Visa Required:
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Yes
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Visa Processing Time:
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At least 7 working days.
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Visa Appointment Required:
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No, but is recommended as the wait time will be less and those applicants will be given preference upon arrival at the Consulate.
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Visa Appointment Procedure:
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Call 02079579500 or email consulate@london.mfa.gov.il to book an appointment.
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Visa Application Fee:
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£12.
Fees are payable in postal order made payable to the Embassy of Israel or cash, if applying in person.
Credit/Debit cards or personal cheques are not accepted.
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Documents Required:
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Application Form
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Complete, print and sign the application form with 1 recent passport size photo.
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Passport
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Need to be valid for at least six months from the date of travel and should have at least one blank page. It should also contain the valid UK visa.
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Financial Means
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Copies of last 3 months bank statements.
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Travel Itinerary
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Complete travel itinerary, from travel agent, including flights and accommodation.
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Medical Insurance
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A valid medical insurance is required.
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UK Accommodation Proof
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A copy of the applicant's UK tenancy agreement or mortgage papers.
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Status Proof
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A letter from the employer/university specifying the period of time the applicant has been working/studying in the UK and confirming that they will be returning to their job/studies after the trip to Israel.
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Self Addressed Mail
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Prepaid and self-addressed special delivery envelope if the applicant would like the passport to be returned by post.
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Invitation Letter
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Only required if visiting friends or family in Israel.
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Marriage Certificate
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If the applicant is married to a UK citizen, then their marriage certificate and a copy of their spouse's British passport needs to be enclosed.
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Postal Application:
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Accepted. Payment to be made by Postal Orders only.
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Visa Application Procedure:
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Visa applications can turn up at the Embassy in London during the opening hours and apply for visa.
Though pre-booking an appointment is not compulsory, applicants with booked appointments will be seen quicker with less wait time.
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Visa Collection Procedure:
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Processed passport can be sent back by post if the applicant submits a prepaid and self adressed special delivery envelope.
Alternatively, the applicant can go to the embassy in person to collect their passport. They will need to email consulate@london.mfa.gov.il to find out when it will be ready.
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General Visa Information:
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Visitor visas can be extended at any office of the Ministry of the Interior in Israel.
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Israel Embassy Information:
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Consulate General of Israel
15a Old Court Place
London W8 4QB
Tel: 02079579500 (between 9-10am and 2-5pm, Monday to Friday)
Fax: 02074932819
E-mail: consulate@london.mfa.gov.il
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Monday to Thursday: 10:00 to 13:15
Friday and eve of Israeli national holidays: 10:00 to 12:00
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