Last updated: 2024-07-12 12:11:46
Tourist Visa
To apply for a tourist visa to Israel, Indian nationals need to prepare and submit the following documents and attend a personal interview at the Embassy or Consulate:
Documents Required
1. Passports:
o Original passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages.
o Original old passport booklets, if any.
2. Photographs:
o 2 passport-size color photographs with a white background (5.5cm x 5.5cm).
3. Covering Letter:
o Addressed to The Visa Officer, The Consulate General of Israel.
o Should include the profile of the applicants, purpose of travel, and travel dates.
o For individuals, the letter can be on plain paper. For officials or sponsored applicants, it should be on company letterhead.
4. Bank Statements:
o Original last 4 months personal and company’s bank statements with seal and signature from the bank.
o The name of the applicant should be certified by the bank in the statement.
o Statements downloaded from the internet are not accepted.
o Statements should show proof of funds and income and be of a closing date close to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred).
5. Itinerary / Air Tickets:
o Return air tickets with all internal flight/train tickets if any.
o Day-wise itinerary of the tour.
6. Purpose of Travel / Accommodation:
o Booking certificate and payment receipts from the tour operator.
o Day-to-day itinerary from the tour operator in Israel.
o Signed invitation letter from the host in Israel (in Hebrew or English) mentioning the name and passport number of the applicant, purpose of visit, duration of stay, and details of expenses.
o Passport copy and/or residence permit of the host in Israel.
o Hotel vouchers or other accommodation proof.
7. Supporting Credentials (Based on Applicant Type):
o Businessmen:
Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association / Partnership Deed.
NOC from other partners or directors in case of a partnership.
o Employees:
Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body in case of Government employees / public servants).
Last 3 months salary statements (only for private firms).
Company ID card (optional).
Retirement certificate or letter / copy of pension book (for retired employees).
o Students:
Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days).
Bonafide certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations).
School/college ID card (optional).
o Newly Wed / Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports):
Marriage certificate (original).
Wedding invitation card/photographs (if the marriage certificate is not ready).
o Children traveling and unaccompanied by both the parents / either parent:
Notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both/either of the parent respectively if both/either of them unaccompanied.
Passport copies/copy of both/either of the parents.
o Travelers unaccompanied by spouses/partners:
Notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse.
Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any government ID proof mentioning spouse name can be submitted.
o Additional Supporting Documents (if available):
FD receipts from banks.
Public shares/debentures certificate.
Asset evaluation report from a CA.
One photocopy set of all documents mentioned in the checklist.
One photocopy of passport & ID proofs (Election ID or Aadhaar Card).
8. Travel Insurance:
o Valid travel insurance from embassy-approved companies covering the days of travel with a minimum coverage of USD 40,000.
This comprehensive checklist ensures that all necessary documents are prepared and presented correctly for a successful visa application.
Disclaimers
The above list of documents is the standard requirement for the visa application. The Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Application Centres reserve the right to request additional documents for verification.
Travelspoc does not guarantee the outcome of any visa application. Decisions on visa applications are at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/Consulate/High Commission.
Visa Application Centres and Embassy Information
Embassy of Israel
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Road, New Delhi, Delhi 110011
Tel : +91-11-30414538
Consulate General of Israel - Mumbai
Marathon Futurex, 1301, A Wing, N M Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013
Tel: +91-22-61600500
Email: dcm@mumbai.mfa.gov.il
