Basic Travel Requirements for Somalis visiting
Israel
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Israeli Visa.
- Original signed Somalian international passport with a validity of a minimum of 6 months beyond your stay in Israel. The must-have one blank page for a visa stamp.
- One copy of the visa application form that has been completed with all relevant information by the applicant. The application form must also be duly signed.
- Two recent identical(5 by 5) passport-sized photographs. The photograph must be in colour and captured with a white background.
- Ensure that your passport is clipped to the visa application and not glued or stapled.
- Computer-generated flight itinerary from an airline or travel agency in Israel.
- Confirmed hotel reservation of each night of the applicant’s stay in Israel.
- Bank account statement from the previous six months before the period of visa application.
- Travel health insurance valid for the duration of your stay in Israel.
Israel Visa for Somalis
Facts about Israel
Tourists who visit Israel confess to the feeling terrible about leaving the country, this is a testament to the fun time they have during their time in Israel. The historical and religious sites in the country are top attractions for tourists who visit the country. Other top attractions in the country are the beach resorts, hiking trails, national parks, and nature reserves. With the plethora of attractions available in the country, tourists are assured of having an exciting time all through their stay. Birders and ornithologists usually take joy in the annual migrations that funnel through Eilat and the Hula Valley as Israel is among the world’s leading destinations for birdwatching.
The tourism industry is one of the most important industries in Israel. Tourists have been discouraged by the security problems that would not just go away but the number of tourist visits to the country has picked up recently. In 2017, 3.6 million tourists visited Israel, which was a 25% increase from the number of tourists in the country the previous year. The tourism industry contributed NIS20 billion to the Israeli economy during this period.
During your time in Israel, avoid taking photos of people in Muslim and Orthodox Jewish areas. Crimes which involve smuggling and trafficking of illegal drugs can lead to you being sentenced to prison for a long period of time.
Types of Israel Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Work visa | within 15 days | As specified by the visa |
| Visitor Visa | within 15 days | 90 days |
| Student visa | within 15 days | Varies |
General Requirements for Israel Visa
- Original signed Somalian international passport with a validity of a minimum of 6 months beyond your stay in Israel. The must-have one blank page for a visa stamp.
- One copy of the visa application form that has been completed with all relevant information by the applicant. The application form must also be duly signed.
- Two recent identical(5 by 5) passport-sized photographs. The photograph must be in colour and captured with a white background.
- Ensure that your passport is clipped to the visa application and not glued or stapled.
- Computer-generated flight itinerary from an airline or travel agency in Israel.
- Confirmed hotel reservation of each night of the applicant’s stay in Israel.
- Bank account statement from the previous six months before the period of visa application.
- Travel health insurance valid for the duration of your stay in Israel.
Israel Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This Israeli visa is also known as B/1 Work visa, it is issued to a person whose stay has been granted for a limited period of time for work purposes only.
- This visa is granted to experts and artists and is used only with the approval of the Israeli Ministry of the Interior.
- Applicant will pay for the visa fee when his/her application is being submitted to one of the population administration offices of the Ministry of the Interior.
- Upon receipt of approval from the Ministry of the Interior, the mission will issue the B/1 Work visa after interviewing the applicant and obtaining from him the following documents:
- You are to provide a verified certificate of good conduct.
- Provision of the certification of medical examinations performed in clinics or hospitals recognized by the mission, the certification must cover, inter alia, normal results in tests for tuberculosis, hepatitis, and AIDS and the results of blood tests.
- A completed application form for a visa.
- Your visa fee may vary depending on the country or region involved.
- Your visa processing time is done within 15 days, but some cases may delay it till 1 month above.
- Somalian applicant for Israeli visa should apply for the Israeli visa in the neighbouring countries as there is no Israeli embassy or consulate in Somalia.
- Two passport pictures are required for this visa type when you are applying.
- You are to note that the Consul may request additional documents.
- Your validity of the Israeli work visa will be in accordance with Ministry of Interior guidelines.
- The worker must enter Israel within the period of time specified in the visa and stay in the country as specified in the visa.
- A recipient of such a visa may apply to one of the population administration offices of the Ministry of the Interior to extend the visa.
Israel Visitor Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Israeli visitor visa otherwise known as a B/2 visa is granted to someone who wishes to stay in Israel for only a short time. This visa is issued to people for a visit, tourism, a business meeting or study in a Hebrew ulpan.
- You are not allowed to work in Israel with this visa.
- Israeli B/2 visa is valid for a period of 90 days from the date of its issuance.
- Your duration of stay in the country will be determined by the Israeli Border Police.
- A visitor who wishes to extend his visit may submit an application at one of the regional population administration offices of the Ministry of the Interior.
- The process to be handled at the mission:
- Presentation of international passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the period of the stay in Israel.
- A completed and signed application for an Israeli visa.
- A photocopy of the applicant’s travel document.
- Proof of the applicant’s sufficient financial means for the visit to Israel (such as bank statements from the last three months).
- Two passport pictures taken in a plain white background.
- Payment of the visa fee receipt.
- Somalian applicant for Israeli visa should apply for the Israeli visa in the neighbouring countries as there is no Israeli embassy or consulate in Somalia.
- The Israeli consul may request additional documents for verification or fetching additional information to the existing documents you might have tendered.
- Your fee will not be refunded back to you, should you not issued a visa.
- The Agreement between the State of Israel and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on a Multiple-Entry Visa Arrangement for holders of Israeli National passports and Chinese Ordinary Passports entered into force on the 11 of November 2016.
- The validity of the visa is up to ten years from the date of its issuance, but will not exceed the validity of the visa applicant’s passport.
- The duration of stay in Israel is up to 180 days per year for multiple entries travellers.
- Your visa fee may vary depending on the country or region involved.
- Your visa processing time is done within 15 days, but some cases may delay it till 1 month above.
Israel Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is granted to foreign students who want to study in Israel.
- The visa is valid for up to one year and for multiple entrances and exits.
- Recipients of this visa are not permitted to work in Israel.
- A minor will not be given a visa without the written consent of both parents or his legal guardian.
- Your visa fee may vary depending on the country or region involved.
- Your visa processing time is done within 15 days, but some cases may delay it till 1 month above.
- The visa is granted to students who provide the following:
- Completed and signed visa application form to enter Israel.
- Two passport pictures taken in a white background.
- Certification of acceptance for study at a recognized educational institution in Israel
- Proof that the student has the financial means to pay for his studies and sustenance throughout his stay in Israel.
- A travel document that is valid for at least one year, provided that his country has a diplomatic mission in the State of Israel. If there is no such mission in Israel, the passport must be valid for the entire period of studies and another six months beyond that time
- Payment of the visa fee receipt.
- Somalian applicant for Israeli visa should apply for the Israeli visa in the neighbouring countries as there is no Israeli embassy or consulate in Somalia.
- The Israeli Consul may request additional documents to generate more information from you.
Israel Visa Fees
Work visa
169.00 (USD)
Visitor Visa
169.00 (USD)
Student visa
A2
169.00 (USD)