NEW GUIDELINES FOR ISRAEL VISA (30-11-2021)

We would like to inform that IVP Centres (Delhi, Mumbai & Bangalore) and  IVS Centre (Sri Lanka) will not accept the applications for :

B/2 Business & Tourism.
A/2 Student - New Application
A/4 Dependent - New Application
B/1 Expert


Till Further Notice.

New Updates to accept the applications for B/2 Category- Business and Tourism

From 01 November, 2021 IVP centers ( Delhi/Mumbai/Bangalore/ Sri Lanka) will accept applications for B/2 category-Business and Tourism.

Note:

1.Must submit vaccination certificate (both doses or 3 doses ) done in last 6 months . COVAXIN not acceptable.

2.Insurance must have COVID coverage.

Israel and UAE open green travel corridor for vaccinated passengers

The UAE and Israel have established a "green corridor" allowing people to travel freely between the two countries.
Officials agreed to mutually recognize their Covid-19 vaccination certificates.
The agreement was signed virtually on Sunday by Abdulrahman Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, and his Israel counterpart, Nitzan Horowitz, in the presence of senior officials from both sides.

Expo 2020 Dubai: Israel opens pavilion with glittering show

The Israel Pavilion was officially opened at Expo 2020 Dubai on Thursday evening in a glittering ceremony that saw high-profile Emirati as well Israeli officials in attendance.
The inauguration was hosted by Israel's Minister of Tourism Yoel Razvozov and Elazar Cohen, Commissioner General of the Israel Pavilion.
Dr. Ahmad Belhoul, UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises, Najeeb Mohammed Alali, Executive Director of the Commissioner General Office, Expo 2020 and Eli Cohen, Corporate secretary general, KKL-JNF also spoke at the ceremony.

Important Updates ( IVP Bangalore)

Dear All,

We are pleased to announce that IVP Bangalore will be operational from Friday onwards (17-09-2021).

As per guidelines , IVP Bangalore Center will accept applications for the below categories:-


A/2 Student.

A/4 Dependent.

Holiday for IVS Processing (Colombo)

Dear All,

This is to inform you that Israel Visa Services (IVS) in Colombo will be closed on 21st July'21 & 23rd July'21 on account of:

Hadji Esala full moon poya day.
 

Address Update for New Delhi Center

Dear All,
 
Please note that currently we are operating from the below address on a temporary basis(New Delhi):-
The Israel Visa Application Centre
C-4, Commercial Complex, 2nd Floor,
Safdarjung Development Area, New Delhi-110016
Phone : +91-11-41737373

 

Instructions received from Ministry in Israel

"Due to the present situation and instructions received from Ministry  in Israel.

The Permit Letter cannot be issued by Embassy / Consulate till further notice/update."

Israel Travel Update

All Foreign Nationals will have to present before boarding:-

1. Approval/ Permit Letters from the Population and Immigration Ministry/ Embassy/ Consulate. 
2. PCR test with a negative finding for the Covid-19 virus performed up to 72 hours before departure from the country of origin, subject to further testing upon arrival in Israel.
3. Entry of foreign Nationals into Israel is subject to presenting a health insurance (including a clause covering Covid-19 disease).
4. Entry of foreign Nationals into Israel is subject to filling an Online Health Declaration in Health Ministry website. Please refer to link: Govforms.gov.il/mw/forms/quarantine@health.gov.il
5. Quarantine Declaration Form submitted with all required documents for the relevant category.
 

1. Visiting a First degree relative in Israel (citizen or permanent resident, that their center of life is in Israel), will be examined only for foreigners who were vaccinated (2 doses) for Covid-19 (official Certificate is required).
* Verified evidences of the family relations is required.
 

2. New students - will be allowed to enter Israel in accordance with the regular A2 procedure.
*Till 13/4/2021 Students who started their studies and are staying in India, will be allowed entry in accordance to the list that was forwarded to the Border Control. 
Their permit letters will be issued by the Population and Immigration Authority.

List of required documents:
Presenting a Health insurance that includes a clause covering Covid-19 disease (through the stay)
Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
Official admission letter from the University specifying the field of studies and the exact date in which the course starts.
Bank statement
A signed application form of the visa
A copy of the University Health Statement and a health certificate of the educational institution issued by the Population Authority (Health Ministry’s approval)
Quarantine declaration

Families of students will be allowed to join the students as long as they provide the same documents.
 

3. Experts – 
Documents are required:​
All required documents for B1 expert visa
Health insurance (including a clause covering Covid-19 disease
Quarantine declaration 

Please refer to below link: Govforms.gov.il/mw/forms/quarantine@health.gov.il
 

4. Weddings – 
Arrivals for a weddings of first-degree Israeli relatives are allowed in accordance with the Health Ministry’s quarantine guidelines, and will be permitted only for those who were vaccinated (2 doses) for Covid-19 (official Certificate is required). 
*The groom/bride’s parents are excluded from presenting Vaccination Certificate (but must follow the Health Ministry’s quarantine guidelines).
 

