How to get a Israel visa from Laos

• The Israeli tourist visa is a visa issued to foreigners who intend to visit Israel for tourism, visitation and other recreational purposes.
• Laotians who wish to visit a friend or relative in Israel can apply for the Israeli tourist visa also called the B/2 visa.
• Laotians who intend to travel to Israel must have a passport valid for a duration of six months from the date of entry in the country and the passport must have blank pages for visa stamps.
• Original and photocopy of the visa application form.
• Two recently taken passport photographs 5x5cm in size.
• Applicants are required to show a document stating the purpose of their visit to Israel.
• Applicants traveling with minors are expected to show their birth certificates.
• Minors traveling without their parents are expected to show a consent letter signed by their parents.
• Proof of flight bookings or reservations.
• Banks statements for the last three months to show proof of sufficient funds while in the country.
• Applicants are required to show a confirmation of hotel reservation in Israel. Applicants are expected to pay for their hotel reservations within 24 hours of booking to avoid booking cancelation.
• Applicants who wish to stay with a friend in Israel must submit a document showing the residential address and contact details of the host.

• The Isreali work visa is a visa issued to foreigners who have gotten a job offer from a company in Isreal.
• Laotians who are skilled, educated and experienced and wish to take up a job offer in Israel can apply for the Israeli work visa also called a B-1 work visa.
• Foreigners in Israel on a work visa are expected to get a work permit.
• Two recently taken passport photographs 5x5cm in size is required.
• A passport with six months validity and blank passport pages for visa stamps is required.
• A duly completed and signed Isreal work visa application form.
• A certificate of good conduct from your previous employer is needed.
• A certificate of medical examination from an authorized hospital and a result of a blood test to show that the applicant is free from any diseases.
• The certificate must cover inter alia, normal results in tests for tuberculosis, hepatitis and AIDS.
• The state of Israel has begun to take a fingerprint from foreigners who enter the country to work, so applicants are required to provide a certificate of declaration of the taking of a fingerprint and a photograph.
• A signed letter of employment from a company in Israel. The letter must state that they intend to hire you to fill in a vacant position.
• The Isreal company must submit a document stating that there is no Isreali to take up the vacant position.
• Proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of stay in Israel.
• Proof of hotel reservations or accommodation in Israel.
• Travel itinerary.
• A copy of your flight return ticket.
• A document from the police of your home country stating that you do not have any criminal record.

• The Israeli student visa also called the A/2 visa is a visa issued to foreigners who wish to study in an accredited learning institution in Israel.
• Laotians who apply for this visa must have been offered admission to study in a learning institution in Israel, The letter must be signed by the university representative.
• A completed and signed Isreal student visa application form is required.
• Two identical passport photographs 5x5cm in size must be provided.
• Applicants must submit the original copy of their birth certificate.
• Applicants must submit a document to prove that he has the financial means to pay for his studies and sustenance for his duration of stay in the country.
• The Isreali student visa is valid for one year. Applicants whose study year is more than a year can apply for an extension of stay at the Ministry of the interior in Isreal.
• Foreigners in Israel on a student visa are not allowed to work with this visa. Anyone found working on a student visa will be punished.
• Minors traveling to study in Isreal must provide a consent letter signed by their parents or legal guardian before they can be issued a visa.
• A certificate of acceptance for study in a recognized educational institution in Israel is needed.

Hebrew is Israel’s official language. Arabic was the official language until 2018, however, a number of the population still speak it. English is the most popular foreign language in Israel.

The seasons of April and May (Spring) and September and October (autumn) are the best time to visit Israel when temperatures are pleasantly mild throughout the country.

• Olive oil from Israel, Israeli Wine, Diamonds, Dead sea products, Jewelry souvenirs, Olivewood carvings, Dates and Judaica are the best souvenir to get from Isreal.