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4 routes
Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
Israel Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL)
Mandatory pre-travel authorization for all visa-exempt nationals (US, Canada, EU, UK, Australia, etc.), fully in force since 1 January 2025. Costs NIS 25, is valid for 2 years or until passport expiry, and permits stays of up to 90 days per visit. Applied for online via the Population and Immigration Authority portal; decisions usually arrive within 72 hours.
Valid passportPassport from a visa-exempt country, valid for the intended stay (recommended 6+ months).How to get it ↓
Online application formCompleted at israel-entry.piba.gov.il, typically 10-15 minutes.How to get it ↓
Email addressFor receiving the ETA-IL approval notice.How to get it ↓
Credit cardTo pay the non-refundable NIS 25 fee.How to get it ↓
Travel detailsOptionalIntended arrival information requested in the application.How to get it ↓
Tourist Visa
Israel B/2 Visitor Visa
Consular visitor visa for nationals of visa-required countries (e.g. India, China, the Philippines, most of Africa), covering tourism, family visits, short business meetings and medical treatment. Permits stays of up to 90 days; extensions (fee NIS 175) are possible at Population and Immigration Authority offices. Holders may not work in Israel.
Service fee
₪600
Max stay
90 days
Document checklist (8)
Visa application formCompleted and signed application for an entry visa to Israel.How to get it ↓
Valid passportValid at least 6 months beyond the planned stay.How to get it ↓
Passport photosTwo recent passport-size photographs.How to get it ↓
Proof of fundsBank statements showing sufficient means for the stay.How to get it ↓
Return or onward ticketEvidence of departure from Israel.How to get it ↓
Proof of ties to home countryOptionalEmployment, property or family evidence supporting intent to return.How to get it ↓
Invitation letterOptionalFrom host in Israel, if visiting family or business contacts.How to get it ↓
Travel health insuranceOptionalCoverage for the duration of the visit.How to get it ↓
Transit Visa
Israel Transit Visa
Short transit visa for visa-required travelers stopping in Israel en route to another destination, allowing up to 5 days (extendable by 10 days in Israel). Travelers who stay airside in the international transit zone for under 24 hours do not need it; visa-exempt nationals leaving the airport need an ETA-IL instead.
Service fee
₪600
Max stay
5 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months beyond travel dates.How to get it ↓
Visa application formCompleted entry-visa application marked for transit.How to get it ↓
Onward ticketConfirmed booking to the final destination.How to get it ↓
Visa for destination countryIf required for the onward destination.How to get it ↓
Passport photosTwo recent passport-size photographs.How to get it ↓
Business Visitor Visa
Israel eVisa-B2 (Online Visitor Visa)
Online B/2 visa channel run on the Population and Immigration Authority portal for selected visa-required nationalities (pilot launched with India), covering tourism, family visits, short business trips, non-academic study and medical treatment. Fee approximately NIS 100; processing can take up to 30 days and allows up to 90 days' stay within 180 days. Being rolled out to additional nationalities over time.
Valid passportValid at least 6 months beyond the planned stay; biographic page scan uploaded.How to get it ↓
Online application formCompleted on the official israel-entry.piba.gov.il portal.How to get it ↓
Digital photoRecent passport-style photograph.How to get it ↓
Proof of fundsBank statements demonstrating means of support.How to get it ↓
Travel itineraryOptionalFlight bookings and accommodation details.How to get it ↓
Invitation letterOptionalIf visiting relatives or business partners in Israel.How to get it ↓
Not yet researched
Medical Treatment Visa
Pilgrimage Visa
1 route
Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
Israel A/2 Student Visa
Visa for foreign students admitted to Israeli universities, schools or yeshivot. Issued for up to 1 year with multiple entries and renewable for the duration of full-time study (extensions granted in-country); holders are not permitted to work. Applications are filed at an Israeli mission abroad or a Population and Immigration Authority office.
