Information of Visa

Los ciudadanos costarricenses no requieren visa para ingresar a Israel con fines de visitas turísticas de hasta 3 meses. Todo lo que debe tener es su pasaporte válido y el boleto de regreso a mano.

The Costa Rican citizens do not require visa to enter Israel for purposes of tourism visits of up to 3 months. All you should have is your valid passport and return ticket by hand.

Nicaraguan citizens need to arrange a tourist visa in the Consular Department of the Embassy of Israel in San Jose. We recommend announcing your visit in advance by telephone or electronic should personally attend. Otherwise, documents can be sent to the Embassy and must include a paid ticket to send back the documents. It is important to announce by phone or email that the documents have being send, and the guide number from the delivery company.

Foreigners living in Costa Rica or Nicaragua should consult the following list of countries that do not need a visa that is at the end of this section. In case you need, you should contact the Consular Department of the Embassy of Israel in San Jose, indicating the steps to follow.

Requirements for a Tourist Visa

- Complete 4 Application Forms available in English and Spanish. 

- Present passport (The validity of the document should cover your entire stay in Israel).
- 3 Photos recent color passport size.
- If traveling for business requires a letter from the company.
- In case of invitations to companies and institutions in Israel, they should apply for the visa at the Israeli Interior Ministry. Once the Interior Ministry approved your visa, the visa will be send to the Embassy in San José.
- In case of a minor, a letter is required, signed by the parent, giving the appropriate authorization, Parents are obliged to sign in person in front of the consul, it is not possible outside the embassy facilities.
- Payment of U.S. $ 28 or equivalent in Colones. This amount covers the cost of processing your application and is not refundable even if your visa application is rejected.
- Bank statement, showing the name of the person that is applying for the visa
- Travel Itinerary dated back, not lasting more than three months.
- Hotel Reservation where you will stay
- Letter from your current workplace
- Copy of air ticket

Tips to submit documents if possible:

- Submit ticket round-trip ticket or otherwise ticket back to your country of residence.
- It is convenient to present (in case you have defined) hotel reservations in Israel, or other confirmation of their place of stay and travel plans set, including data on the travel agency.
- Any other documents deemed important to prove that the situation in your country of residence is stable. For example, a letter from your employer, salary proof, pay stubs, titles and / or copies of legal documents of any business owned, bank statements and credit cards.

Note: The consular department may request additional documents or details, if necessary.

Requirements to Get Student Visa

-Complete Application Form.
-2 Recent photographs, color, size passport.
-Charter of the University, Institute or Yeshiva which will study.
-Payment of U.S. $ 54 or equivalent in Colones.
-Travel document valid for more than one year, counting from the estimated date to enter Israel.
-Travel Permit signed by both parents.

For Visas or other details contact:

Phone: 2221-6444 Ext. 514​