All tourists must submit a copy of their B2 visa at the hotel upon check-in. A B-2 visa for Israel is a short-term visitor's visa issued to foreign nationals who wish to enter the country for tourism, family visits, business meetings without remuneration, medical treatment, or short non-academic courses. It does not permit employment or long-term study. All tourists. non-Israelis must be recognized by the Israeli Gov’t for a VAT exemption if denied you will be required to pay VAT.