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Visa Information
Students should secure a student visa before arriving in Israel.
A letter of acceptance will be produced by the Exchange Coordinator may be used to obtain a student visa.
Passports
- All visitors must hold a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date they enter the country.
- In order to enter Israel as a student, you must have a passport that is valid for at least a year from your date of entry into the country.
- If you do not have a valid passport, apply for one immediately.
- If you hold an Israeli passport, you are required to present it upon arrival.
Student Visas
A-2 Student Visa: a multiple-entry visa valid for one year, allowing you to enter Israel an unlimited number of times for a period of one year without securing a new visa.
- All students should apply for a student visa (A-2), in person, prior to their departure at your nearest Israeli consulate.
- Student visas are renewable after one year both in Israel and abroad.
- A student visa does not allow you to work in Israel.
- Some students will not be able to enter Israel without receiving a student visa ahead of time because they are not automatically granted tourist visas upon arrival in Israel.
- Please note: It is illegal to study in Israel on a tourist visa.
Visa Requirements:
- Valid passport
- Passport-sized pictures
- Acceptance letter to the program
- Proof of sufficient funds (a bank statement is acceptable)
- Scholarship statements, if relevant.
- Fee of ~360 NIS
Israeli Born & Returning Israeli Citizens
If you are a returning Israeli citizen or child of a parent with an Israeli citizenship, please contact the nearest Israeli Consulate in order to clarify your legal status in advance of entering the country. This includes the status of your military service for which you may want to apply for exemption before arrival in Israel.
The information above is for general information purposes only. Please contact the Israeli embassy or consulate in your home country for specific regulations for students from your country.
For issues regarding visas, please contact Avi Zarakhovsky 03-6409989 or aviz@tauex.tau.ac.il.
