Visa Extension

 

General Information

You cannot apply for a student visa while in Israel with a visa of another type.

Student visas are valid for up to one year and are renewable annually for up to five years. We recommend that you begin the extension process four weeks before your visa expires.

Before applying for an extension, ensure that your passport is valid for 6 months beyond the requested duration of your visa.

It is essential to begin the visa renewal process on time. If you start the renewal after your visa has expired, we may be unable to assist, potentially leading to the cessation of your studies at Hebrew University.

Please note that if your time as a student in Israel in any institution exceeds 4 years, the visa extension process may take longer, depending on your circumstances.

Contact Information

For assistance, contact the relevant coordinator based on your status:

Visa Extension for BA, MA Students, and Others

This service is provided for the following types of visas:

  • Student visas (A/2)
  • Student visas (A/2) with a work permit
  • Visas for accompanying family members (A/4)

STEP 1: Request a Visa Extension Letter from HUJI’s Support Unit & Welcome Center.

To request a visa extension letter, upload your documents using this link ( https://sf_prod_hr.formtitan.com/ftproject/visa ).

Review the webpage for a comprehensive list of required documents.

Please allow up to four working days for receipt of your letter.


STEP 2: Make an Appointment with the Ministry of Interior

To make an appointment with the Ministry of Interior, fill out this form or e-mail Ashrot-Jerusalem@piba.gov.il. To change the form's language to English, click the globe icon at the top left corner. A representative will call/email you back and schedule a time for an appointment with you.

The Interior Ministry also allows a limited number of appointments between 8:00 and 10:00 every day of the working week except Wednesday without advanced scheduling. We advise arriving no later than 7:30 to get a spot.

Required Documents for Appointment:

  • Visa application form
  • Visa extension letter as per step 1
  • Proof of enrollment for the current academic year in the form of a student certificate.
  • Bachelors and Masters students: Study timetable for the current school year.
  • If you are, or have been a Bachelors or Master's students in the previous year: Transcript of studies and grades from the previous year
  • Passport
  • 1 passport photo
  • If you’re applying for a dependents visa for your partner – an original marriage license
  • If you have children – original birth certificates
  • Proof of financial support in the form of a bank printout from the last 3 months. Sensitive information such as bank branch numbers can be censored, but your name must be clearly visible.
  • Proof of a valid health insurance policy for at least the next 6 months
  • Apartment/dormitory housing contract
  • 195 NIS for the visa extension fee (payable by credit card only)
  • 195 NIS for the fee for a multiple-entry visa (payable by credit card only)

For any enquiries, please contact Ms. Mina Atallah, Visa Coordinator at the Support Unit & Welcome Center, at intliaisons@savion.huji.ac.il. In all enquiries, please include your full name, passport number and reference number.

Visa Extension Service for PhD Students and Postdocs

We will handle the visa extension at the Interior Ministry on your behalf, with no need for you to attend an appointment there. If you prefer to make an appointment yourself, make sure to ask for our visa support letter first as per the instructions above for BA and MA Students.

It typically takes 2-3 weeks to complete the visa process, once all documents are correctly uploaded.

It is important to begin the visa renewal process in a timely manner and follow all instructions to upload the correct documents and prevent delays.

This service is provided for the following types of visas:

  • Student visas (A/2)
  • Student visas (A/2) with a work permit
  • Visas for accompanying family members (A/4)

1: Pay online using THIS LINK

Please read the following instructions carefully before starting the payment process.
Please pay attention that if you want a multi-entry visa you must pay for this separately, as explained below.

  • Select "Students/trainees/interns (A/2)" from the menu on the left-hand menu.
  • Under "fee name," choose the option "Student/Intern visa extension" and confirm.
  • Provide your details and passport number (do not use your I.D number).
  • Proceed to transaction details and select "Foreign payer." Enter your passport number (do not use your I.D number) and citizenship.
  • Choose "Check Out Via Credit Card Payment" to complete the transaction.
  • Enter personal details and select "Foreign Credit Card / Foreign Resident Holding Local Card" as the payment method. Provide card details.
  • Upon payment, you will receive the visa receipt via email. Please save all receipts in order to send them to us.
  • If you require a multi-entry visa, allowing you to leave and re-enter Israel. repeat the process selecting "Re-entry visa - Student/Intern."
  • Repeat the same process for all family members by selecting "Companion A/4" and paying for a visa extension and multi-entry visa as applicable.
  1. Document Submission:

Upload your documents using this link ( https://sf_prod_hr.formtitan.com/ftproject/visa ). The webpage contains a full explanation and list of all required documentation.