Study: Study at academic/yeshiva institution
Service fee
₪800
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (7)
Letter of admissionFrom the recognized education institution or yeshiva.How to get it ↓
Proof of tuition paymentConfirmation that tuition fees have been paid.How to get it ↓
Proof of means of livingEvidence of financial support for the study period.How to get it ↓
Valid passportValid for the entire visa period.How to get it ↓
Current photoRecent passport-style photograph.How to get it ↓
Original birth certificateMay be requested with the application.How to get it ↓
Completed visa application formDownloaded, printed and submitted in person.How to get it ↓
Not yet researched
Language Course Visa
Internship / Trainee Visa
Exchange Program Visa
2 routes
Work & Self-Employment
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Startup / Entrepreneur Visa
Israel Innovation Visa for Foreign Entrepreneurs
Pilot program run with the Israel Innovation Authority allowing foreign entrepreneurs to develop a technological venture in Israel for up to 24 months while hosted by an approved landing pad/host organization (linked to the Tnufa incentive framework). If the venture incorporates and gains Innovation Authority support, the founder can switch to a B/1 expert visa for up to 5 years. No fixed investment threshold is published.
Work: Only on own startup; no outside employment
Service fee
₪1,000
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (6)
Acceptance by an approved host entityConfirmation from an Innovation Authority-recognized landing pad, accelerator or incubator.How to get it ↓
Valid passportValid for the full program period.How to get it ↓
Business/venture descriptionDescription of the innovative technological project to be developed in Israel.How to get it ↓
Proof of financial meansEvidence the entrepreneur can support themselves for the stay.How to get it ↓
CV and founder backgroundProfessional history of the applicant.How to get it ↓
Health insurancePrivate medical coverage for the stay.How to get it ↓
Skilled Work Visa
Israel B/1 Expert Work Visa
Employer-sponsored work visa for foreign specialists whose expertise is scarce in Israel (engineers, executives, medical and industrial experts). The employer must obtain an expert work permit (submission fee NIS 1,420 in 2026, plus an annual employer levy of NIS 11,525 and NIS 205 visa stamp) and pay at least twice the Israeli average wage, about NIS 23,460/month as of 2026. Issued for 1 year and renewable up to a total of 63 months; short-track SEA (90-day) and STEP (3-month) variants exist.
Work: Employer-tied expert work; high salary req
Family: Family get B/2; no work without permit
Government fee
₪1,420
Service fee
₪800
Validity
365 days
Min. income / month
₪23,460
Document checklist (8)
Employer work permit approvalExpert-worker permit issued by the Population and Immigration Authority before the visa application.How to get it ↓
Valid passportValid at least 6 months beyond intended employment period.How to get it ↓
Employment contractDetailing role and salary of at least double the Israeli average wage.How to get it ↓
Proof of expertiseDegrees, professional certificates and CV demonstrating unique qualifications.How to get it ↓
Certificate of good conductPolice clearance from country of residence.How to get it ↓
Medical examination resultsFrom a recognized clinic, as required by the consulate.How to get it ↓
Passport photosRecent passport-size photographs.How to get it ↓
Fingerprinting/biometricsTaken at the Israeli mission when stamping the visa.How to get it ↓
Not yet researched
Digital Nomad Visa
Freelancer Visa
Self-Employment Visa
Seasonal Work Visa
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
1 route
Invest & Capital
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Business Investor Visa
Israel B-5 Investor Visa (US Citizens)
Treaty-style investor visa available only to US citizens (reciprocal to the US E-2), for investors who make a substantial investment in an Israeli enterprise they develop and direct, holding at least 50% ownership. No fixed minimum investment, but the business must benefit the Israeli economy and employ locals; key US-citizen employees can also qualify. Issued for 2 years and renewable (typically up to 5 years); spouses and children under 21 receive B/52-B/53 dependent visas without national health coverage. It does not lead to permanent residence or citizenship.
