Applying via the Palestinian Ministry of Civil Affairs (under review)

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Applying for a B2 entry visa

Applying directly via COGAT (ICA)

*Staff members of registered INGOs working only in the West Bank and Gaza may obtain a B2 multiple entry visa valid for up to 1 year.

**Until further notice, foreign nationals who receive a B2 Judea and Samaria Only (West Bank) visas will not be eligible for a multiple entry visa and will have to apply for a single-entry visa.

Applying for a B2 entry visa directly via the Israeli Civil Administration (ICA, Beit El)

• Staff can enter the country and receive a B2 tourist visa (valid up to 90 days) upon arrival.
• Staff must travel directly to the West Bank.
• Staff should send a request for an appointment with the MoI/PIBA at Beit El. The email should be addressed to Lt. Adiel Sason Cohen, Deputy Head, International Organizations Department: arbel.deputy@gmail.co

Required Documents:

• A support letter from the relevant INGO.
• A support letter from the Consulate/Embassy or Rep office (addressed to COGAT).
• An employment contract, specifying the period of time staff will be employed in the WB (close-ended contract).
• 2 passport photos.
• Valid passport (at least 2 years) - if there are any additional passports, staff will be required to present it during the appointment.
• Rental contract in the West Bank.
• MoI form (Appendix 3).
• Payment slip (source only, the copy will be given to the applicant).
• Single entry visa costs 175 Shekels, to be paid at the ICA post office at time of arrival.

Contact details:
Lt. Adiel Sason Cohen arbel.deputy@gmail.com Tel: 03-7189111 | 050-623 0384

Applying for an entry visa to Israel (required based on some nationalities)

Nationals of some countries cannot obtain an entry visa upon their arrival to Israel, and are required to request an entry visa at an Israeli Embassy in their home country, or nearest country abroad in order to enter Israel and apply for the appropriate work visa. To view the list of countries that do not require a pre-obtained entry visa, click here.

- To apply for an entry visa, complete the application form (Download), and submit with the following documents:

• Support letter from INGO explaining your role and dates of stay in the country.
• Two passport photos
• Completion of security form
• Photocopy of the first page of your passport
• Fee: 85 NIS (subject to change)

- Processing times due to security checks can take up to 40 days.

For further questions or assistance, contact Nader Atrash Nader Atrashunops.org.