Israel Visa Information & Australia Travel Guide

Israel Visa: Business Category (Nationality: Indian)[cite: 1]

Visa Notes & Fees

• Passport: Original Passport with the validity of minimum 9 months from the date of return and minimum one blank page for visa stamping. Attach all old passports (if any).[cite: 1]
• Israel Visa Application Form:[cite: 1]
  1. One visa application form to be duly filled and signed by the applicant.[cite: 1]
  2. An online application form should also be filled through the link: http://del.israelvisa.in/online/onlinevisaform.aspx. Photograph and ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN card, Driving license or others) should be uploaded while filling the form. Post filling the online form, a printout of the same should be taken and attached with manual form (duly filled and signed by the applicant) and submitted at the Israel visa application centre along with other required documents.[cite: 1]
  Following forms also need to be filled, signed and submitted along with the application:[cite: 1]
  • VFS Consent form[cite: 1]
  • Checklist[cite: 1]
• Photo Specification: Two recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 70% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 55 mm X 55 mm). Please note: Photograph should not be more than 6 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.[cite: 1]
• Covering Letter: Covering-letter from company on its letter head stating the applicant's name, designation, passport number, outlined itinerary, purpose of visit and names & addresses of the companies visiting in Israel. The letter should be duly signed by the authorized signatory mentioning his name & contact details and addressed to – The Visa Officer, Embassy of Israel, New Delhi.[cite: 1]
• Invitation letter: An Invitation Letter from Israeli host / inviting Company on its letter head in Hebrew language stating the applicant's name, passport number, purpose of travel, duration of stay and date of visit. The letter should be signed by the invitee mentioning his name, designation & contact details.
  Please Note: The letter must be received in Embassy either by E-mail (E-mail ID: info@newdelhi.gov.in) or by fax (011-30414555) from Israel and one copy of the same has to be submitted along with the application.[cite: 1]
• Financials:[cite: 1]
  Self Employed:[cite: 1]
  • Original bank statement for last 4 months with Bank stamp & seal and applicant's name must be mentioned on the statement.
  [cite: 1] Employed:[cite: 1]
  • Original Salary account statement for last 4 months with Bank stamp & Seal and applicant's name must be mentioned on the statement.[cite: 1]
  • Salary slips for last 4 months.[cite: 1]
  Please Note: Internet bank statement will not be accepted.[cite: 1]
• Ticket: Ticket Itinerary.[cite: 1]
• Medical: Original Medical Insurance for the entire period of stay amounting US$ 40,000 or equivalent.
  Please Note: The policy has to clearly specify the period of validity.[cite: 1]
• Certificates:[cite: 1]
  1. If applicant is traveling along with the family, copy of marriage certificate & minor's birth certificate will have to be submitted along with the application.[cite: 1]
  2. Kindly note that applicants applying for Israel Business Visa, will have to provide an Original Marriage Certificate duly apostilled by MEA, if he/she has mentioned the marital status on the application form as ‘Married’ and spouse name is not endorsed on the passport.[cite: 1]
• Authorization Letter: Applicant will have to submit an Authorization Letter in the name of Mr. Ravi Swamy, Mr. Nitin, Mr. Ramakant and Mr. Deepak Kumar in order to authorize them to submit and collect the passport.[cite: 1]

Business Visa Charges

Israel Visa: Tourist Category (Nationality: Indian)[cite: 1]