Proof of substantial investmentEvidence funds are invested or irrevocably committed to the Israeli business.How to get it ↓
Proof of ownership/controlAt least 50% ownership or operational control of the enterprise.How to get it ↓
Business planShowing the enterprise is real, active and more than marginal.How to get it ↓
Corporate documents of Israeli companyRegistration, financial statements, employee records.How to get it ↓
Personal interviewConducted at a designated Israeli consulate in the US.How to get it ↓
Dependent documentsOptionalMarriage/birth certificates for spouse and children under 21.How to get it ↓
Private health insuranceRequired for the investor and dependents.How to get it ↓
Not yet researched
Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Residence by Real Estate
Citizenship by Investment
Non-Lucrative / Passive Income Visa
1 route
Retire & Lifestyle
Retirement visas and working holiday schemes.
Working Holiday Visa
Israel Working Holiday Visa
Bilateral working-holiday scheme for young people (generally 18-30) from partner countries including Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic and South Korea. Allows a stay of up to 12 months with incidental work to fund travel, but no more than 3 months with any single employer. Applications are filed at Israeli embassies in the partner countries.
Work: Max 3 months per workplace; work secondary
Service fee
₪800
Max stay
365 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportFrom a working-holiday partner country, valid beyond the 12-month stay.How to get it ↓
Visa application formCompleted working-holiday application.How to get it ↓
Proof of age 18-30Applicant must be within the eligible age band at application.How to get it ↓
Proof of sufficient fundsBank statements showing means to support the initial stay.How to get it ↓
Return or onward ticketOr funds to purchase one.How to get it ↓
Medical/travel insuranceCoverage for the full 12 months.How to get it ↓
Passport photosRecent passport-size photographs.How to get it ↓
Not yet researched
Retirement Visa
3 routes
Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
Israel Elderly Lone Parent of an Israeli Citizen
Israel has no general family-reunification track for parents; the narrow Elderly Lone Parent procedure lets an Israeli citizen sponsor a non-Jewish parent who is alone abroad (mother 65+, father 67+, no spouse and no other children outside Israel). Status is granted gradually: B/1 permit for 1-2 years, then A/5 temporary residence, and eventually permanent residence. The Ministry of Interior scrutinizes the parent's loneliness and center of life strictly.
Service fee
₪1,000
Document checklist (7)
Sponsorship application by Israeli childSubmitted to the Ministry of Interior / PIBA bureau.How to get it ↓
Proof of ageBirth certificate showing mother 65+ or father 67+.How to get it ↓
Proof of loneliness abroadEvidence the parent has no spouse and no other children outside Israel (death/divorce certificates, family registries).How to get it ↓
Proof of family relationshipDocuments linking parent and Israeli sponsor.How to get it ↓
Police clearance certificateFrom the parent's country of residence.How to get it ↓
Proof of sponsor's ability to supportOptionalIncome and housing evidence of the Israeli child.How to get it ↓
Spouse / Partner Visa
Israel Spouse/Partner of Israeli Citizen (Gradual Process)
Foreign spouses and recognized common-law partners of Israeli citizens regularize status through a staged track at the Ministry of Interior: an initial B/1 permit (about 6 months) while the relationship is vetted, then an A/5 temporary residence permit renewed annually for about 4 years. Married spouses can apply for citizenship after roughly 4.5-5 years; common-law partners generally reach permanent residence after about 7 years. The couple must prove a genuine, ongoing relationship centered in Israel throughout.
