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Israel Visa

A visa is required, applied for through the embassy in Baku.

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Viza.az service fee
95 AZN
Visa centre fee
—
Consular fee
44 AZN

Visa types for Israel

Tourist visa

The B/2 category for tourism, visits to holy sites and family visits in Israel. It is valid for up to three months.

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Business visa

The B/1 category for meetings, negotiations and trade fairs in Israel. An invitation is required.

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Student visa

An A/2 student visa for study and programme participation at universities in Israel. The offer letter is the key condition.

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Family reunion visa

A long-stay visa to join a spouse or relative living in Israel. The relationship documents must be legalised.

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Azerbaijani citizens must obtain a visa in advance to travel to Israel. Tourism, family visits and pilgrimage are arranged under the short-stay category known as B/2.

Applications are accepted at the consular section of the Israeli embassy in Baku. The documents are submitted in person, after which the applicant is given a receipt for paying the fee at a bank. Payment is made in local currency.

A B/2 visa is valid for up to three months from the date of issue, and the final decision at entry is made by the border service. A decision usually takes seven to ten working days, though the period can stretch around public holidays. Viza.az helps with filling in the form, drawing up the document list and the appointment.

Visa to Israel: prices and processing times

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Service Processing time Price
Viza.az service fee 3-5 working days 95 AZN
Visa centre cost — —
Consular fee — 44 AZN
Visa decision 7-10 working days —

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Documents required for a visa to Israel

  • Ordinary passport It must be valid for at least six months beyond the visa's expiry date.
  • Completed application form The embassy's form for the B/2 category.
  • Photograph 5×5 cm, white background.
  • Fee payment receipt Paid at a bank using the receipt issued once the documents are submitted.
  • Bank statement A three-month statement for your current account, plus confirmation of any deposit account.
  • Letter from your employer Stating your position and salary.
  • Flight and hotel reservations A return ticket and proof of accommodation covering the whole stay.
  • Travel plan If you plan to visit holy sites, an itinerary is useful.
  • Medical insurance An insurance policy covering the trip.
  • Letter of invitation For visits to family or friends, the host's invitation and a copy of their Israeli ID card.

Visa to Israel: frequently asked questions

Yes. Azerbaijani citizens must obtain a visa in advance to travel to Israel. Trips for tourism and pilgrimage are arranged under the B/2 category.

Applications are accepted at the consular section of the Israeli embassy in Baku. The documents are submitted in person.

Once the documents are submitted the applicant is given a payment receipt, and the fee is paid at a bank in local currency. The payment receipt is then added to the document file.

A decision usually takes seven to ten working days. During the Jewish holidays the consulate’s working hours change and the period can stretch.

A B/2 visa is valid for up to three months from the date of issue. The final decision on the length of stay is made by the border service on entry.

In recent years a separate entry card is issued instead of a stamp in most cases. You need to keep that card for the whole of your stay in the country.

A passport, an application form, a photo, return tickets, proof of accommodation, financial documents and material supporting the purpose of the trip. If you are planning to visit holy sites, an itinerary is useful too.

Our service fee is 95 AZN. The consular fee is not included in this amount and is paid directly through a bank.