Misplaced Immigration Slip...
Jun 7, 2018, 5:34 pm
#2
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no problem if you are talking about having gotten the standard tourist visa I think its a B2, the only problem you may run into is when checking into a hotel or renting a car, since that Visa is what IDs you as being a tourist and in turn means not having to pay the 18% VAT
every car rental and hotel checkin my PP and Visa slip were copied and kept by the hotel/car rental
every car rental and hotel checkin my PP and Visa slip were copied and kept by the hotel/car rental
Jun 8, 2018, 3:42 am
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no problem if you are talking about having gotten the standard tourist visa I think its a B2, the only problem you may run into is when checking into a hotel or renting a car, since that Visa is what IDs you as being a tourist and in turn means not having to pay the 18% VAT
every car rental and hotel checkin my PP and Visa slip were copied and kept by the hotel/car rental
every car rental and hotel checkin my PP and Visa slip were copied and kept by the hotel/car rental
Yes, that's the visa. That's a relief. My wife has hers which will hopefully serve hotel purposes...
Jun 8, 2018, 3:42 am
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Jun 8, 2018, 8:04 am
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Yes, your wife will need to be the one who purchase anything that is eligible for a 17% ( not 18%) VAT refund. This is only from approved stores. She needs to check into hotels. If you are renting a car and both planning on driving, it will be a problem, because if a driver can't prove they are a tourist, than the rental agency is supposed to charge you VAT.
There is another area where you can have a problem. If you are planning to visit any area in PA sections ( Palestinian Authority) then you need the blue card to prove you are allowed in Israel. These areas include Bethlehem, a place frequented by tourists. It can be a problem without it.
There is a way of replacing it at the Ministry of Interior, but depending on your plans, ti may not be worth it.
There is another area where you can have a problem. If you are planning to visit any area in PA sections ( Palestinian Authority) then you need the blue card to prove you are allowed in Israel. These areas include Bethlehem, a place frequented by tourists. It can be a problem without it.
There is a way of replacing it at the Ministry of Interior, but depending on your plans, ti may not be worth it.