A/4 — Clergy/Student Dependent Visa (A/4)

The A/4 Dependent Visa is a specific category designed to allow the spouses and minor children of A/2 student visa holders or A/3 clergy visa holders to accompany their family members during their stay in Israel. This visa facilitates family unity, ensuring that those pursuing academic studies or fulfilling religious missions in Israel can have their immediate family members with them. It is important to understand that the A/4 visa is strictly a dependent status; holders are not permitted to work in Israel. The validity of the A/4 visa is inherently linked to the primary visa holder's status, meaning it will expire if the primary visa holder's permission to remain in Israel ends.

To apply for an A/4 visa, the applicant must provide documentation proving their relationship to the primary visa holder, such as a marriage certificate for a spouse or a birth certificate for a minor child. Additionally, the applicant must submit proof of sufficient financial means to support themselves during their stay, as well as evidence of valid health insurance for the entire duration of the residency. The application process generally requires an invitation letter from the academic or religious institution hosting the primary visa holder, confirming the family member's intent to join them. Once approved, the A/4 visa allows the dependents to reside in Israel for the same duration as the primary visa holder, subject to periodic renewals.