Israel has visa exemption agreements with many countries. Before
coming to the Consulate, please check whether you need to a visa in order
to enter The State of Israel. It is important to emphasize that the exemption
applies only to Visitor visas on passports (not on laissez passer).
All the documents necessary for submitting the application must be
presented to the consular representative.
*Work visa is issued only after approval is given by the Population
and Immigration Authority.
**Official documents such as: birth certificate, marriage
certificate and certificate criminal record, need to bear an apostille stamp,
must be translated into Hebrew or English by a certified translator and the
translation must also be verified with an apostille stamp.
Processing of the application is up to seven business days from the
date of submission of the application to the representative office.
Below are the types of visas and the application process for
obtaining them:
Aliyah visa
Temporary Resident visa (A/1) - for
people eligible for immigration under the Law of Return.
An A/1 Temporary Resident visa is granted to persons eligible
for immigration (Aliyah) after having completed the process with the
Aliyah emissary of the Jewish Agency, and whose application has been examined
and approved by the diplomatic/consular representative.
Eligibility for ALIYA VISA:
All immigrants who meet the following criteria are eligible for an
immigrant visa:
A.
Any Jew who has expressed a desire to settle in
The State of Israel (as defined in section 4 (b) of the law).
-
‘Jew' -
a person who was born to a Jewish mother or converted and is not a member of
another religion.
-
A Jewish woman who converted to another
religion and then had children - the children are not considered Jews.
B.
A 'family member' of a Jew (according to
Amendment No. 2 to the Law of Return, the Citizenship Law and any other
legislation) - also granted to a non-Jew who is a family member of a Jew as
following:
1. The spouse of a Jew.
2. The child of a Jew and their spouse.
3. The grandchild of a Jew and their spouse, excluding a person who
was a Jew and voluntarily converted to another religion.
A person may claim the right of return to Israel even if their
Jewish spouse/ father/ grandfather (the family member who enabling them to
apply for an immigrant visa) is no longer alive, or alive but has not
immigrated to Israel.
According to the arrangement between the Israeli government and the
Jewish Agency, the latter handles Aliyah to Israel: consideration of
candidates, counseling and guidance, assimilation arrangements, referral to
homes for Olim, institutes of study, employment and more.
An Aliyah emissary of the Jewish Agency recommends a person's
Aliyah, and transfers the application together with their written
recommendation to an official representative of the State of Israel
(diplomatic/consular representative).
According to the law, the authority to issue the Aliyah visa lies
solely with the diplomatic/consular representative. The diplomatic/consular representative
may request additional details, both from the applicant and from the Aliyah
emissary.
In some cases, the diplomatic/consular representative may transfer
the application to the consular section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for
a final decision.
Those interested in immigrating to Israel should contact their
regional Aliyah emissary of the Jewish Agency.
Regional representation of the Jewish Agency (in Paris):
Direct number from Belgium – 0-800-70-967
Student visa – (A/2)
An A/2 Student visa is granted for persons who wish to study in
Israel in elementary and high schools, academic institutions, Yeshivot and
youth institutions of the Jewish Agency. The visa is valid for up to one year
and for multiple entries and exits. Recipients of this visa are not permitted
to work in Israel.
Please note: If the applicant is a Minor, written
consent from both parents or his legal guardian is mandatory.
The required documents for an A/2 VISA application:
·
Application
for a visa to enter Israel
·
Two up to date passport photos sized 5*5.
·
Letter of acceptance from a recognized
educational institution in Israel. This must include the student’s name, name
of the program or school and the length of the program.
·
A travel document that is valid for at least
one year.
·
Round trip flight tickets to and from Israel.
·
Proof that the student has the financial means
to pay for their studies and sustenance for the entire duration their stay in
The State of Israel.
·
Proof of accommodation during the stay in
Israel (hotel/AIRBNB/…)
·
Birth certificate.
·
Parent’s passports.
