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Embassy of Israel The Kingdom of Bahrain

Entry visa for visiting or touring Israel.

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.
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).
Proof of insurance covering the entire period of stay 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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VISA TYPE, FORMS and more documents requirements


Please see bellow IMPORTANT INFORMATION at the end of the page.

links to download each, application form, type.



Required presence at the Consulate
The applicant must appear in person at the Israeli mission in his country of residence.
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Please note
Traveling to the Palestinian Authorities

For Palestinian identity/passport holders, kindly send an email to:mnz@mgar.co.il​

For non-Palestinian ID/passport holders, please send an email to: inquiry@cogat.gov.il

The detailed instructions are provided in the attached PDF: Guide for Crossing the Israeli Land Borders to the Palestinian Authorities​Entering Gaza​​
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Who can apply?

 Non-Israeli citizens who wish to receive a visa for short stays in Israel, such as tourist, medical or business visits, short-term non-academic studies, etc.

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How to apply

 The applicant must schedule an appointment and appear in person at an Israeli mission.

Appearance in person 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 mission, it is necessary to 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

To view the consular fees please click here

 

   
 

Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 Before applying for a visa, please check if your nationality requires a visa!

Click here ​​

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  1. All Visa applicants (Bahrain citizens & Residents) are required to come personally to the Embassy for Visa application, Submission & Passports after sending all the requirements to the mentioned emails.

     

  2.  Visa applicants (Bahrain citizens & Residents) are required to call from Sunday to Thursday 1 pm - 3 pm on 17460500 to book an appointment at the Embassy for interview bringing: Visa application, required documents, passport.

     (Appointment only from 10 am to 1:00 pm)- Kindly note that the visa process will take  2 to 3 weeks.

    Please submit your Visa application at least **one month before** your scheduled trip to Israel.

     

  3.  For Non-Bahrain national, living in other GCC countries: 

a. Sending visa application form, required documents via email:

Consular@manama.mfa.gov.il

Consular2@manama.mfa.gov.il

cc: consul@manama.mfa.gov.il

b. Sending Passport via DHL paying for both ways ( sending and receiving)

 Financial Harbour West Tower Bl/sites/default/files/2025-04/official_visa_application_for_un_employees_2020_11_23.pdfdg. no. 1459, Road 4626 Manama/Sea Front, Block 346  - Embassy Of Israel 

 

VISA TYPE & FORMS


1. Visa application form – General public (GCC Citizens and Residents) 

2. Visa application form – for foreign passports (Diplomatic & Service) 

3. Official Visa form for UN Employees    

 

 

VISA REQUIRMENTS

Bahraini Diplomatic and Special passport holders are exempted from visit visas. 

All national passports who require a visa: 

  1. To fill the appropriate form.
  2. Passport copy.
  3. Passport size photo (scan) white background, no face cover, facing front.
  4. Please send the payment to NBB bank account: BH13NBOB00000099654229, check updated visa fee at the link provided, (above section 5)
  5. While paying state your full name and passport number (to appear on the slip), send the slip.
  6. Travel insurance copy.
  7. Copy of flight ticket or flight reservation.
  8. Copy of Hotel booking.
  9. Copy of bank statement for the last 3 months.
  10. Confirmation Letter of employment, from employer.
  11. In case of a business trip: Attach an invitation letter from the hosting company.
  12. For expats (non-GCC nationality): Attach CPR + residency permit.
  13. For minors:
  • In case of going without the parents; a Consent letter from parents/legal guardian authenticated by a lawyer.
  • In case only one of the parents is going with the minor, consent of the other parent is required, authenticated by lawyer.
  • Birth certificate (including parent’s name). 

 

Palestinian Authority entry

 

If you are planning to visit the Palestinian Authorities, please refer to the link:

https://www.gov.il/en/departments/coordination-of-government-activities-in-the-territories/govil-landing-page