Visa Notes & Fees

• Passport: Original Passport with the validity of minimum 9 months from the date of return and minimum one blank page for visa stamping. Attach all old passports (if any).[cite: 1]
• Israel Visa Application Form:[cite: 1]
  1. One visa application form to be duly filled and signed by the applicant.[cite: 1]
  2. An online application form should also be filled through the link: http://del.israelvisa.in/online/onlinevisaform.aspx. Photograph and ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN card, Driving license or others) should be uploaded while filling the form. Post filling the online form, a printout of the same should be taken and attached with manual form (duly filled and signed by the applicant) and submitted at the Israel visa application centre along with other required documents.[cite: 1]
  Following forms also need to be filled, signed and submitted along with the application:[cite: 1]
  • VFS Consent form[cite: 1]
  • Checklist[cite: 1]
• Photo Specification: Two recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 70% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 55 mm X 55 mm). Please note: Photograph should not be more than 6 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.[cite: 1]
• Covering Letter: Covering-Letter from applicant mentioning his name, designation, passport number, purpose & duration of visit and travel itinerary in brief. The letter should be duly signed by the applicant & addressed to – The Visa Officer, Embassy of Israel, New Delhi.
  Please Note: Covering-Letter on Letterhead if applicant is Self Employed or on plain paper if Employed.[cite: 1]
• Financials:[cite: 1]
  • Original Personal bank statement for last 4 months with Bank stamp & seal and applicant's name must be mentioned on the statement.
    Please Note: Internet bank statement will not be accepted.[cite: 1]
  • Salary slips for last 4 months.[cite: 1]
• Proof of Occupation:[cite: 1]
  • Employed: No Objection Certificate from employer mentioning the travel dates.[cite: 1]
  • Student: Leave Sanction Letter/ NOC from school mentioning the travel dates along with school ID card copy.[cite: 1]
• Proof of Accommodation: Hotel booking along with Day-to-Day itinerary from the tour operator in Israel.[cite: 1]
• Ticket: Ticket Itinerary.[cite: 1]
• Certificates: If applicant is traveling along with the family, a copy of marriage certificate & minor's birth certificate will have to be submitted along with the application.
  Please Note: If spouse name is not endorsed in the passport then an original marriage certificate duly apostilled from the Ministry of External Affairs, Patiala House is required.[cite: 1]
• Medical: Original Medical Insurance for the entire period of stay amounting US$ 40,000 or equivalent.
  Please Note: The policy has to clearly specify the period of validity.[cite: 1]
• Authorization Letter: Applicant will have to submit an authorization-letter in the name of Mr. Ravi Swamy, Mr. Nitin, Mr. Ramakant and Mr. Deepak Kumar to submit and collect the passport.[cite: 1]

Tourist Visa Charges

Israel Visa: Work Category (Nationality: Indian)[cite: 1]

Visa Notes & Fees

• Passport: Original Passport with the validity of at least three years and minimum two blank pages for visa stamping.
  [cite: 1] Please Note:[cite: 1]
  1. Attach all old passports (if any).[cite: 1]
  2. No visas will be issued on the additional pages of the passport.[cite: 1]
• Israel Long Term Visa Application Form:[cite: 1]
  1. One visa application form to be duly filled and signed by the applicant.[cite: 1]
  2. An online application form should also be filled through the link: http://del.israelvisa.in/online/onlinevisaform.aspx. Photograph and ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN card, Driving license or others) should be uploaded while filling the form. Post filling the online form, a printout of the same should be taken and attached with manual form (duly filled and signed by the applicant) and submitted at the Israel visa application centre along with other required documents.[cite: 1]
• Photo Specification: Two recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 70% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 55 mm X 55 mm). Please note: Photograph should not be more than 6 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.[cite: 1]
• Covering Letter: Covering Letter from company on its letter head stating the applicant's name, designation, passport number and purpose & duration of visit. The letter should be duly signed by the authorized signatory with his name & designation and addressed to – The Visa Officer, Embassy of Israel, New Delhi.[cite: 1]
• Contract of Intent: Copy of contract of intent to be duly signed by employer and employee.[cite: 1]
• Certificates:[cite: 1]
  • If Married: Original marriage certificate is required or in case marriage certificate is not available, an affidavit from court stating that the couple is married along with their photo or joint photo affix on the affidavit stamped by advocate has to be submitted.[cite: 1]
  • If Divorced: An affidavit on Rs. 100 stamp paper from court stating that the couple has been divorced.[cite: 1]
  • If Widower/Widow: Notarized original death certificate of the spouse.[cite: 1]
  Please Note: All the documents mentioned above shall be attested with Apostille by the Ministry of External Affairs, Consular Division and Patiala House and have to be laminated.[cite: 1]
• Police Clearance Certificate: Original PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) issued from regional passport office and should be duly attested by Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi/Dhaka/Kathmandu/Colombo.
  Please Note: PCC should not be more than 3 month old from the date of submission.[cite: 1]
• Medical: Medical certificate from East West Medical Centre, 38 Golf Links, Archbishop Makarios Marg, New Delhi-110003 Tel: 47222500.
  [cite: 1] Please Note:[cite: 1]
  1. Kindly submit the application once approval from Ministry of Interior in Israel has been received.[cite: 1]
  2. All documents submitted should be on A4 size paper. If the original document is on a different sized paper then the photocopy of the document should be A4 sized.[cite: 1]
  3. Personal appearance is mandatory at the time of submission & applicant has to carry any government authorized photo ID proof such as Pan card, voter ID & Aadhaar card etc.[cite: 1]
  4. Embassy may ask for any additional documents.[cite: 1]

