Student Visa (A/2)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 4-8 weeks
- Fee
- Varies by country (typically $51-100 USD equivalent)
- Validity
- Initially 1 year, renewable for program duration (up to 3 years)
- Entry
- Single entry
The A/2 student visa is mandatory for all international students and must be obtained before arriving in Israel. It is initially valid for up to one year and must be renewed annually for longer programs. Students are generally not permitted to work, except Master's, PhD, and post-doctoral students may obtain work permission.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Full-time study at a recognized educational institution in Israel with at least 40 hours of learning per week.
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Financial
Students must demonstrate sufficient funds to cover tuition fees and living expenses for the duration of their studies.
Minimum funds: Varies by institution and program length
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Age
Students under 18 require notarized parental consent from both parents.
Max age: 999; Min age: 0
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 24
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport photo against white background, full front view, 5x5 cm
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, scholarship letter, sponsor declaration; Minimum amount: Sufficient to cover tuition and living expenses
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Admission letter
Must be notarized: No; Must be original: Yes; Must show program dates: Yes
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: General health examination, not specified; Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: A/2 Student Visa Application; Form url: https://www.gov.il/en/service/student_visa_application_type
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Parental consent letter
Applies to: Students under 18 years old; Must be notarized: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain acceptance letter from Israeli university, gather financial documents, obtain medical certificate and police clearance.
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Online application
Complete the student visa application online through the Israeli consulate's portal.
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Appointment booking
Schedule an appointment at the Israeli embassy or consulate for document submission.
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Fee payment
Pay the student visa application fee (amount varies by country).
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Document submission
Submit all required documents at the embassy appointment, including passport, acceptance letter, financial proof, medical certificate, and police clearance.
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Interview
Attend visa interview if required (varies by nationality and program).
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing, typically 4-8 weeks.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with A/2 student visa stamp from the embassy.