5. Bar- Mitzvah/ Births-
Arrival for a first-degree relative will be allowed only for those who were vaccinated (2 doses) for Covid-19 (official Certificate is required).
 

6. Funerals –
Arrival for a first-degree relative (without spouse) will be allowed only for the funeral (24 hours). 
Participation in a “Shivaa” will be in accordance to the Health Ministry quarantine guidelines.
 

7. Religious workers / volunteers–
Confirmations for A3 /B4 from the Interior Ministry is required.
The consul will examine the applications and accordingly issue a visa and a permit letter.
Recommendation from the Religious Group Department and approval from the Health Ministry for the Quarantine are required.
 

8. Caregivers – Home Nursing:
According to the standard procedure.

PCR test with a negative finding for the Covid -19 virus performed up to 72 hours before departure from the country of origin, subject to further testing upon arrival in Israel. 
 

9. Business – Foreign businesspersons who are interested in visiting Israel for business will have to request the company in Israel to handle the application with the authorities In Israel.

https://www.gov.il/he/service/foreign-businesspeople-entry-during-covid19  

For additional information on how foreigners can enter Israel, please enter the link: https://www.gov.il/he/departments/news/border_closing_coronavirus_14062020

Announcement !!! March 16th, 2021 - Israel travel update for A/2 Students and A/4 Dependent Visa

Announcement !!!

March 16th, 2021

Israel travel update for A/2 Students and A/4 Dependent Visa

The Israeli missions are continuing to issue student visas subject to:-

  • Presenting health insurance (including a clause covering corona disease).
  • Passport (valid for at least 6 months).
  • Official admission letter from the University specifying the field of studies. (issued with Latest dates)
  • Bank statement.
  • An online visa application form signed by the applicant.
  • A copy of the University Health Statement and a health certificate of the educational institution issued by the Population Authority.
  • Quarantine form. Click here.
  • COVID test 72 hours before departure.

The visa issued at the embassy/consulate does not constitute a permit to enter Israel.
 
 Please follow in the Population and Immigration Authority website, for any changes in the entry Policies into Israel and the need for a valid PCR test, with a negative finding for the coronavirus performed, up to 72 hours before departure from the country of origin.

 
https://www.gov.il/he/departments/news/border_closing_coronavirus_14062020.

Israel Travel Update 11.03.2021

As of 08 March 2021, according to the Government's decision, the responsibility for examining the entry of foreigners into Israel is in the hands of the Permits Committee headed by the Population and Immigration ministry.

All Foreign Nationals will have to present before boarding:

  • Approval from the Population and Immigration Ministry. Please refer to the link: https://govforms.gov.il/mw/forms/ExceptionsRequest@morc.gov.il
     
  • PCR test with a negative finding for the coronavirus performed up to 72 hours before departure from the country of origin, subject to further testing upon arrival in Israel.
     
  • The entry of foreigners into Israel is subject to presenting health insurance (including a clause covering corona disease).

In special cases mentioned below, the entry of foreigners into Israel will be allowed (Subject to the approval of the permits Committee  https://govforms.gov.il/mw/forms/ExceptionsRequest@morc.gov.il):

  1. Foreigners / Spouses of Israeli citizens / permanent residents/parents of a child who is an Israeli citizen or a permanent resident may enter Israel in the following cases:-
    • Receiving essential medical care that does not suffer from procrastination, for the passenger or for another person dependent on him.
    • Participation in the funeral of a first-degree relative, including participation in the funeral of a deceased person brought for burial in Israel
    • Assistance to a first-degree relative who is in distress, and who is unable to be assisted by another person who is in Israel
    • Arriving for a legal proceeding to which the person is required to participate, and provided that his remote participation is not appropriate in the circumstances of the case
    • A woman in the third trimester of her pregnancy- in the case of her being married to an Israeli citizen and be registered in the Interior Ministry
    • A humanitarian case or a special personal need that requires entry into Israel
       
  2. Aliya:
    Anyone who holds an immigrant visa or is entitled to immigrant rights and whose immigration cannot be postponed must be accompanied by a permit from the Ministry of Immigration and Absorption or the Jewish Agency.
     
  3. A foreign worker needed to maintain the functional continuity of the economy:
    Experts - A request submitted by the foreign expert's employer, to which must be attached a recommendation from a relevant government ministry (health, economy, energy, transportation, etc.) that there is a need for the expert's entry to maintain the functional continuity of the economy. In addition, a permit application must be attached. The application will be submitted to the relevant government office.

    https://www.gov.il/he/service/working_permit_for_foreign_workers

    Home Nursing – Requests for entry of foreign workers in the nursing industry which have been approved by the Embassy /Consulate  (Even if the validity of the permit expired during the month of February (will be examined by the committee, together with the accompanying documents and in accordance with all the data, the decision will be made.

    The requests should be submitted by the candidate agency with the permit committee form and all the additional paperwork to MUMHIM_NATABAG@PIBA.GOV.IL
     
  4. Students – will not be allowed to enter until 27.03.21
     
  5. For additional information on how foreigners can enter Israel please enter the link: https://www.gov.il/he/departments/news/border_closing_coronavirus_14062020