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A/2 visa - This visa is granted to those who wish to come to Israel to study at an accredited institution.

The application fee for a student visa to Israel depends on your country of residence and is subject to change at any time. The fee can be around 40-50 USD.

Visa Requirements

The applicant for an Israeli student visa typically needs to provide the following:

Completed and signed application for a visa to enter Israel. You can download the application form here: 

http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA_Graphics/MFA%20Gallery/Consular%20forms/EntryVisa.pdf

Passport (must be valid beyond one year from the date of the intended visit).

Original letter of acceptance for study at a recognized educational institution in Israel.

Statement from the bank showing that you have the funds to support the stay in Israel while you are a student (Bank statement from the past three months).

Roundtrip airline tickets OR payment of next school year in the states (in the case of an exchange student).

You may need to provide your original birth certificate

Apply for a student visa soon after you receive the official letter of acceptance from your hosting Israel educational institute.

The visa is valid for up to one year (and allows many entries to the country) and can be extended in the Population Authority office for an additional period.

You must appear in person at your local Israeli Consulate or Embassy of Israel prior to your arrival to obtain a student visa.

It is mandatory that all international students participating in programs of one semester or longer secure a Student Visa (A-2) before arriving in Israel.

The student visa is granted to those who want to study in the elementary and high schools, academic institutions and yeshivot and youth institutions of the Jewish Agency.

Your visa application may be rejected if you are not able to show proof of the required funds, or if you provide incorrect or incomplete documents.

A/2 Visa holders are not allowed to work in Israel.

Under certain conditions, A/2 visa holders who are eligible to make aliya under the Law of Return may work part-time.

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Galilee International Management Institute

Jerusalem, Israel

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Be'er Sheva, Israel

Sde Boker, Israel

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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Ari'el, Israel

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Rehovot, Israel

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Haifa, Israel

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Bar-Ilan University, founded in 1955, was one of the first comprehensive research universities to be established in Israel.  From 70 students to 21,000, its milestone achievements in the sciences and humanities have made an indelible imprint on the landscape of the nation.  The university has 8 faculties: Jewish Studies, Medicine, Engineering, Law, Life Science, Exact Sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities.  These faculties are active partners in national science and technology initiatives.

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Jerusalem District, Israel

The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance (JAMD) is the oldest and largest academic institution of performing arts in Israel. In 2023 we will be celebrating our 90th anniversary and yet, we feel young and full of enthusiasm and energy. Educating around 850 talented students yearly from contrasting areas and economic backgrounds in Israel, Jewish, Christians and Muslims, the JAMD is presently expanding its structures with a brand-new architectural State of the Art facility.

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Established in 1999, Azrieli – College of Engineering Jerusalem (originally called The Jerusalem College of Engineering) is a non-profit organization committed to creating well-educated and highly trained professionals in engineering. The college offers four-year B.Sc. degrees in several engineering disciplines and pre-college academic preparatory programs for students who wish to improve their grades to apply to the College and master’s programs in Software Engineering and Technological Entrepreneurship.

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The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies

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College of Law and Business

COLMAN is committed to the intellectual and professional development of our students in their fields of choice. It is accessible to students from diversified backgrounds and we are committed to providing tailor-made assistance to those who need it. Teaching is conceived of and practiced by our faculty members as more than a profession, it is a vocation.

The College Of Management Academic Studies

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