Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package:
1.5 - 2 months
Issues Packet 3?
Packet 3 Contains:
DS 230 WHICH NEEDS TO BE RETURNED ASAP
DS 156, DS156K, DS157
Issues Packet 4?
Yes
Packet 4 Contents (if known):
Forms to Consulate?
DS 230
Other Forms (if any)?
Direct Consular Filing Offered?
If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview?
No
Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"?
Advance
Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in?
Embassy Scheduled
Visa issued same day?
No
If not what's the waiting period?
ABOUT 10 BUSINESS DAYS
Is the Medical exam same day as interview?
Prior to Interview
Cost of Medical Exam?
$295 .....TO BE PAID IN SHEKELS ONLY ACCORDING TO THE BANK RATE FOR THAT DAY BETWEEN DOLLARS AND SHEKELS
List of doctors?
Prof S BAr Meir
16/5 Maze Street
Herzliya
TEl 09-9544410
Dr. J. Orlin
25 Zeitlin street
Tel Aviv
Tel 03-6915417
How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical?
2
How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview?
2
Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview?
Vaccination requirements?
NOT FOR FIANCE VISA
Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate?
Additional Info?
Do NOT wait till the last minute to request your Israeli police certificate. Do it as soon as you get your package 3 since it takes several weeks for police to send it to the embassy. Don't waste your time!
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