Service fee
₪1,000
Document checklist (8)
Joint application at Ministry of InteriorFiled together with the Israeli partner at the local PIBA bureau.How to get it ↓
Marriage certificate or proof of partnershipApostilled marriage certificate, or extensive proof of shared life for common-law couples.How to get it ↓
Valid foreign passportOf the foreign partner.How to get it ↓
Proof of genuine relationshipPhotos, correspondence, joint accounts, affidavits from friends and family.How to get it ↓
Proof of shared residence in IsraelLease or property documents, utility bills.How to get it ↓
Police clearance certificateFrom the foreign partner's countries of residence.How to get it ↓
Birth certificateApostilled, of the foreign partner.How to get it ↓
Health declarationOptionalMedical/health-related declarations as requested.How to get it ↓
Ancestry / Repatriation
Aliyah - Oleh Visa under the Law of Return
Israel's flagship immigration route: every Jew, plus children and grandchildren of Jews and their spouses, is entitled to immigrate and receive Israeli citizenship under the 1950 Law of Return. Applicants prove Jewish ancestry or conversion through the Jewish Agency (with Nefesh B'Nefesh assisting North American/UK olim), receive an oleh visa abroad, and are granted citizenship and an absorption benefits package (Sal Klita, tax breaks) upon arrival. The end-to-end process typically takes around 6-8 months.
Processing time
210 days
Document checklist (8)
Proof of Jewish ancestry or conversionBirth certificates, parents'/grandparents' documents, synagogue or rabbinical letters, or conversion certificate.How to get it ↓
Valid passportValid at least 6 months beyond travel.How to get it ↓
Birth certificateOriginal or apostilled copy.How to get it ↓
Marriage/divorce certificatesDocumenting current marital status and name changes.How to get it ↓
Police clearance certificateCriminal record check from country of residence.How to get it ↓
Aliyah application and interviewFiled via the Jewish Agency / Nefesh B'Nefesh with a shaliach interview.How to get it ↓
Letter from local Jewish communityOptionalSupporting evidence of Jewish status where applicable.How to get it ↓
Not yet researched
Dependent Relative Visa
3 routes
Special Categories
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Talent / Highly Skilled Visa
Israel High-Tech Visa (HIT)
Expedited B/1 track for foreign experts hired by recognized Israeli high-tech companies, processed in about 10 days or less. Requires the applicant to be a national of a visa-exempt country and to earn at least double the Israeli average wage (about NIS 23,460/month in 2026); total first-year government costs run about NIS 12,650-13,150 including the employer levy. Granted for 1 year, renewable up to 5 years, with work authorization available for accompanying spouses.
Work: Fast-track high-tech work
Family: Spouse can get work visa, any employer
Government fee
₪1,420
Service fee
₪1,000
Processing time
10 days
Validity
365 days
Min. income / month
₪23,460
Document checklist (7)
Recognized hi-tech employer sponsorshipEmployment offer from a company recognized by the Israel Innovation Authority.How to get it ↓
Valid passport from visa-exempt countryHIT track is limited to nationals of countries exempt from Israeli tourist visas.How to get it ↓
Employment contractSalary at least twice the Israeli average wage.How to get it ↓
Academic degree or tech experience evidenceRelevant degree or proof of high-tech expertise.How to get it ↓
CVProfessional resume supporting the expert designation.How to get it ↓
Passport photosRecent passport-size photographs.How to get it ↓
Spouse documentsOptionalMarriage certificate if a working spouse visa is requested.How to get it ↓
Religious Worker Visa
Israel A/3 Clergy Visa
Visa for clergy invited to serve a recognized religious institution in Israel. The institution must first obtain a recommendation from the Ministry of Interior's Department of Religious Affairs justifying the need for the foreign cleric; the visa is then issued for 1 year at a time, renewable typically up to 5 years (longer with special approval). Spouses and minor children can receive accompanying A/3 status.
