The information contained in this section is specific to the New England region, for general information please visit the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, by clicking here.
The normal processing time for a visa is 14 working days.
How to Apply
- If you are a minor (less than 18 years old) traveling by yourself to Israel, you are required to come accompanied by your parent or legal guardian for any consular service.
- If you are a current citizen of a country which does not hold diplomatic relations with Israel. Please contact the Consulate by sending an email to: consulardep@boston.mfa.gov.il
- US residents who are not US citizens must scheduele an apointment in the consulate in order to apply for a visa.
All other visa services can be done by mail.
Applicants who need a physical appointment can schedule online by clicking here.
Required Documents to Apply for a Visitors Visa - B/2 visa
All documents must be printed and served on the day of the appointment
A B/2 visa is granted to a person who wishes to stay in Israel for only a short time (for a visit, tourism or a business meeting). A person who enters Israel on a B/2 visa is not allowed to work in the State of Israel. A B/2 visa is valid for up to three months from the date of issue. The duration of the stay in Israel will be determined by the Border Police. A visitor who wishes to extend his visit may submit an application at one of the regional population administration offices of the Ministry of the Interior.
* Please note, holders of US passport are exempt from tourist visa to Israel (B/2)
Applicant must obtain and present the following documents:
· Application for a visa – filled out digitally, printed and signed by hand.
For National Passports, download here, for Official Passport, download here, for Official visa for U.N Employees, download here
· Valid passport- Please note Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date, provided that its issuing country has a consulate/embassy in the State of Israel. If there is no consulate/embassy in Israel, the passport must be valid for the entire period of studies and another six months beyond that time
· Status in the US- In case of a Green Card, applicant must add it to the presented documents
· 2 passport pictures (2*2inch)
· Bank statements and proof of financial capability- 3 recent bank statements or a letter from the bank proves that the applicant has the financial means to pay for his/her visit and sustenance throughout his/her stay in Israel
· A flight ticket/reservation- Flight ticket/reservation must state the name of the applicant
· A hotel reservation
· Proof of employment (letter from employer. Business owners need to show a proof of business)
Please note:
· The Consul may request additional documents on the day of the appointment
· Since the fee is collected for handling the application, it will not be refunded to the applicant if the visa is not issued for any reason
Required Documents to Apply for a Student Visa - A/2 visa
minors- Must present a birth certificate certified with an apostille seal
This visa is granted to those who want 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 entrances and exits. Recipients of this visa are not permitted to work in Israel.
Applicant must obtain and present the following documents:
· Application for a visa – filled out digitally, printed and signed by hand.
Download here
· Valid passport- Please note Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date, provided that its issuing country has a consulate/embassy in the State of Israel. If there is no consulate/embassy in Israel, the passport must be valid for the entire period of studies and another six months beyond that time
· Status in the US- In case of a Green Card, applicant must add it to the presented documents
· 2 passport pictures (2*2inch)
· Certificate of acceptance for study at a recognized educational institution in Israel- The letter should state the student's name, the name of the program/school and length of the program
· Bank statements and proof of financial capability- 3 recent bank statements or an Intuition fee/a letter from the bank stating the account balance may also be a valid proof that the applicant has the financial means to pay for his/her visit and sustenance throughout his/her stay in Israel
· A flight ticket/reservation- Flight ticket/reservation must state the name of the applicant
· Adults can present a birth certificate with no apostille
· For minors- Must present a birth certificate certified with an apostille seal
Please note:
The Consul may request additional documents on the day of the appointment.
Please note: A minor will be given a visa only with the written consent of both parents or his/her legal guardian. The presence of both parents is required at the consulate, however, if one of the parents is unable to attend, their written consent will need to be signed in front of a notary public and verified by means of "Apostille" or the equivalent verification available in the country of residence of the parent. The original and authenticated consent will need to be presented at the consulate by the visa applicant. An authenticated and certified
with an apostille seal birth certificate of the minor applicant will need to be presented as well. For further information on Notary Public, click here, for Apostille, click here
Required Documents to Apply for a Work Visa - B/1 visa
This visa is for a person whose stay in Israel is approved for a limited period of time for the purpose of work. This visa is given to experts and artists, among others, and is granted solely with the approval of the Ministry of Interior.
The fee is paid by the applicant when the application is submitted to one of the population administration offices of the Ministry of Interior. Upon receipt of approval from the Ministry of Interior, the consulate will issue the B/1 Work visa after interviewing the applicant and presenting the following documents:
· Application for a visa- filled out digitally, printed and signed by hand. Download here
· A verified certificate of good conduct
· Certification of medical examinations performed in clinics or hospitals recognized by the consulate (the certification must cover, inter alia, normal results in tests for tuberculosis, hepatitis and AIDS) and the results of blood tests
· Birth Certificate sealed with apostille
· A declaration of the taking of a fingerprint (the State of Israel has begun to take a fingerprint from foreign workers who enter the country to work) and a photograph
· 2 passport pictures (2*2inch)
Please note:
The Consul may request additional documents on the day of the appointment.
The validity of the B/1 work visa will be in accordance with Ministry of Interior guidelines. The worker must enter Israel within the period of time specified in the visa and stay in the country as specified in the visa. A person who receives such a visa may apply to one of the population administration offices of the Ministry of Interior to extend the visa.
Israel-US investor visas
All documents must be printed and served on the day of the appointment
Applicant must schedule an appointment prior to arriving to the Consulate.
Application for investors: must be filled out digitally, printed and signed by hand. Click here to download the application.
(Communicated by the MFA Spokesperson)
In conjunction with the US legislation of 2012 in which the granting of investor visas to Israeli citizens investing in the US was resolved, the Government of Israel has decided, in accordance with Israeli Government Resolution 1528 from 30 March 2014 and Resolution 2243 from January 2017 to permit US citizens, including vital workers on their behalf and their families, to reside and work in Israel on a temporary basis for the purpose of managing and developing a business venture.
After detailed interministerial preparation that encompassed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Population and Immigration Authority, the Ministry of Economy-the Foreign Trade Administration, the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Justice, the procedure for implementing government resolutions enabling US citizens to apply for an investor visa in Israel was completed. The application will be considered by an interministerial committee, which will submit its recommendations for the approval of the Minister of the Interior.
The application may be submitted to the consul in any of Israel's official diplomatic missions in the United States that hosts a commercial attaché attached to the Ministry of Economy and Industry: Washington, New York, Houston, and San Francisco.
At the same time, Israeli investors may submit an application for a US investor visa at any US embassy. (Details may be found on the US Embassy website in Israel).
The announcement represents a significant milestone for businesses and companies alike. The investor visas in both countries will ease restrictions and encourage economic activity between the two countries.
Fees
See fees Table for updated prices for visas and shipping.
Payment methods: Credit cards (American Express excluded) OR money order to "Consulate General of Israel in New York" (on the exact amount) – please take FedEx pricing into consideration if choosing to pay with money order.
Process takes up to 7 business days from the day of applying. Applicant will be given the option to receive the passport by FedEx or pick up. Please note, FedEx is signature required. For FedEx, please fill out the application here and print.