How to get Israel Visa?

In order to get a visa for Israel, you will have to apply offline to the Israel Visa Application Centre (VAC). Although, before carrying on with the process, you need to check the eligibility criteria for the same, this is how you will know whether you are eligible for the permit or not. The Israel visa process is given as follows:

• You can start by downloading the form from the website of Israel VAC.
• Fill out the application form thoroughly. You will have to type in the application forms as handwritten forms are not accepted.
• You can then collect the documents specified by the VAC.
• Submit the documents to the Israel VAC as per the jurisdiction.
• Your documents will then be verified.
• You can then pay the fee and the processing will begin.
• After the verification, you will be informed if there are other requirements as well.

After the submission of the documents, the processing will begin. Your documents will be verified by the VAC officials. If there are any missing documents, you will be informed accordingly. You can submit the documents and the application form personally, through a representative or through a visa agency. Although, there are other documents that are to be submitted in case you are not submitting the form yourself.

Israel Visa Types

If your stay is for more than a year, you will have to apply for a residence permit.

At the time of filling out the form, you need to make sure that you are providing the correct information and details. If any information is found to be false and is untraceable, there are chances that your Israel visa application may get rejected. Such a visa rejection can affect your future applications for permits to not just Israel but other countries as well.

Israel Visa Types

There are different types of visa for Israel categorised based on the purpose of the visit, length of stay permitted and other factors. The types of Israel visa are given as follows:

• A1 - Temporary Resident Visa

  This visa is given to the ones who are willing to move to Israel and have passed the test with aliya (immigration) representative of the Jewish Agency. It is provided only after the application and the examination has been approved by the diplomatic or consular representative from the Israeli Mission.

• A2 - Student Visa

  This permit is issued to those applicants who are willing to travel to Israel to pursue education. It can be issued for short term courses as well as long term courses and the validity of visa will differ accordingly.

• A3 - Clergy

  As the name suggests, this permit is issued to the clergymen who are visiting Israel to fulfil the clerical duties for the religious communities. The validity of the permit will also vary accordingly.

• A4 - For Spouses and Children

  This permit is provided to the children and spouses of the resident visa holders or citizens living in Israel. The validity of this permit will depend on the type of permit the sponsor is holding.

• B1 - Work Visa

  A work permit is issued to applicants who are willing to work in Israel. To get this permit, the applicant must have a confirmed job in Israel. The validity of the permit will depend on what kind of employment has been acquired.

• B2 - Tourist/Visitor/Business Visa

  This permit is issued to the ones who are willing to travel to Israel for tourism and leisure or to visit their friends and family in the country. This is a short term visa and generally is single-entry. It is also issued to businessmen for business related visits, which may be multiple-entry in this case.

Documents for Israel Visa

There are different kinds of requirements based on the type of visa. Some of the common documents are listed as follows:

• An original passport that is valid for at least 6 months ahead of the date of travel.
• Coloured photographs as per the photo specifications
• A cover letter with all the required details
• Travel Itinerary
• Confirmed flight tickets
• Income Tax Returns proof
• Travel and Medical Insurance
• Adhaar Card photocopy
• Approval Letter from the employer
• Proof of accommodation - invitation letter, hotel reservation, etc.
• Proof of purpose of visit - invitation letter, exhibition or conference pass, etc.
• Proof of sufficient funds - bank statement or any other equivalent document.

Photo Specifications

• Two copies must be provided
• Photo size: 55mm x 55 mm.
• Coloured copy must be provided.
• The face must cover about 70-80% of the frame.
• Head should well-centred.
• The picture must not be older than 6 months.
• The background must be white.
• Neutral expressions
• Glasses are not permitted.
• Clothing shouldn’t match the background.
• Headgears are not allowed except for religious reasons.

Israel Visa Fees

The fees to get an Israel visa for Indians is paid at the time of submitting the application form and the supporting documents. The fee may vary depending on several factors such as the type of permit, whether the permit is single-entry or multiple-entry, the purpose of the visit, service fee and other charges. It can also vary as per the exchange rate of the currency at the time of application.

Entry	Purpose	Stay Duration	Validity	Fees
Multiple entry Normal	B2	1 month	3 months	4110.0
Multiple entry Normal	B1	1 month	3 months	4110.0
Multiple entry Normal	A2	1 month	3 months	4110.0

France Schengen Visa Status

While you are waiting for an answer, you can perform a Israel Visa status check online. You can do this by visiting the website of the VAC, and entering your application number and name at the tracking portal. You can also check your Israel Visa application status by contacting the travel agency you have applied through.