Service fee
₪800
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Invitation from recognized religious institutionFrom an established religious organization based in Israel.How to get it ↓
Religious Affairs recommendationApproval from the Department of Religious Affairs that the cleric is needed.How to get it ↓
Proof of ordination/religious credentialsCertificates of religious training and position.How to get it ↓
Valid passportValid for the visa period; applicant must await issuance abroad.How to get it ↓
Passport photosRecent passport-size photographs.How to get it ↓
Family documentsOptionalMarriage and birth certificates for accompanying spouse/children.How to get it ↓
Long-Term Residence Permit
Israel A/1 Temporary Resident Visa (Pre-Aliyah)
Temporary residence status reserved for people eligible under the Law of Return who want to live in Israel before committing to citizenship. Granted for 3 years and extendable by 2 more (5 years maximum); holders may work, receive a Teudat Zehut, join national health insurance after 183 days, and enjoy oleh-style tax reductions. Holders can convert to full Aliyah (citizenship) at any time; note that spending over 24 months in Israel in the 3 years before Aliyah reduces absorption benefits.
Validity
1,095 days
Document checklist (6)
Proof of Law of Return eligibilityBirth certificate, confirmation from a Jewish community, or other documents establishing Jewish status.How to get it ↓
Foreign passportValid at least 6 months, with photocopies of all pages.How to get it ↓
Passport photosThree identical color photos, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, light background.How to get it ↓
Application formFiled at an Israel Aliyah Center abroad or Ministry of Interior office in Israel.How to get it ↓
Marital status documentsOptionalMarriage or divorce certificates where applicable.How to get it ↓
Police clearanceOptionalMay be requested depending on the case.How to get it ↓
How to get these documents General guidance for any passport.
Valid passport
How to get this document
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Issued by
National passport authority
Typical cost
$20–$150
Typical time
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Online application form
How to get this document
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Issued by
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Typical cost
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Typical time
30–60 minutes to complete
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Email address
How to get this document
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Issued by
Landlord / host / municipality
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Credit card
How to get this document
Pay the visa or government fee through the channel the consulate specifies — card payment on the application portal, bank transfer, or in person at the visa centre. Keep the receipt or transaction confirmation to upload or present.
Issued by
Destination consulate / payment provider
Typical cost
Varies by visa
Typical time
Immediate–2 days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Travel details
How to get this document
Provide a flight reservation or an onward/return ticket itinerary. Many travellers use a held reservation (not a paid ticket) from an airline, travel agent or flight-itinerary service so they are not committed before the visa is granted.
Issued by
Airline / travel agent
Typical cost
free–$30 for a reservation
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Passport photos
How to get this document
Have a recent passport photo taken at a pharmacy, photo booth or photographer, or use a compliant online photo tool. The common size is 35×45 mm with a plain light background, neutral expression and no glasses; the US and a few others require 2×2 in (51×51 mm). Get 2–4 prints plus a digital copy.
Issued by
Any photographer or photo booth (ICAO 9303 standard)
Typical cost
$5–$15
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of funds
How to get this document
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Issued by
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Typical cost
free–$20
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of ties to home country
How to get this document
Write a signed cover or motivation letter explaining the purpose of your trip or application, your plans and your ties to your home country, addressed to the consulate. You prepare this yourself.
Issued by
Self-prepared
Typical cost
Free
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Invitation letter
How to get this document
Ask your host, company or institution in the destination to write an invitation letter with their details, your details, and the purpose and dates of the visit. Some countries require it to be officially registered or legalised by local immigration (e.g. a notarised or authority-stamped invitation).
Issued by
Host / inviting organisation
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Days–weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Travel health insurance
How to get this document
Buy a travel-medical insurance policy covering your whole trip and every destination country, then print the certificate. For the Schengen Area the EU Visa Code requires at least €30,000 of cover for medical emergencies and repatriation, valid across all member states.
Obtain a national ID card or a citizenship/nationality certificate from your civil-registry or interior ministry. For ancestry- or origin-based routes, request the birth, naturalisation or archive records that prove the qualifying lineage.
Issued by
Civil registry / interior ministry
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–several weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Letter of admission
How to get this document
Once you are accepted, request an admission/acceptance letter or certificate of enrolment from the school or university's admissions or registrar office. It should confirm the programme, the dates and that tuition is arranged.
