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Application Procedure

How to submit your Israeli visa application (standard submission)

You can submit your visa application in person at a TLScontact Visa Application Centre. Follow the steps below to prepare your application file, pay the required fees, and attend your appointment. If you need more information, please consult our FAQ page. The Chengdu Israel Assistant Service only provide the Postal Application Process, you can learn more details according to this link: https://visas-il.tlscontact.com/en-us/country/cn/vac/cnCNG2il/application-process?type=postal

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Check your document list

Review the required documents for your travel purposes and prepare them carefully.

Always choose the correct travel purpose.

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Create and activate your TLScontact account

Create your TLScontact account and activate it using the link sent to your email.

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Complete and submit your online application form

Log in to your account and fill in all required data.

If you are applying as a group, enter the details of each accompanying applicant, then submit the group.

Choose the standard (in-person) submission method.

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Choose any optional services

Before booking your appointment, you may select optional services such as:

  • VIP Express Visa
  • Express Courier Return

Selecting them now ensures they are included in your final payment.

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Book your appointment

Select your preferred date and time at the Visa Application Centre.

Remember to print your appointment confirmation email.

For groups of more than 5 people, please contact the call centre to schedule your appointment.

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Pay the fees

Pay the visa fee, service fee, and any optional services via CITIC Bank online or at the CITIC Bank counter.

Payment must be completed before your appointment.

Bring the receipt with barcode or payment proof from CITIC bank with you when you visit the centre.

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Attend your appointment at the Visa Application Centre

Arrive on time with:

  • your printed appointment confirmation
  • your complete application file
  • proof of your payment

Your documents will be checked for completeness.

Once validated, we will confirm documentation and forward your file to the consular authority for processing.

If you miss your appointment or arrive late, you must book a new one.

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Visa processing by the consulate

The consular authority reviews your application and makes the final decision.

You may be contacted if additional information, documents, or an interview is required.

You can track the progress of your application anytime in your TLScontact account.

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Passport return

Once the consulate returns your passport to TLScontact, you will receive an email and SMS notification.

  • If you chose Express Courier Return: your passport will be sent to the address you provided.
  • If you chose collection at the centre: you can collect your passport once you receive the notification.

For in-person collection, bring:

  • your application checklist
  • your original ID card and a copy

A representative may collect your passport with:

  • your application checklist
  • a copy of your ID card
  • their original ID card and a copy
  • your signed authorization letter