How to get a Israel visa from DR Congo

• A visitor who wants to visit Israel for the purpose of tourism will have to obtain a tourist visa.
• The Israel tourist visa is a short stay visa and is known as a B/2 visa.
• The Israel tourist visa is issued to people who want to visit Israel for the purpose of sightseeing, attending a business meet or studying in an ulpan.
• Holders of the Israel tourist visa are not liable to work in Israel.
• The Israel tourist visa is valid for 3 months(90 days) from the date of issue.
• This visa can be extended if the visitor wishes to stay in Israel for more than the visiting period granted in his or her visa.
• You must provide proof of your financial ability so as to support yourself financially during your stay in Israel and for your return transportation.
• Proof of valid travel medical insurance for Israel must be provided.
• The insurance has to cover you at least for USD 40000 or equivalent for all risks, e.g. accident, illness, medical emergency evacuation.
• The insurance has to be valid for the entire duration of your trip to Israel, including the dates of your arrival and departure.
  
• Proof of paid visa fee is required.
• All applications must be submitted by each applicant in person.
• Visa processing usually takes 15 days.
• Applicants of this visa who are employed are expected to provide proof of their employment in their home country.
• Foreigners applying for this visa must fill out a form 17L. This form will contain the applicant’s personal details and will be stamped upon entry to and exit from the country.
• The form 17L will remain with the visa applicant after exiting from Israel as it is proof of legal entry and it is necessary for the collection of tax refunds.
• All documents to be submitted must be original and certified copies.
• You intend to leave Israel at the end of your authorized stay.

• The Israel tourist visa is issued to applicants who want to engage in commercial or industrial business activities in Israel.
• You are to provide a business cover letter stating details of the duration and purpose of the applicant’s visit.
• Foreigners must have an official invitation or visa approval notification provided by the host in Israel. The invitation letter is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Israel.
• The company that has requested your presence in Israel must formally invite you to the country by presenting you with an official letter written on the company’s letterhead.
• The letter of invitation issued by the host company must contain detailed information about the nature of the business to be carried out while the applicant is in the country.
• Renewal and/or extension to this visa can be done by lodging an application at the office of the Ministry of the Interior.
• You are not allowed to take up permanent residence in the country.
• If you want, you can request the entry or exit stamp to be placed on a separate card which will be given to you by the immigration officers instead of on your passport.
• Submitting incomplete documents during the visa application may lead to the rejection of your visa application.
• Foreigners who are employed should provide a copy of the work certificate or work contract which confirms their employers.
• You are expected to provide proof of sufficient funds of at least $100 per day in Israel.

• The Israel student visa is issued to applicants who want to study in schools/institutions in Israel.
• Israel student visa is a multiple entry visa that is valid for one year.
• You must provide the official letter of invitation issued by the educational institute in Israel. The letter must be signed by an institute representative.
• A minor will not be given this visa without the written consent of both parents or his legal guardian.
• You must provide proof of your financial ability so as to support yourself financially during your entire period of study in Israel.
• Applicants are advised to apply for their visa in person. Applications sent via mail will be rejected.
• You must be in good physical and mental health and free from any kind of contagious disease.
• Submit your visa application form along with all the required documents and the necessary visa application fee at the Israel consulate or embassy.
• Your application fee will not be refunded if your application for a student visa is refused or rejected for any reason.
• Apply for a student visa soon after you receive the official letter of acceptance from your hosting Israel educational institute.
• Bring original copies and photocopies of all supporting documents when you come to submit your visa application form at the Israel Embassy or Consulate.
• Do not present false documents for your student visa.
• Proof of paid visa fee must be provided.

The Israeli national currency is the new Israeli Shekel (NIS or ILS), more commonly known as the shekel. The shekel is divided into 100 agurot (agura in singular). Israeli banknotes come in four denominations: 20, 50, 100 and 200 NIS and coins come in five denominations: 10, 5 and 1 NIS; 50 agurot and 10 agurot.