Work Visa Charges

Diplomatic Representations - Israel[cite: 1]

Embassy of Israel

• Address: 3, Aurangzeb Road, New Delhi-110011[cite: 1]
• Telephone: 011-30414500 | Fax: 011-30414555[cite: 1]
• Email: info@newdelhi.mfa.gov.il[cite: 1]
• Submission Details: Passports are submitted through VFS | Timings: 0900 hours - 1200 hours (Monday - Friday)[cite: 1]
• Collection Details: Passports are collected through VFS | Timings: 0900 hours - 12 hours (Monday - Friday)[cite: 1]
• Processing Time: Minimum 5 - 7 working days[cite: 1]
• Jurisdiction: West Bengal, Punjab, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Lakshadweep[cite: 1]

Consulate General of Israel (Mumbai)

• Address: Marathon Futurex, 1301, A Wing, N M Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013[cite: 1]
• Telephone: 022-61600500, 61600507 | Fax: 022-61600599[cite: 1]
• Email: info@mumbai.mfa.gov.il[cite: 1]
• Submission Details: Passports submitted through VFS | Timings: 0900 hours - 1200 hours (Monday - Friday)[cite: 1]
• Collection Details: Passports collected through VFS | Timings: 0900 hours - 1200 hours (Monday - Friday)[cite: 1]
• Processing Time: Minimum 10 - 15 working days[cite: 1]
• Jurisdiction: Maharashtra, GOA, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh[cite: 1]

Consular General of Israel (Bangalore)

• Address: The Millenia, Tower A, 8th floor, 1&2 Murphy Road, Halasuru, Bangalore-560008[cite: 1]
• Telephone: 08049406501 | Fax: 08049406555[cite: 1]
• Email: consular@bangalore.mfa.gov.il[cite: 1]
• Submission Details: Consulate Opening Hours: Monday to Friday – 10:00am to 1:00pm | Submission (through Israel VAC): 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM[cite: 1]
• Collection Details: Collection: 1400 Hrs - 1500 Hrs (Monday - Friday)[cite: 1]
• Processing Time: 5-6 working days from the day of submission[cite: 1]
• Jurisdiction: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Puducherry, Pondicherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Daman and Diu, Telangana[cite: 1]

Out Source Representations - Israel (Visa Application Centres)[cite: 1]

1. The Israel Visa Application Centre (New Delhi)

• Address: International Trade Tower, S-2 Level, Nehru Place, New Delhi-110019[cite: 1]
• Telephone: 011-42220365[cite: 1]
• Email: infoisrael.northin@israelvisa-india.com[cite: 1]
• Submission Timings: 0900 hours - 1200 hours (Monday - Friday)[cite: 1]
• Collection Timings: 0900 hours - 12 hours (Monday - Friday)[cite: 1]
• Processing Time: 5 - 7 working days[cite: 1]
• Jurisdiction: Delhi, West Bengal, Punjab, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Lakshadweep[cite: 1]

