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Note: Israel Embassy has outsourced their visas to VFS Delhi. Effective April 24th, 09 and in Mumbai from May 15th, 2009.

Note: Embassy in New Delhi is diverting passports issued in South India, Hyderabad, Bangalore or Chennai etc. to their Consulate in Mumbai. Specially if the routing is via Mumbai.

Note: Visa applications will not be accepted on 1st working day of every month, however passport received from the Embassy/ Consulate general will be handed over to the Applicant.

Tourist (B2) Visa

Visa Fee Details
B2 (Business / Tourism) INR 950

  • The Applicant should have a Passport valid for at least six months (any other type of travel document should be valid for at least six months), beyond the intended duration of stay in the Israel territory and with at least one blank page to affix the visa.
  • Application form to be completely filled and signed by the applicant. (photocopy allowed).
  • One VFS Consent form to be signed by the Applicant.
  • Two passport-size colour photographs with white background. It should have a close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph. It should be 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm. The photograph should not have any staple marks. Scanned & colour photocopies would NOT be accepted.
  • A covering letter from the applicant introducing himself/herself, explaining the purpose, duration & itinerary of the visit in brief.
  • Leave letter from employer / school stating dates of travel/ No-Objection Certificate is required.
  • Proof of funds for stay / Evidence of source of Financial support such as : Bank statement for last three months (Name of the applicant should be certified by the bank in the statement). Statement downloaded from the internet will NOT be accepted.
  • Proof of purpose of the visit: evidence of accommodation, e.g. confirmed hotel reservation or confirmation of organized tour.
  • Travel itinerary or copy of booking.
  • Overseas travel medical insurance valid for Israel. The insurance has to cover the applicant for at least 40,000 US$ or equivalent, for all risks e.g. accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation etc. The policy has to clearly specify the period of validity and has to cover the entire duration of the trip including the date of arrival & departure.
  • Children under 18 traveling without one or both parents or without a legal guardian must be present in the Embassy at the time of interview (both the parents or legal guardian) and also a copy of passport's 1st and last page of parent.
  • One Photocopy of first and last page of the passport (in one page) to be submitted

Note: Applicant could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if required by The Embassy / Consulate General of Israel.
Processing time will be minimum of 04 working days (including day submission at VFS) for B2 Visa and minimum of 04 working days (including day of Submission at VFS) for B1 and A2 Visa (after receiving an approval from the Ministry of Interior in Israel). Applications accepted at The Israel Visa Application Centers will be submitted on the next working day to the Embassy / Consulate General of Israel.
Processed passports can be collected after a minimum of Five working days & Eight Working days as the case may be (including day of submission at VFS) from The Israel Visa Application Centers between 1300 Hrs -1600 Hrs.

Download Visa Forms for Tourist (B2) Visa
Tourist (B2)
Consent Form

Business / Meeting / Conference (B2) Visa

Visa Fee Details
B2 (Business / Tourism) INR 950

  • The Applicant should have a Passport valid for at least six months (any other type of travel document should be valid for at least six months), beyond the intended duration of stay in the Israel territory and with at least one blank page to affix the visa.
  • Application form to be completely filled and signed by the applicant. (photocopy allowed).
  • One VFS Consent form to be signed by the Applicant.
  • Two passport-size colour photographs with white background. It should have a close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph. It should be 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm. The photograph should not have any staple marks. Scanned & colour photocopies would NOT be accepted.

A Covering letter from the Indian organization or company containing following details:

  1. Name and designation of the applicant and also of the signatory (of managerial or executive level) with signature certifying that you will be visiting the Israeli company concerned.
  2. An outline of the applicant's itinerary, purpose of visit names and addresses of the companies he/she intends to visit.
  3. Days of the intended stay.

A signed invitation letter (in Hebrew) from the Israeli company containing following detail:**

  1. Name of the applicant invited.
  2. Passport number of the applicant.
  3. Duration of visit & purpose of travel to Israel.
  4. Days of the intended stay & dates of Visit.

**This letter should come to the Embassy by Fax from Israel- ** Fax No. of Embassy/Consulate- Delhi- +91-11-30414555 & for Mumbai- +91-022-22824727.

Proof of funds for stay/ Evidence of source of Financial support such as:

  1. Bank statement for last three months (Name of the applicant should be certified by the bank in the statement) -- Statement downloaded from the internet will NOT be accepted.
  2. Salary Statement for the last 2 months.
  3. Income Tax returns for the last three years.

