Consulate General of Israel

The consulate is an unobtrusive office situated within 800, 2^nd Ave. While lacking the bells and whistles of some of the grander consulates it seems businesslike and most importantly gets the job done when it comes to consular services.
The security was, understandably, thorough but it felt a lot more efficient and less paranoid than the U.S. consulates abroad with their ridiculous list of security restrictions. The Israelis seemed equally (if not more) vigilant without severely inconveniencing visitors.
There was a short queue and processing was efficient an organised. All the staff I encountered were helpful and courteous. My visa application was examined and accepted without unnecessary or irrelevant demands and payment of fees was equally quick with card payments accepted. Overall in and out within 30 minutes!
The only slight point to be mindful of is that the consulate closes at noon.

Quick and efficient service for all of your Israeli consular needs. I can’t believe how fast the line moved along given the tight security and crowd. Staff was very helpful despite the language barrier. Definitely an A-​OK spot in terms of getting a visa.