Issued by
School / university (admissions office)
Typical cost
Usually free
Typical time
A few days–2 weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Original birth certificate
How to get this document
Order a certified copy of your birth certificate from the civil-registry/vital-records office where you were born (often available online). For foreign use it usually needs an apostille or legalisation and a translation.
Prepare a business or project plan describing the activity, market, financial projections and job creation. You usually write this yourself; some startup or investor visas require it to follow a set template or be reviewed by an approved incubator.
Issued by
Self-prepared (sometimes incubator-endorsed)
Typical cost
free–consultant fee
Typical time
Varies
Verified 11 Jun 2026
CV and founder background
How to get this document
Request a criminal-record certificate from your country's police or justice/interior ministry — many issue it through a national online portal, sometimes requiring fingerprints. For foreign use it usually must be apostilled or legalised and translated, and most consulates accept one issued within the last 3–6 months.
Request a letter on company letterhead from your employer stating your position, start date, salary and that your leave or continued employment is approved, signed by HR or a manager. For work visas this may instead be a formal work permit or job-offer letter issued by the employer or labour authority.
Issued by
Employer (HR) / labour authority
Typical cost
Free
Typical time
A few days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Employment contract
How to get this document
Obtain a signed copy of your employment contract from your employer's HR. It should show the parties, job title, salary, duration and signatures; some consulates want it stamped or, for work visas, registered with the labour authority.
Issued by
Employer / labour authority
Typical cost
Free
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Certificate of good conduct
How to get this document
Apply for a police clearance or good-conduct certificate from the national police or a designated portal (and from any country where you lived long-term). It typically needs an apostille and translation and must be recent — issued within the last 3–6 months.
Book a medical examination with a doctor or, where required, a clinic on the consulate's approved-panel list. Tests may include a general exam, a chest X-ray/TB screening and blood tests; the clinic issues the certificate directly.
Issued by
Licensed doctor / panel clinic
Typical cost
$30–$200
Typical time
1–2 weeks including results
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Fingerprinting/biometrics
How to get this document
Book a biometrics appointment at the destination's visa application centre (e.g. VFS Global, TLScontact or BLS) or consulate, then attend in person to give fingerprints and a facial photo. Bring your passport and the appointment confirmation.
Issued by
Visa application centre / consulate
Typical cost
Often included in the visa feesometimes a small service fee
Typical time
15–30 minute appointment
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of substantial investment
How to get this document
Provide documentary proof of the qualifying investment: a bank confirmation of the deposit or transfer, share or title certificates, an escrow or blocked-account statement, or a notarised purchase contract, depending on the programme's rules.
Issued by
Bank / notary / company registry
Typical cost
Varies
Typical time
1–4 weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of ownership/control
How to get this document
Get an up-to-date extract from the commercial/companies register (chamber of commerce or trade registry) showing your company's registration, or your trade or professional licence. Many registries issue this online for a small fee.
Issued by
Commercial register / chamber of commerce
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Dependent documents
How to get this document
Prove the family link with civil documents — marriage and birth certificates connecting you to the relative, a family or household register, or, for unmarried partners, evidence of cohabitation (joint lease, bills, photos). Civil documents often need an apostille and translation.
Have your sponsor sign a letter or affidavit of support undertaking to cover your costs, attaching their ID and proof of funds or income. Some countries require a notarised affidavit or an official guarantee form.
Issued by
Sponsor (sometimes notarised)
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Marriage certificate or proof of partnership
How to get this document
Order a certified copy of your marriage (or divorce) certificate from the civil registry that recorded it. For foreign use add an apostille or legalisation and a certified translation.
Use your original diploma or degree certificate; for a replacement or official copy, ask the issuing institution's registrar. For use abroad it usually needs to be apostilled or legalised and translated.
Write an up-to-date CV/résumé listing your education and work history. Some visas ask for the Europass format or a signed and dated version; you prepare this yourself.
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