  • Flight Ticket Booking.
  • Overseas travel medical insurance valid for Israel .The insurance has to cover the applicant for at least 40,000 US$ or equivalent, for all risks e.g. accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation etc. The policy has to clearly specify the period of validity and has to cover the entire duration of the trip including the date of arrival & departure.
  • One Photocopy of first and last page of the passport (in one page) to be submitted.

Note: Applicant could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if required by The Embassy / Consulate General of Israel. Processing time will be minimum of 04 working days (including day submission at VFS) for B2 Visa and minimum of 04 working days (including day of Submission at VFS) for B1 and A2 Visa (after receiving an approval from the Ministry of Interior in Israel). Applications accepted at The Israel Visa Application Centers will be submitted on the next working day to the Embassy / Consulate General of

Processed passports can be collected after a minimum of Five working days & Eight Working days as the case may be (including day of submission at VFS) from The Israel Visa Application Centers between 1300 Hrs -1600 Hrs.

Download Visa Forms for Business / Meeting / Conference (B2) Visa
Business / Meeting / Conference (B2)
Consent Form

Employment / Work Visa (B1) Visa

Visa Fee Details
B1 (Employment / Work) INR 00 (Gratis))*

NOTE: The approval has to be issued first by the Israeli Ministry of Interior). B1 applicants need to submit a medical report from East West medical center: The address is, Delhi B-28, G-K-1, New Delhi Contact no: 29243701-3 and Bombay Hospital medical center: The address is Mumbai 12, V. Thackersay Road, Marine Lines, Bombay -400 020 Contact No: 22067676 ext. 280.

  • The Applicant should have a Passport valid for at least three years (any other type of travel document should be valid for at least three Years), and with at least one blank page to affix the visa. No visa will be issued on the additional pages of the passport.
  • Application form to be completely filled and signed by the applicant. (photocopy allowed).
  • One VFS Consent form to be signed by the Applicant.
  • One passport-size colour photograph with white background. It should have a close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph. It should be 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm. The photograph should not have any staple marks. Scanned & colour photocopies would NOT be accepted.
  • Police Clearance Certificate. Police verification should NOT be more than 01 month old.* In Original. Attested by Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi/ Dhaka /Kathmandu/Colombo (For Indian nationals the document shall be attested with "APOSTILLE" sticker by the Ministry of External Affairs, Consular Division, Patiala House).
  • If Married visit with your Spouse and the ID proof of the Spouse -example Passport, Election Card or Driving License.* (Personal appearance of Spouse at Israel Visa Application Centre is mandatory).
  • Medical Fitness Certificate - Medical report from East West Medical Center Only- Medical report should include- General, AIDS test and Ex ray report. Address of East west medical centre is
  • B-28, G-K-1, New Delhi Contact no: 011-29243701-3
  • 12, V. Thackersay Road, Marine Lines, Mumbai -400 020 Contact No: 022-22067676 ext. 280
  • Copy of Contract of Intent duly signed by employer and employee.
  • Copy of the document mentioned in approved list from Ministry of Interior in Israel (in case applicant has).
  • One Photocopy of first and last page of the passport (in one page) to be submitted.

Download Visa Forms for Employment / Work Visa (B1) Visa
Employment / Work Visa (B1)
Consent Form

Student Visa (A2) Visa

Visa Fee Details
A2 (Student) INR 00 (Gratis))*
A2 (Student Individuals) INR 2000

Note: This visa category need a pre approval from Ministry of Interior in Israel, however Students applying directly/ individual have to pay a visa fee as applicable.

  • The Applicant should have a Passport valid for at least six months (any other type of travel document should be valid for at least six months), beyond the intended duration of stay in the Israel territory and with at least one blank page to affix the visa.
  • Application form to be completely filled and signed by the applicant. (photocopy allowed).
  • One VFS Consent form to be signed by the Applicant.
  • Two Recent (not older than six months) passport-size photographs in color with white background. (3.5cm / 4.5cm). Please Do NOT Staple the photograph.
  • A covering letter from the Applicant.
  • An approval from the institute, where the applicant is going to study .(in this approval , It should indicate the name of the applicant , passport no, duration of stay).
  • Days of the intended stay.
  • Proof of funds for stay/ Evidence of source of Financial support such as : Bank statement for last three months (Name of the applicant should be certified by the bank in the statement) -- Statement downloaded from the internet will NOT be accepted.
  • Flight Ticket Booking.
  • Overseas travel medical insurance valid for Israel. The insurance has to cover the applicant for at least 40,000 US$ or equivalent, for all risks e.g. accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation etc. The policy has to clearly specify the period of validity and has to cover the entire duration of the trip including the date of arrival & departure.
  • One Photocopy of first and last page of the passport (in one page) to be submitted.