·
Payment of the fee Consular
Fee Chart
When applying for a beneficiary (spouse or a child up to the age of
18), a marriage certificate (for a spouse) or a birth certificate (for the
child) must be provided. The acceptance letter must explicitly state that the
spouse / child will be accompanying the student, indicating the full name of
the beneficiary and their passport number.
Minors applying for a visa:
Please note that the parents or legal guardians (backed by an
official certificate with an apostille) must sign the form in the presence of a
diplomatic / consular representative at the Consulate. In the event that one of
the parents is unable to come to the Consulate in person to give their consent,
they must give consent in front of a notary public (must be verified with an
apostille stamp). This form must be included with the documents presented at
the meeting.
Clergy visa – (A/3)
A Clergy visa (A/3) is granted for clergymen, for the
purpose of fulfilling their clerical duties among their religious communities
in Israel, pursuant to the invitation from a recognized religious institution
in Israel. A clergyman entering Israel for a visit who requires an entry visa
will receive the regular B/2 visa.
Only the Ministry of the Interior has the authority to grant an A/3
visa. The application should be submitted in Israel by the religious
institution that is inviting the clergyman. The Consulate will only issue the
visa with the after receiving approval from the Ministry of the Interior. The
validity of the visa will be in accordance with Ministry of Interior
guidelines, with the option of renewal available only in Israel.
A/4 visa - for the spouses and
children of recipients of A/2 or A/3 visas
An A/4 visa is granted to spouses and children (under the
age of 18) of recipients of A/2 or A/3 visas.
For more information, please contact the Consulate.
Work visa – (B/1)
A B/1 Work visa is intended for a person whose stay in Israel has
been approved for a limited period of time solely for work purposes.
Only the Ministry of the Interior has the authority to grant a B/1
visa. The application should be submitted in Israel by the employer that is
inviting the applicant.
After receiving approval from the Ministry of the Interior, after
an interview with the applicant along with the presentation of the necessary
documentation at the consulate, the Consulate can issue the B/1 visa.
Visitor's visa – (B/2)
A B/2 visa is intended for persons wishing to stay in The State of
Israel for a short duration (for a visit, tourism, a business meeting or
studying in a Hebrew Ulpan). A person entering The State of Israel on a
B/2 visa is not allowed to work in the country.
A B/2 visa is valid for up to three months from the date of issue.
The duration of the stay in The State of Israel will be determined by the
Border Police officer. A visitor who wishes to extend their visit may submit an
application at one of the regional population administration offices of the
Ministry of the Interior.
The required
documentation for B/2 Visitor's Visa –
·
A completed and signed Application
for entry VISA to Israel.
·
Two passport pictures (5X5 cm with a white
background)
·
A travel document that is valid for at least
six months beyond the period of the stay in Israel
·
Proof of the applicant's sufficient financial
means for the visit to Israel (such as bank statements from the last
three months)
·
Round trip airline tickets to and from Israel
·
Proof of accommodation during the stay in
Israel (hotel/AIRBNB/…)
·
Medical insurance for all the stay in Israel
·
Payment of the
fee ( by the Consular
Fee Chart)
·
The Consul may request additional documents,
and may also ask to interview the applicant in person at the Consulate.
Visas for participants in national projects like “Birthright” and “MASA”
For participants in Israeli national projects like “Taglit-Birthright
Israel” or “MASA”, or other projects initiated and organized by the Jewish
Agency, a visa will be issued in accordance to the project’s purpose and
duration.
Participants in project lasting less than three months, will be
issued a visitor visa (B/2) valid for three months.
Participants in projects lasting more than three months will be
issued a student visa (A/2) including multiple entries, for the duration of the
project and up to one year
The above-mentioned participants that are eligible to make
Aliyah are exempted from paying a visa fee.
General information:
The consular representative may request additional documents at
their discretion.
The fee is charged for the processing of the application and not
for its approval. Therefore, the fee will not be refunded in the event that a
visa is not issued, for whatever reason.
Fees:
ConsularFee Chart
An appointment
can be set by email or by phone
consular1@Brussels.mfa.gov.il
+32-02-3735508
+32-02-3735511
Forms:
Application
for entry into The State of Israel