Israel’s Visa Policy


 

Do I need a visa?
Planning to come to Israel and wondering if you require a visa to enter?
View this world map, and check if you need to apply for a visa.

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BLUE countries have visa-free access to Israel. You do NOT neet a visa to enter Israel.
GREY countries – must apply for a visa in the local Israeli embassy.
BROWN countries- must apply through the Jerusalem office of the Ministry of Interior.

List of countries exempt from visa

Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican republic, Fiji islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Macau, Macedonia, Malawi, Malta, Man & Canal Islands, Marshall islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niue, Norway, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon islands, South Africa, South Korea (Republic of Korea), Spain, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Surinam, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Vanuatu.

Tourist visa exemption is applied to national and official passports only, and not to other travel documents.

 

List of Countries required visa and in most cases their is a fee for request the visa

Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antigua & Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros islands, Congo (rep. of the) (Brazzaville), Congo Democratic rep. (Zaire), Cote d’Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Holy See (Vatican), India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea), Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles islands, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor Leste, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Where should I apply for a visa?
1-9 pax, may approach the local Israeli embassy in your country.
Groups of 10+ pax must apply through the Ministry of Interior, in Israel.

When should I apply?
Arranging your visa may take time, we recommend you start the process as soon as possible, or at least 3 weeks prior to your arrival.

We are happy to offer our clients assistance with the visa process, at no extra charge.

How do I apply?
In order to apply for a visa you will need the following documents:

  • 2 passport photos
  • Valid passport – must be valid for at least 6 months. You will be asked to leave it at the embassy for stamping.
  • Visa Application Form
  • Bank account details of the past 6 months
  • Pay-slip from place of work, or approval from work place that you are taking a vacation
  • Flight ticket + hotel voucher
  • Invitation letter from your Host \ Tourism Company in Israel

For more information, view this site: Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affair on Visas

GOOD LUCK!

Please Note: VISA POLICY OF ISRAEL MAY CHANGE FROM TIME TO TIME. BEFORE TRAVELING TO ISRAEL YOU MUST CONFIRM WITH THE FORMAL AUTHORITIES REGARDING YOUR VISA REQUIREMENTS. INFORMATION ON THE SITE IS TO BE USED AT YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY ONLY!