HOW CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT THE VISA REQUIREMENTS FROM SPAIN?
Valid for any other country that has diplomatic relations with Israel.
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Israel has visa waiver agreements with many countries. Before going to the Embassy, check if you need to obtain a visa to visit Israel (click here to download the list of countries with which Israel has a visa waiver agreement). It is important to note that this exemption is applicable only to visas for visits and passports (not to safe conducts).
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B / 2 Visit visa
Who needs a tourist visa?
The tourist visa is intended for those citizens of countries that have not signed a visa waiver agreement with Israel. On this link You will be able to access the list of countries that have ratified such an agreement with Israel.
Any person who is in possession of a Spanish passport you do not need a visa of tourist to travel to Israel.
The tourist visa is intended for those who travel to Israel for a period not exceeding three months for tourism, business or pilgrimage purposes, for family visits, etc. The person who enters Israel with a tourist visa is prohibited from working in the country.
Tourist visa validity
This visa allows a single entry to Israel within three months from the date of issue. The duration of the stay will be established by the Border Control.
In the event that the visit entails leaving Israel and a new entry, we ask you to indicate this and emphasize it at the time of requesting the visa so that it allows two entries.
All tourists who wish to extend their stay in the country must request an extension at one of the offices of the Israel Immigration and Population Authority.
Visa application process
Those people who reside in Spain and who are in possession of a valid residence permit may send the documentation by postal mail (it is recommended that passports be sent by certified mail). After analyzing the documents and, as long as it is necessary, the applicant will be summoned to an interview at the Embassy.
Foreign citizens who are not residents of Spain must go to the Embassy and present the documentation in person. Go to section Useful information for everything related to the payment of the visa issuance fees.
You are informed that the management fee will not be refunded in the event that your visa is denied for whatever reason.
At the end of the process and after the issuance of the visa, we will contact you so that you can go to the Embassy to collect your passport and visa. Alternatively, and if your presence is not required to meet with the consul, you can hire a courier service to collect your passport. From that moment the responsibility will fall, then, solely and exclusively on the holder of the passport.
Duration of the process
Each type of visa follows a different process and, therefore, the issuance time may vary. The issuance of the visa can take from five to ten working days. The process can take up to 4-6 weeks in case the applicant is a national of one of the following countries: Indonesia, Iraq, South Sudan, Jordan, Mauritania, Mali, Malaysia, Egypt, Morocco or Tunisia.
DOCUMENTATION TO BE PROVIDED
- Passport valid for six months after the date of departure from Israel.
- Valid residence card in Spain, photocopy
- Two size photos 5cm x 5cm current on white background.
- Visa application form. To download it, press here .
- Reservation of a round trip flight (only reservation, not ticket).
- Payment of fees 23. Bank account information here http://embassies.gov.il/madrid/ConsularServices/Pages/Informaci%c3%b3n-%c3%batil.aspx (Please note that the consular fee is intended for the course of the application, so the amount of the same will not be returned if the visa is denied for any reason).
- Accommodation reservations for all the days of the visit.
- Program of visits in Israel. If the reason for the visit is work meetings, it is necessary that they present letters of invitation from the Israeli entity with which they are going to meet.
- Letter from the employer confirming the granting of the vacation and the return to work after the vacation.
- Travel medical insurance covering the dates of stay in Israel.
- Demonstration of financial solvency to meet the expenses of the visit: bank account movements during the last three months. The bank statements must be official of the bank including: bank name, account number, name of the holder, dates, movements and remaining balances.
- Minors must go personally to the Embassy and the written authorization of both parents will be required, all presented at the embassy.
- Attention: additional documentation may be required.
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They can also make the payment directly at the consulate and in person, with a credit card or in cash, for those cases in which they have to make the request in person. Please bring the exact amount in case of making the payment in cash, as we do not have change at the consulate.
Since the fee is intended for the course of the application, the amount thereof will not be returned if the visa is denied for any reason.
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