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.

Please note:


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.