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🇮🇱 Israel Family Visit Visa
Dear visitor,
The Israel family visit visa is issued under the B/2 Visitor Visa category. With this visa, you can visit family, relatives, or friends in Israel and the Palestinian territories. There is no separate visa for Palestine; therefore, Israeli visas are also required for travel to Palestine. The family visit visa is valid for up to 3 months from the date of issue. The length of stay in Israel is determined by border police officers upon entry. If you wish to extend your stay, you may apply to the local Population Authority office of the Ministry of Interior.
Applicants are not required to appear in person at the Israeli Consulate. You may submit your documents by courier or deliver them in person, and your application will be processed. Processing usually takes about 1 week, depending on the consulate’s workload and whether additional documents or interviews are requested.
📌 Required Documents for Israel Family Visit Visa
- Invitation letter: Must be prepared by your relative in Israel, including their contact information and address, as well as the length of your stay. It must be accompanied by a copy of the inviter’s ID card or passport.
- Passport: Valid for at least 6 months.
- Biometric photos: Two, 5x5 cm, white background, taken within the last year.
- Copy of national ID and population registry extract
- Visa application form (completed and signed)
- Bank statements: Last 6 months, stamped and signed by the bank, showing sufficient funds.
- Additional income documents: Property deed, rental contracts, vehicle license, etc.
Occupational documents depend on your status:
- Employees: Employer’s letter, last 6 months’ payslips, SGK service record, employment entry certificate, tax certificate, activity certificate, signature circular, trade registry gazette. (Applications from minimum wage earners are not accepted.)
- Employers: SGK 4B service record and company documents.
- Retirees: Retirement certificate, pension payment statements (last 6 months), pension ID card.
- Students: Original student certificate in English and sponsor documents.
- Housewives: Sponsor documents from a first-degree relative.
- Public sector employees/professionals (lawyers, doctors, pharmacists, engineers, etc.): Professional ID card copy.
💳 Israel Family Visit Visa Fee
Turkish citizens are exempt from consular fees for short-term visit visas. However, foreign nationals residing in Turkey must pay consular fees, which vary depending on nationality. In all cases, travel health insurance and consultancy fees must be paid.
📌 Important Notes
- An Israel visa is also required for travel to Palestine.
- The decision on your visa application is at the sole discretion of the Israeli Consulate.
- Holders of Israeli visas or entry/exit stamps may be denied entry to Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Yemen, and Kuwait.
- Holders of Diplomatic (black), Special (green), and Service (grey) passports are exempt from visas for visits of up to 90 days.
📌 Summary
The most important document for the Israel family visit visa is the invitation letter from your relative in Israel. Applications are usually finalized within 1 week, and you are not required to appear in person. You can send your documents by courier, and once approved, your passport will be delivered to your address. Marsel Visa provides reliable and professional support for completing your family visit visa application.