Below are the types of visas and the application process for obtaining them:

1. Immigration visa

The Law of Return, 5710 - 1950 determines the right of every Jew to immigrate to the State of Israel. According to an arrangement between the government of Israel and the Jewish Agency, the latter handles immigration (aliyah) to Israel: checking candidates, providing advice and guidance, seeing to absorption arrangements, referrals to immigrant centers, places of study, employment, etc. An aliyah emissary of the Jewish Agency who recommends a person's immigration, transfers the application together with his written recommendation to an official representative of the State of Israel.

According to the law, the authority to issue the immigration visa lies solely with the diplomatic/consular representative. Therefore, this representative examines the application and the recommendation of the aliyah representative. The diplomatic/consular representative may request additional details, both from the applicant and from the immigration representative. In cases of doubt, the diplomatic/consular representative may transfer the application to the consular section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a decision.

Those in Canada who are interested in commencing the process of immigrating to Israel should contact the aliyah representative of the Jewish Agency in Toronto.

2. A/1 Temporary Resident visa

- for people eligible for immigration under the Law of Return

An A/1 Temporary Resident visa is given to a person who is eligible for immigration (aliyah) and has completed the examination process with the aliyah representative of the Jewish Agency, and whose application has been examined and approved by the Consulate.

3. A/2 Student visa

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.

Please note: A minor will not be given a visa without the written consent of both parents or his legal guardian.

The visa is granted to students who provide the following:

Note: The Consul may request additional documents, and may also ask to interview the applicant in person at the Consulate.

Minors applying for a visa will also need the following:

• Original long form birth certificate with the names of both parents.
  
• Two parental consent forms for issuing a visa for a minor, one for each parent or legal guardian (click here to download the form)
  

4. A/3 Clergy visa

This visa is granted to clergymen for the purpose of fulfilling their clerical duties among their religious communities in Israel, pursuant to the invitation of a recognized religious institution in Israel. A clergyman who goes to Israel for a visit and 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 prior approval of the Ministry of the Interior. The validity of the visa will be in accordance with Ministry of Interior guidelines, with the option of renewal only in Israel.

If the visa is approved by the Ministry of the Interior, the visa will be issued by the Consulate upon provision of the following:

5. A/4 visa

- for the spouses and children of recipients of A/2 or A/3 visas

This visa is granted to the spouses and minor children of  recipients of A/2 or A/3 visas.

The visa will be issued under the following conditions:

Note: The Consul may request additional documents.

6. B/1 Work 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 the Interior.

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 the Interior to extend the visa.

7. B/2 Visitor's visa

A B/2 visa is granted to someone who wishes to stay in Israel for only a short time (for a visit, tourism, a business meeting or study in a Hebrew ulpan). 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.

The process to be handled at the mission:

• A travel document that is valid for at least six months beyond the period of the stay in Israel
• A completed and signed application for a visa to enter Israel. 
  

• Proof of the applicant's sufficient financial means for the visit to Israel (such as bank statements from the last three months)
• Order for round trip airline tickets to and from Israel
• Proof of where the applicant will reside during their stay in Israel, such as a hotel
• Proof that the applicant has the financial means to pay for their sustanance throughout their stay in Israel (such as bank statements from the last three months)
• Two passport pictures (5x5 cm)
• Payment of the fee (click here to open the table of fees)
• Invitation letter if applicable
• Photocopy of applicant's Canadian PR card or Canadian visa if applicable

Please note:

1. Note: The Consul may request additional documents, and may also ask to interview the applicant in person at the Consulate.

2. 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.

8. Issuing of visas for participants in national projects like Birthright and MASA

For participants in Israeli national projects like Taglit-Birthright Israel or MASA, or in other projects initiated and organized by the Jewish Agency, a visa will be issued according to the project's purpose and duration.

B/2 visitor visa, for three months, will be issued for participants in project lasting less than three months.

A/2 student visa, multiple entries, for the duration of the project and up to one year, will be issued for participants for projects lasting more than three months.

The above mentioned participants are exempted from paying a visa fee. To apply for the visa, they must bring the visa application form, two passport pictures (5x5 cm), and the support letter from Taglit-Birthright or MASA.

• For further information about Taglit-Birthright Israel
• For further information about MASA