Note: Applicant could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if required by The Embassy / Consulate General of Israel.

A2 (Student Gratis) should be pre approved from the Ministry of Interior in Israel.

Download Visa Forms for Student Visa (A2) Visa
Student Visa (A2)
Consent Form
NameIsrael
LocationEastern Mediterranean.
TimeIST (-) 3 1/2 hrs
CapitalJerusalem
Area21,946 sq kms
LanguageHebrew, Arabic and English.
Population5,970,700
National Day10 May (Independence Day)
CurrencyNew Shekel (IS) 1 = INR 12.7803
ClimateMediterranean, with a pleasant spring and autumn. Winters in the north can be cool. Rain in winter is widespread, particularly in Jerusalem. Snow is rare. Summers can be very hot, especially in the south. The Red Sea resort of Eilat has a good climate for beach holidays all the year round.
HolidaysYEAR 2010: 28 Feb Purim. 30 Mar Pesach (Passover). 19 Apr Yom Ha'Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day). 19 May Shavuot (Pentecost). 9 Sep - 10 Sep Rosh Hashana (New Year). 18 Sep Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). 1 Oct Simchat Torah. 29 Oct Sukkot (Tabernacles). 2 Dec - 9 Dec Chanukah (Festival of Lights).

AirlinesEl Al Israel Airlines ((LY))

AirportsBen Gurion (TLV) (Tel Aviv)Eilat Central (ETH)

Embassy of Israel

Address3, Aurangzeb Road,
CityNew Delhi - 110 011.
CountryIndia
Telephone3041 4500 / 01
Fax3041 4555
TimingsMon to Fri
Office Timings0900 to 1700 hrs (Mon to Thu) & 0900 to 1500 hrs (Fri)
Visa Timings0930 to 1500 hrs
Collection Timings0930 to 1230 hrs
Email
Website

The Israel Visa Application Centre

AddressInternational Trade Tower, S-2 Level, Nehru Place,
CityNew Delhi - 110019
CountryIndia
Telephone011- 4222 0365
Fax
TimingsMon to Fri
Office Timings0900 to 1600 hrs.
Visa Timings0900 to 1200 hrs. (Applicants / Representatives / Travel Agents) & 1300 to 1600 hrs. (Applicants / Representative)
Collection Timings1300 to 1600 hrs. (Collection of Passports)
Emailinfoisrael.northin@vfshelpline.com
Website

Consulate General of Israel

AddressEarnest House, 16th Floor, N.C.P.A. Marg, 194 Nariman Point,
CityMumbai - 400 021
CountryIndia
Telephone022- 2282 2822
Fax022- 2282 4727
TimingsMon to Fri
Office Timings0900 to 1700 hrs
Visa Timings1000 to 1200 hrs
Collection Timings1000 to 1200 hrs
Emailinfo@mumbai.mfa.gov.il
Website

The Israel Visa Application Centre

Address15, Tulsiani Chambers,Free Press Journal Marg,Nariman Point,
CityMumbai- 400 021
CountryIndia
Telephone022- 3209 1353
Fax
TimingsMon to Fri
Office Timings0900 to 1600 hrs.
Visa Timings0900 to 1200 hrs. (Applicants / Representatives / Travel Agents) & 1300 to 1600 hrs. (Applicants / Representative)
Collection Timings1300 to 1600 hrs. (Collection of Passports)
Emailinfoisrael.westin@vfshelpline.com
Website

Honorary Consulate of Israel

AddressVishwakarma, 86C, Topies Road (South),
CityKolkata- 700 046
CountryIndia
Telephone033- 2285 0082
Fax033- 2285 0561
TimingsMon to Fri
Office Timings1000 to 1730 hrs, Sat: 1000 to 1330 hrs
Visa Timings
Collection Timings
Emailhneotia@vsnl.net
Website
Download Visa Forms for Tourist (B2) Visa
Tourist (B2)
Consent Form
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Business / Meeting / Conference (B2)
Consent Form
Download Visa Forms for Employment / Work Visa (B1) Visa
Employment / Work Visa (B1)
Consent Form
Download Visa Forms for Student Visa (A2) Visa
Student Visa (A2)
Consent Form
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