Israel - Work Visa

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Procedure

1. To apply for the visa you will need prepare this following documents:
   1. A verified certificate of good conduct
   2. Certification of medical examinations performed in clinics or hospitals recognized by the mission (the certification must cover, inter alia, normal results in tests for tuberculosis, hepatitis and AIDS) and the results of blood tests.
   3. 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. Applicants must also complete and sign an application for a visa to enter Israel. You may use the link provided under 'Documents to Use' section to download the form.
3. Attach two passport pictures to your application.
4. The fee is paid by the applicant when the application is submitted to one of the population administration offices of the Ministry of the Interior. Upon receipt of approval from the Ministry of the Interior, the mission will issue the B/1 Work visa after interviewing the applicant and submission of all required documents.

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Required Documents

• Completed and signed application for a visa to enter Israel
• Two passport pictures
• A verified certificate of good conduct
• Certification of medical examinations performed in clinics or hospitals recognized by the mission (the certification must cover, inter alia, normal results in tests for tuberculosis, hepatitis and AIDS) and the results of blood tests.
• 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.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

Address:
9 Yitzhak Rabin Blvd., Kiryat Ben-Gurion, Jerusalem 9103001

Phone: 972-2-5303111
Certification of documents: 972-2-5303358
Fax Number: 972-2-5303367

Consular Reception:
Sun-Thurs 08:30-12:30; Sun 14:00-16:00

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Eligibility

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Fees

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Validity

The validity of the B/1 Work visa will be in accordance with Ministry of Interior guidelines.

The worker must the visa to 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.

Documents to Use

Application for a Visa to Enter Israel

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Processing Time

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Required Information

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Need for the Document

Work visas are issued to individuals 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.

Here is a procedure on how you can apply for the this type of visa.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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