Israel Visa: Requirements, Types, Fees & How to Apply
Start your applicationIt depends on your nationality. Many nationalities need a eVisa (B/2 tourist) to visit Israel for tourism, business, or family visits. A B/2 tourist eVisa typically allows up to 90 days per entry. A visa does not guarantee entry — border officials make the final determination at the port of entry.
Israel visa at a glance
- Government fee
- $25 — passed through at cost, no markup
- Official processing
- 3–7 working days
- Validity / stay
- 90 days per entry
- Visa types
- 4
Do you need a visa for Israel?
For Filipino passport holders: A eVisa (B/2 tourist) is required. The fee is $25, allowing stays of up to 90 days per entry. Processing takes 3–7 working days.
For Indian passport holders: A eVisa (B/2 tourist) is required. The fee is $25 (~₹2,100), allowing stays of up to 90 days per entry. Processing takes 3–7 working days.
Some nationalities may enter Israel visa-free or under bilateral agreements. Check the Embassy of Israel for your country to confirm whether your nationality needs a visa.
Israel visa types
- eVisa (B/2 tourist)
- Tourism, leisure, sightseeing — 90 days per entry
- B/1 Work visa
- Employment in Israel — Varies
- B/2 Business visa
- Business meetings and conferences — Varies
- A/2 Student visa
- Study programs — Varies
Who is eligible
Whether you need a visa for Israel depends on your nationality:
For Filipino passport holders, a eVisa (B/2 tourist) is required. For Indian passport holders, a eVisa (B/2 tourist) is required.
Your legal residence also matters. Apply through the embassy or visa authority responsible for your country of residence.
For verified Filipino-specific rules, see → Israel visa for Filipinos → For verified Indian-specific rules, see → Israel visa for Indians →
Visa-required nationalities need a eVisa (B/2 tourist) for tourism, business, or family visits.
Some nationalities may enter Israel visa-free under bilateral agreements.
Documents required for a Israel visa
What the consulate expects in your file. The controlling checklist is always the one published for your country of residence.
- Valid passport6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages
- Recent passport photo35x45 mm, white background
- Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
- Confirmed hotel or accommodation booking
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stayBank statements
Israel visa fees and processing time
- Government fee
- $25 — passed through at cost, no markup
- Expedify processing fee
- Shown before you start
- Validity / stay
- 90 days per entry
- Official processing
- 3–7 working days
Government fees are passed through at cost. Processing times are the authority's official estimate, stated as a fact — not a delivery promise.
How to apply for a Israel visa
The official route, step by step.
Confirm you need a visa
Check the Israel visa requirements for your nationality.
Get the current form and checklist from the Embassy of Israel or the Population and Immigration Authority
Get the current form and checklist from the Embassy of Israel or the Population and Immigration Authority.
Gather your documents in the order requested by the checklist
Gather your documents in the order requested by the checklist.
Submit your application online through the Israel eVisa portal
Submit your application online through the Israel eVisa portal.
Track your application and collect your visa when a decision is made
Track your application and collect your visa when a decision is made.
Applying yourself vs. with Expedify
The authority decides your visa either way. The difference is how much of the process you carry.
Research
- Apply yourself
- Check Israel's requirements yourself
- With Expedify
- We confirm what you need for your route
Document check
- Apply yourself
- Common errors cause refusals
- With Expedify
- Pre-reviewed before submission
Submission
- Apply yourself
- You submit directly to the portal
- With Expedify
- We prepare your application and guide you
Status tracking
- Apply yourself
- You check the portal yourself
- With Expedify
- We track and notify you at every step
Government fee
- Apply yourself
- Same
- With Expedify
- Same — passed through at cost, no markup
At the border: what to expect
A visa lets you present yourself for entry — it does not guarantee admission. Entry into Israel is decided by immigration officials at the port of entry.
Entry requirements
- Valid passport with your visa or exemption stamp.
- Return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation and itinerary.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
Conditions of stay
- Stay length is set by the officer at entry — it can be less than your visa's maximum.
- A tourist visa is not a work permit — no employment.
- No full-time study on a tourist visa.
- Depart before your permitted stay ends; overstaying is an immigration violation.
Common reasons a Israel visa is refused
Knowing these before you apply reduces your risk.
Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
documents that don't match your application form.
Insufficient financial means
evidence that doesn't clearly cover your trip.
Unclear travel purpose
an itinerary that doesn't explain where you're going and why.
Weak ties to your home country
limited evidence you'll return after your stay.
Frequently asked questions
Israel visa questions, answered.
More for your Israel trip
How we reviewed this page
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency, embassy, or consulate. Visas are granted solely by the destination country's authorities, and no third party can influence or guarantee a decision. Our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from any consular fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice — requirements change and vary by nationality. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of the country you're visiting.