MISTI MIT-Israel Visa Process

 

READ THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT VERY CAREFULLY The new system will require complete compliance with all required materials, etc. Failure to comply may result in failing to receive your visa.

 

• You need a A2 student visa if: you are studying/interning at a university, regardless of your country of origin
• You need a B2 visitor visa if:  you are not a US citizen, AND you see “req.” under the “visa” column on THIS CHART[1] from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Some examples are passport holders from China, India, Thailand, and Ethiopia.
• You do not need a visa in advance if: you are an American citizen or from a visa exempt country interning in industry for 90 days or less. You will receive an entry permit upon arrival with a letter stating the purpose of your visit from MISTI.

You will need to make an individual appointment at the Consulate 45 days in advance of your trip if you have passports from the following countries:  Afghanistan; Bahrain; Egypt; Indonesia; Iran; Iraq; Jordan; North Korea; Kuwait; Lebanon; Libya; Malaysia; Mauritania; Morocco; Oman; Pakistan; Qatar; Russia; Saudi Arabia; Somalia; South Sudan; Sudan; Syria; Tunisia; UAE; Yemen

If this applies to you, please contact Samantha (quints@mit.edu) for additional information.

If you need a visa:

• Processing will take approximately two weeks
• You must bring all required materials to MISTI. MISTI will drop off your materials at the Israeli Consulate in Boston. You will be able to pick up your passport (with visa inside) in approximately two weeks from MISTI (E40). Be aware that we do not control how long the process takes.

If you need a B2 Visitor visa - Drop the following documents off at MISTI:

• Passport (valid at least 6 months from the date of entry Israel) and photocopy of passport
• Copy of your flight ticket (eticket is fine – must include your itinerary/return flight)
• Two passport pictures (2” x 2”) – these must be 2”x2” on photo paper with a white background (you can get these at MIT card services, CVS, Walgreens, etc.)
• Valid re-entry visa to the United States  (if you are an international student), or a copy of permanent residency (Green card)
• Visa application form (Can be found on Consulate website)
  
  • Please ask Samantha if you have any questions when filling out the form. For purpose of entry into Israel-write “MIT student visiting Israel” and for Category of residence permit-write “visitor”
• Letter from MISTI MIT-Israel (if you do not receive by email, please request via email)

NOTE: If you plan to travel to neighboring countries during your time in Israel, please be sure to request a multiple-entry visa.  

 

If you need an A2 Student visa - Drop the following documents off at MISTI:

• Passport (valid at least 6 months from the date of entry Israel)
• Two passport pictures (2” x 2”) – these must be 2”x2” on photo paper (you can get these at MIT card services, CVS, Walgreens, etc.)
• Valid re-entry visa to the United States  (if you are an international student), or a copy of permanent residency (Green card)
• Visa application form (Can be found on Consulate website)
  
  • Please ask Samantha if you have any questions when filling out the form. For purpose of entry into Israel-write “MIT student doing research at X university” and for Category of residence permit-write “visitor-student”
• Letter from MISTI MIT-Israel (if you do not receive by email, please request via email)
• Certification of acceptance for study at a recognized educational institution in Israel (ask your host for letter)

NOTE: If you plan to travel to neighboring countries during your time in Israel, please be sure to request a multiple-entry visa.