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ISRAEL EMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
IMMIGRATION INFORMATION
| One of the most important things for any travellers and yet forgotten by thousands of ardent travellers every year your passport is one thing you simply can’t leave home without. As well as remembering to take it with you, however, you also need to ensure that your current passport is valid for at least six months beyond the date of your return to your home country. You should also take at least two photocopies of the pages containing your photo and any other important information. Carry one on your person and one somewhere safe or if you’re really clever you could e-mail a copy to yourself or save it onto a floppy disk so you can access it at any time.
Furthermore, in order to get into many countries on the stay abroad you will require a visa of some type, even if you are just visiting. This is usually an insert, stamp or sticker which is placed in your passport and the duration of its validity varies from place to place. If you do intend to work or study in the country to which you are traveling, however, you should organize your visa even further in advance as this can take longer to process.
As well as your passport you should ensure that you have at least one other form of identification with you. This may be a driver’s license, birth certificate or any other form of ID which is acceptable worldwide. As with passports, bring at least two copies of all forms of identification in case of loss or theft.
You should also find out where your embassy is in the country to which you are travelling as this will come in very handy for genuine emergencies. For example if you need to return home urgently or lose important documents or passports, your embassy should be able to help you out pretty quickly. 
| VISA APPLICATIONS AND PASSPORTS | | | | | Passports | | Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond intended date of arrival required by all. | | | Note | | (a) Persons wishing to proceed to an Arab country other than Egypt or Jordan after visiting Israel should ensure their passport does not contain an Israeli visa or stamp. However, persons permitted to stay in Israel for a period of 3 months or more will be required to have an extension stamped in their passport. (b) Former nationals of Israel holding a foreign passport must have written proof of having given up Israeli identity, otherwise, they may be required to obtain a new Israeli passport or renew their original one. | | | Visas | | All nationals require a stamp on arrival. Visas are required by all except the following, although visitors are advised to contact the embassy prior to travelling for up to date information:
(a) 1. nationals of countries referred to in the chart above (except nationals of Germany if born before January 1, 1928, and nationals of British Dependent Territories (apart from Gibraltar) who do require a visa);
(b) nationals of Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Central African Republic, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, Guatemala, Haiti, Hungary, Iceland, Jamaica, Korea (Rep. of), Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, St Kitts & Nevis, San Marino, Slovenia, South Africa, Surinam, Swaziland, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay and Vanuatu;
(c) transit passengers continuing their journey within 24 hours by the same or first connecting flight provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport. | | | Types of visa | | Tourist/Entry: $15 (cash only, or $12 postal order). There are no fees for nationals of Bulgaria and Turkey. Cruise ship passengers visiting Israel will be issued Landing Cards, allowing them to remain in the country for as long as the ship is in port. No visa applications are required. | | | Validity | | 2 months. Visas may be extended (for a nominal fee) at offices of the Ministry of the Interior in the following locations: Afula, Akko (Acre), Ashqelon, Be'ersheba, Eilat, Hadera, Haifa, Herzliya, Holon, Jerusalem, Nazareth, Netanya, Petah Tiqva, Ramat Gan, Ramla, Rehovot, Safed, Tel Aviv and Tiberias. | | | Application to | | Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy). | | | Application requirements | | (a) Application form. (b) 1 passport-size photo. (c) Return ticket. (d) Foreign nationals applying in the UK must submit their residence and/or work permit along with a letter of reference. (e) A copy of tenancy agreement or mortgage arrangements. (f) Bank statement for last 3 months. (g) Self-addressed envelope. (h) Invitation from company/friends/contact in Israel. (i) Letter from employer/university specifying period of time you have worked with them and that you will be returning after trip. | | | Working days required | | Depends on nationality. Some visas will require authorisation from Israel and so it is advisable to contact the Embassy before booking travel tickets. | | | Temporary residence | | Apply to the Ministry of the Interior in Israel. | | | Note | | As a concession to travellers intending to travel at a later date to countries inimical to Israel, entry stamps will, on request, be entered only on the entry form AL-17 and not on the passport. This facility is not available to those required to obtain their Israeli visas in advance. | | | Addresses | | Note | | The main Palestinian National Authority Region (on the West Bank) and part of the Gaza strip are administered by the Palestine National Authority. | | | | Ministry of Tourism | | PO Box 1018, King George Street 24, Jerusalem, Israel
Tel: (2) 675 4811 or 567 8777. Fax: (2) 625 307.
Website: http://infotour.co.il/ | | | | Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities | | PO Box 534, Manger Street, Bethlehem, Palestine
Tel: (2) 274 1581. Fax: (2) 274 3753.
E-mail: mota@visit-palestine.com
Website: http://visit-palestine.com/ | | |
| | | Help to Visa Application Forms.
How to find the right one(s)? Understand that we cannot provide forms, since this specific topic is too complex for a implementation in our websites.
Each country uses its own specific application formulars for tourists, residents and/or workers.
There are no general or multipurpose formulars for each country.
Anyway you may search the needed forms in the Internet by using the search engines like,
Altavista, Yahoo, Google, DMOZ, AOL, MSN, Lycos, Teoma.
Search examples:
Type your query and set - of course - for 'COUNTRY' the real country name you are looking for ...
... and good luck! Important remark: the [ + ] and [ " ] will reduce the number of the search results anyway.
Type exactly like examples below or you copy and paste the search strings: If your search was successful, visit the consulate's, governments' or embassies' websites first.
As per our investigation experiences most of the downloadable form sheets you'll find are built in PDF for Adobe's Acrobat™ Reader.
PASSPORT APPLICATIONS, RENEWALS Applying for a Passport You should apply for your passport several months in advance of your planned departure, making sure you fill in the dates of your upcoming trip in the appropriate place on the application. If you'll need visas from foreign embassies (find out by checking foreign entry requirements for the country you'll visit, allow more time. (It's very important to check those requirements. Imagine how disappointed you'd be if you were turned back on the day of your departure because your passport expires in three months and the country you're visiting requires it to be valid at least six months AFTER you return home! Also check on immunization requirements -- you may need to be inoculated before you can enter a country!) As a rule, it takes about 25 business days to process your passport application and get the document sent to you. Something to think about: Lines are longest at passport agencies from January to July, resulting in longer waiting times for applicants. You might want to avoid the crowds by applying through a nearby clerk of court or post office that accepts passport applications. Lost or Stolen Passport Losing your passport -- especially if you're in a foreign country -- can be scary. It's the most important item you carry with you, so it's best to keep it someplace secure (like in a money pouch you wear under your clothes). Another safety measure you can take is to make two photocopies of the photo ID page of your passport. Leave one at home with family or friends and keep the other in a different place from your passport, perhaps buried in the bottom of checked luggage. This could make all the difference in getting you on your flight home in the event that your passport is lost or stolen. It also makes getting it replaced much easier. Can I Have My Old Passport Back?
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