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Document Requirements

These requirements are applicable for US Citizens applying for an Israeli Official or Diplomatic visa in Washington DC

Please send TDS your current valid and signed passport. It must not expire within 6 months and must have at least one blank visa page. If your passport expires within 6 months, you must renew your passport and then we will secure your visa with the new passport.
Copy of the first two pages of your passport (the page/s showing the photograph and applicant's details).

 

Please send 2 recent professional passport-type photographs.
Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
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You must complete and send an Authorization Letter addressed, "Attn: Embassy of Israel" stating "I authorize Travel Document Systems to pick up my passport and to discuss the status of my application with the Embassy of Israel Visa Section." . Click here for the Authorization Letter. (print using the Print button on your browser)

 

 

A letter from sending government department or agency, addressed to:
Embassy of Israel
Visa Section
Washington D.C.

The letter must explain all of the following:
Applicant's position and title
Purpose of travel
Dates of the intended visit
Contact person in Israel

 

Please Send One Completed and Signed Application Form.

 

The visa is usually issued for multiple entry for a period of 2 years from date of issue, provided the passport remains valid, for a period of stay up to 90 days.

Your application will be checked and hand carried to the Embassy and is usually processed in 10-14 business days.

 

Shipping Instructions

Please forward a printed copy of your order confirmation for an Israeli Official or Diplomatic visa for US Citizens and all required documents to:

Travel Document Systems, Inc.
1010 Wisconsin Ave NW
STE #845
Washington, DC 20007

Local Phone Number: 202-638-3800

Urgent applications for an Israeli Official or Diplomatic visa should be shipped to TDS using only the FedEx Company.

Please use FedEx Priority Overnight. Do NOT ship "First Overnight." This will delay the delivery of your package.

Once your order is complete, your Passport with the visa sticker/stamp will be returned to you via FedEx Overnight.

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Continental USA Only Price
Next Business Day - up to 3 passports $36.00
Next Business Day - 4 or more passports $39.00
Saturday Delivery $41.00
Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI Price
Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery) $39.00
International Price
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