After submission, you will receive an automatic email with a reference number. Please save this number for any correspondence.

  1. Visa Renewal by HUJI staff
    • Once we receive all required documents, we will process them and submit the application to the Interior Ministry. We will contact you within a week if there are missing / incomplete documents.
    • We will contact you a few days before our appointment at the Interior Ministry to arrange the drop-off of your passport.
    • We will handle the visa extension process on your behalf at the Interior Ministry and notify you when your visa has been extended.
    • The average processing time from start to finish is approximately 3 weeks.

For any enquiries, please contact Ms. Mina Atallah at intliaisons@savion.huji.ac.il. In all enquiries, please include your full name, passport number and reference number.

Visa Extension Service for International Faculty Members and Visiting Researchers

The work visa extension process for faculty members at Hebrew University is managed by the visa office in collaboration with your faculty's administrative staff. Begin the process at least six weeks before your visa's expiration. If you are unsure who you need to contact to begin the extension process, please contact Yehuda Hersh at intvisas@savion.huji.ac.il .

A temporary resident visa (A/5) cannot be extended without in-person attendance at the Ministry of the Interior. Please contact Yehuda Hersh at intvisas@savion.huji.ac.il to extend your visa at least two months in advance of its expiry date.

Visiting researchers with a tourist visa may submit the necessary documents and their passports to HUJI’s Support Unit & Welcome Center, which will handle the visa extension process on their behalf at the Ministry of Interior.

This service is provided for B/2 visas for visitors and their families.

Note that the maximum duration attainable for a tourist visa extension as a researcher is one year.

Visa extensions can only be requested based on the dates specified in your official invitation letter signed by the dean.

Payment Procedure:

  • Visit this link to pay for the visa directly to the Interior Ministry Online.
  • Select "Tourists (B/2)" from the menu on the left-hand side.
  • Under "fee name," choose the option "Tourist permit extension" and confirm.
  • Provide your details and passport number (do not use your I.D number).
  • Proceed to transaction details and select "Foreign payer." Enter your passport number (do not use your I.D number) and citizenship.
  • Choose "Check Out Via Credit Card Payment" to complete the transaction.
  • Enter personal details and select "Foreign Credit Card / Foreign Resident Holding Local Card" as the payment method. Provide card details.
  • Upon payment, you will receive the visa receipt via email.
  • If you wish to pay for family members, repeat the process for them, entering their passport number.

Document Submission:

Please note this is an interim process while we work on creating a digital system to submit documents online. 

Compile the following documents into one PDF file in the specified order:

  1. A copy of your passport.
  2. A copy of your previous visa (in the form of the blue/green slip received at passport control).
  3. Fill out the attached Visa application form completely. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Contact us if you need assistance.
  4. Receipt of the visa received via email from the Interior Ministry.
  5. For family members: birth certificate(s), marriage certificate, previous visas, and visa receipts (if applicable).
  6. Submit your university invitation letter signed by the dean of your faculty.
  7. Provide proof of financial support in the form of a bank printout. Sensitive information such as bank branch numbers can be censored, but your name must be clearly visible.
  8. Provide proof of address such as a rental contract.
  9. Include proof of a valid health insurance policy.
  1. Processing and Appointment:
    • Once we receive all required documents, we will review them and then submit the application to the Interior Ministry. We will contact you within a week if there are missing / incomplete documents.
    • We will contact you a few days before our appointment at the Interior Ministry to arrange the drop-off of your passport.
    • We will handle the visa extension process on your behalf at the Interior Ministry.
    • The average processing time from start to finish is approximately 3 weeks.