2. The Israel Visa Application Centre (Mumbai)

• Address: 206B, Arcadia, Opp NCPA, Vinayak Kumar Shah Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400021[cite: 1]
• Telephone: 022-66154168[cite: 1]
• Email: infoisrael.westin@israelvisa-india.com[cite: 1]
• Submission Timings: 0900 hours - 1200 hours (Monday - Friday)[cite: 1]
• Collection Timings: 1500 hours - 1600 hours (Monday - Friday)[cite: 1]
• Processing Time: 5 - 7 working days[cite: 1]
• Jurisdiction: Maharashtra, GOA, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh[cite: 1]

3. The Israel Visa Application Centre (Bangalore)

• Address: S- 519, 5th Floor, South Block Manipal Centre, 47 Dickenson Road, Bangalore-560042[cite: 1]
• Telephone: 080-41115828[cite: 1]
• Email: infoisrael.southin@israelvisa-india.com[cite: 1]
• Submission Timing: 0900Hrs-1200Hrs & 1300Hrs-1600Hrs (Monday to Friday)[cite: 1]
• Collection Timings: 1400Hrs-1500Hrs (Monday to Friday)[cite: 1]
• Processing Time: 5 to 6 working days[cite: 1]
• Jurisdiction: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Puducherry, Pondicherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Daman and Diu, Telangana[cite: 1]

4. The Israel Visa Application Centre (Kolkata)

• Address: Acropolis Mall, Unit No. 14, 7th floor on 858/1, Rajdanga Main Road, Shantipally, Sector 1, East Kolkata-110019[cite: 1]
• Telephone: 033-40052073[cite: 1]
• Email: kolkata@israelvisa.in[cite: 1]
• Submission Timings: 0900 hours - 1200 hours & 1300hrs - 1600hrs except holidays (Monday - Friday)[cite: 1]
• Collection Timings: 1530Hrs-1630Hrs[cite: 1]
• Processing Time: N/A[cite: 1]
• Jurisdiction: N/A[cite: 1]

Australia Travel Guide[cite: 1]

• Capital: Canberra[cite: 1]
• Major Cities: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane[cite: 1]
• Language: English[cite: 1]
• Currency: Australian Dollar[cite: 1]
• Time Zone: ± 10[cite: 1]
• Dialing Code: ± 61[cite: 1]
• Official Tourism Website: http://www.australia.com[cite: 1]

About Australia

The largest island in the world, Australia is home to prehistoric landscapes, bizarre creatures and a hedonistic lifestyle. Its beauty and scale, with massive tracts of deep, red desert, rolling mountain ranges, rainforest and thousands of miles of untouched sand make it a unique and unforgettable destination. Australia has many different kinds of environment and climates, from tropical in the north to cool and temperate in the south. The huge interior of Australia is mostly desert or dry grassland and has few settlements. You’ll find that most Australians live on the fertile East Coast between Brisbane and Melbourne and with a country so vast, you need to plan to take in the most of what this country has to offer.[cite: 1]

Go to Queensland for the unforgettable corals of the Great Barrier Reef, or take in the vibrant outdoor lifestyle of Sydney. From Melbourne, you'll find one of the world's great road trips, the Great Ocean Road, a spectacular stretch of highway running along the Victorian coast into South Australia. Or visit the Northern Territory to view the beauty of Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the Kati Tutu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage or Kings Canyon. Don’t forget the west coast with its deserted coastline and isolated capital, Perth. Away from the cities tour the vineyards in South Australia’s Barossa Valley, Western Australia’s Margaret River and the Ybarra Valley in Victoria. Across the water, Tasmania’s quiet rural towns are filled with convict-era Georgian architecture. Plus don’t miss its national parks like Cradle Mountain, where you can bushwalk through its gorges.[cite: 1]

Climate

The northern third of Australia lies in the tropics and so is warm or hot the year around. The rest of the country lies south of the tropics and has warm summers and mild or cool winters. In winter, many parts of the south have occasional frosts. But the Australian Alps and the interior of Tasmania are the only areas of the country where temperatures remain below freezing for more than a day or so at a time.[cite: 1]