* Type of visa (program title, name of the supervising organization – if applicable);

* Citizenship;

* Foreign passport data: number and expiration date, first and last name (in Latin letters), date of birth;

* Intended date of entry into Israel;

* Start date of study (for student visa);

* Contact phone number;

* You can specify the range of dates in which you want or, conversely, you cannot visit the consulate.

Also, 1 pdf-file (clear light scans of documents, the total size of the letter is not more than 20 MB) must be attached to the letter, containing the full package of documents in accordance with the list published below. After checking the documents, we will set an appointment date for you.

An email is considered delivered if you receive an automatic response.

The appointment is considered completed if you received a response letter with the date and time of receipt.

Please note: due to the high workload of the consular department, the waiting time for a response has greatly increased. We do our best to answer you as soon as possible. We thank you for your patience.

SHORT-TERM (GUEST) VISA B/2

* if you want to apply for another visa, send a message to consular@spb.mfa.gov.il.

Visa regime for foreign citizens wishing to visit the State of Israel for a visitor (tourist) purpose: click here https://www.gov.il/BlobFolder/reports/tourist-visa-table/en/2022_Foreign_Visa_to_Israel.pdf.

A B/2 visa holder is not eligible to work in the State of Israel.

Applying for a B/2 visa in order to visit relatives / friends is possible only with the approval of the Ministry of the Interior of the State of Israel (initiated by the inviting party).

To apply for a B/2 visa, you must visit the consulate and submit the following documents to the mission:

1. Foreign passport valid for at least six months after the end of the period of stay in Israel;
2. Completed, unsigned visa application to enter Israel (click here https://embassies.gov.il/spb/ConsularServices/Documents/Consular-Services-Entry-Visa-ENG-HEB.pdf);
3. Two color photographs 5*5 cm, taken no earlier than two weeks ago (on a white background) (do not stick on the application); IMPORTANT: photographs of other sizes will not be accepted.
4. Purchased air tickets (both ways);
5. Proof of paid accommodation;
6. Proof of sufficient funds to visit Israel (bank statement on cash flow for the last 3 months);
7. Letter from the employer in English or Hebrew (should contain: the name of the organization, employee details, position, dates of commencement of work - to the present, salary, confirmation of leave for the period of travel and job retention);
8. Medical insurance for the entire stay in Israel, including COVID-19 + a photocopy;
9. Proof of legal residence in the Russian Federation + photocopy;
10. Payment of the fee in accordance with the table of fees https://embassies.gov.il/spb/ConsularServices/Pages/Price-list.aspx (in rubles in cash without change or by bank card; payment is made at the appointment);
11. Other relevant documents.

Processing time after submitting all documents is up to 7 working days.

Notes:

1. The consul may require additional documents.

2. Since the consular fee is charged for the processing of documents, it will not be returned to the Applicant if, for any reason, he/she is denied a visa.