Business / Meeting / Conference (B2) Visa

• One duly filled Visa Application form and signed by the applicant. (1 application form per person).
• Two latest (not older than six months) passport-size photographs in color with white background. Photograph should be pasted, NOT stapled. For applicants from Delhi – photo size should be (55 * 55 mm) & for applicants from Mumbai- photo size should be (35 * 45 mm).
• All documents (requisite) should be in A4 size and not in back to back format, applicable for Delhi only.
• The Applicant’s Passport should be valid for at least six months (any other type of travel document must be valid for at least six months), beyond the intended duration of stay in the Israel territory. The passport should have at least one blank page to affix the visa.
• One VFS Consent form duly signed by the Applicant.

Application should be enclosed with a signed invitation letter (in Hebrew) from the Israeli company having the following details:**

• Name of the applicant invited.
• Passport number of the applicant.
• Duration of visit & purpose of travel to Israel.
• Days of the intended stay and dates of Visit.

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

A Covering letter from the Indian organization or company giving following details should also be enclosed with the application:

• The name and designation of the applicant, and also of the signatory (of managerial or executive level) with signature verifying that the applicant will be visiting the Israeli company concerned.
• An outline of the applicant's travel itinerary, purpose of visit, names and addresses of the companies he/she intends to pay a visit to.
• Number of days the applicant will be staying in the country.

Evidence of funds for stay / proof of source of financial support like:

• Bank statements of past three months (the Name of the applicant should be certified by the bank in the statement) -- Statement downloaded from the internet WILL NOT be accepted.
• Salary Statements for the last 2 months.
• Income Tax returns statements for the past three years.
• Confirmed Flight Ticket Booking.
• Overseas travel medical insurance is valid for Israel. The insurance must cover the applicant for approx. 40,000 US$ or equivalent, for all kind of risks such as accident, medical emergency evacuation, illness etc. The policy should clearly specify the period of validity and must cover the complete duration of the trip including the date of arrival & departure. The Travel Insurance should have a validity of one year.
• One Color Photocopy of the first and last page of the passport (in one page) should be attached with the visa application form.

Note: Apart from the above mentioned documents, applicants could be asked for additional documents or might be called for Interview (if required by The Embassy / Consulate General of Israel).

Visa Processing time will be a minimum of 4 working days (including day submission at VFS) for B2 Visa and minimum of 4 working days (including day of Submission at VFS) for B1 and A2 Visa (after getting 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.

Applicants can collect the processed passports 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.

The Visa Fee will be accepted in CASH only

* Subject to the Prior approval from the Ministry of Interior in Israel.

IVS Charges: Applicants applying at the Israel Visa Application Centre will be levied a service charge of Rs. 748/- (inclusive of service tax & education cess), payable in cash.

Visa Fee will be changed every month as per US$ / INR exchange rate. Rates will be decided by Embassy / Consulate of Israel. Applicants should check the current exchange rates before applying.

Note: It should be noted that Visa Applications won’t be accepted on 1st working day of every month; however, Applicant can collect the passport received from the Embassy / Consulate general.

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
B2 (Business / Tourism)	Rs. 1600	US$ 26

Applicant can submit B1 visa category application ONLY if he / she have approval from the Ministry of Interior in Israel.

• One duly filled Visa Application form and signed by the applicant. (1 application form per person).
• Two latest (not older than six months) passport-size photographs in color with white background. Photograph should be pasted, NOT stapled. For applicants from Delhi – photo size should be (55 * 55 mm) & for applicants from Mumbai- photo size should be (35 * 45 mm).
• All documents (requisite) should be in A4 size and not in back to back format, applicable for Delhi only.
• The Applicant’s Passport should be valid for at least six months (any other type of travel document must be valid for at least six months), beyond the intended duration of stay in the Israel territory. The passport should have at least one blank page to affix the visa.
• One VFS Consent form duly signed by the Applicant.
• Original copy of Police Clearance Certificate should be submitted along with the application form. Police verification should NOT be older than 1 month old.
• If Married, visit with applicant’s Spouse and the ID proof of the Spouse -example Passport, Driving License or Election Card. (Personal presence of the Spouse at Israel Visa Application Centre is compulsory).
• Medical Fitness Certificate - Medical report should be issued from East West Medical Center Only. The report should include General, AIDS test and X-Ray reports. Addresses of East west medical centres are:
• B-28, G-K-1, New Delhi Contact no: 011-29243701-3
• V. M. MEDICAL CENTRE # 78 B Pankaj Mansion, Dr. A. B. Road, Worli, Mumbai- 400 018. Tel : 022 24901066

Application should be enclosed with 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 Color Photocopy of the first and last page of the passport (in one page) should be attached with the visa application form.

Applicant can be asked for additional documents or might be called for an Interview (if required) by the Embassy / Consulate General of Israel.

* Documents should be attested by Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi / Dhaka / Kathmandu / Colombo.

For Indian nationals the documents shall be attested with “APOSTILLE” sticker issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, Consular Division, Patiala House.

The visa fee will be accepted in CASH only.

* Subject to the Prior approval from the Ministry of Interior in Israel.

IVS Charges: Applicants applying at the Israel Visa Application Centre will be levied a service charge of Rs. 748/- (inclusive of service tax & education cess), payable in cash.

Visa Fee will be changed every month as per US$ / INR exchange rate. Rates will be decided by Embassy / Consulate of Israel. Applicants should check the current exchange rates before applying.

Note: It should be noted that Visa Applications won’t be accepted on 1st working day of every month; however, Applicant can collect the passport received from the Embassy / Consulate general.

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
B1 (Employment / Work)	Rs. 00 (Gratis))*	US$ 00

Student Visa (A2)

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

• One duly filled Visa Application form and signed by the applicant. (1 application form per person).
• Two latest (not older than six months) passport-size photographs in color with white background. Photograph should be pasted, NOT stapled. For applicants from Delhi – photo size should be (55 * 55 mm) & for applicants from Mumbai- photo size should be (35 * 45 mm).
• All documents (requisite) should be in A4 size and not in back to back format, applicable for Delhi only.
• The Applicant’s Passport should be valid for at least six months (any other type of travel document must be valid for at least six months), beyond the intended duration of stay in the Israel territory. The passport should have at least one blank page to affix the visa.
• One VFS Consent form duly signed by the Applicant.
• An official approval from the institute, where the applicant is going to study. This document must indicate the name of the applicant, passport number, the duration of stay etc).
• Days of the intended stay in the country.
• Documentary proof of funds for stay / evidence of source of Financial support such as: Bank statements for past three months (Name of the applicant need to be certified by the bank in the statement). Statement downloaded from the internet WILL NOT be considered.
• Confirmed Flight Ticket Booking.
• Overseas travel medical insurance is valid for Israel. The insurance must cover the applicant for approx. 40,000 US$ or equivalent, for all kind of risks such as accident, medical emergency evacuation, illness etc. The policy should clearly specify the period of validity and must cover the complete duration of the trip including the date of arrival & departure. The Travel Insurance should have a validity of one year.
• One Color Photocopy of the first and last page of the passport (in one page) should be attached with the visa application form.

Note: Beside the documents, Applicant can be asked for additional documents or may be asked to come for a personal Interview, if required by The Embassy / Consulate General of Israel.

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

The visa fee will be accepted in CASH only.

* Subject to the Prior approval from the Ministry of Interior in Israel.

IVS Charges: Applicants applying at the Israel Visa Application Centre will be levied a service charge of Rs. 748/- (inclusive of service tax & education cess), payable in cash.

Visa Fee will be changed every month as per US$ / INR exchange rate. Rates will be decided by Embassy / Consulate of Israel. Applicants should check the current exchange rates before applying.

Note: It should be noted that Visa Applications won’t be accepted on 1st working day of every month; however, Applicant can collect the passport received from the Embassy / Consulate general.

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
A2 (Student)	Rs. 00 (Gratis)*	US$ 00
A2 (Student Individuals)	Rs. 3300	US$ 52