Visa requirements for Israeli citizens


Visa requirements for Israeli citizens refers to regulations pertaining to visas for holders of Israeli passports. As of 7 April 2020, Israeli citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 161 countries and territories, ranking the Israeli passport 24th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.

History

According to Israeli law, Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Yemen and Iran are designated as "enemy countries" and an Israeli citizen must obtain a special permit from the Israeli Ministry of the Interior to visit these countries. An Israeli who visits these countries, whether with a foreign or an Israeli passport, may be prosecuted when coming back to Israel. This list was set in 1954, and was updated on 25 July 2007 to include Iran. Egypt and Jordan remained on the "enemy countries" list; however, the Israeli Ministry of the Interior had issued a general unlimited permit to visit these countries, following the peace treaty signed by Israel with each country, hence voiding the law in respect to each country. Under an Israeli military order, Israeli citizens except for security personnel carrying out operations are prohibited from entering the Gaza Strip and Area A of the West Bank, where the Palestinian Authority exercises full civil and security control.
Some controversial rejections of Israeli nationals include tennis player Shahar Pe'er who was denied a visa to the United Arab Emirates which would have allowed her to play in the 2009 Dubai Open. However, later she was allowed. Furthermore, Israeli judo athletes and ministers have been allowed into the UAE more recently.
People who make aliyah to Israel are now automatically eligible for an Israeli passport.

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements

Visa requirements for holders of normal passports traveling for tourist purposes:
CountryVisa requirementAllowed stayNotes
90 days

90 days
  • There are no visa requirements in Andorra, Entry into the country is possible through France or Spain.
    • 30 days
    90 days
    120 days
  • May apply online.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    • 30 days
  • eVisa also available
  • Admission refused to foreign nationals with passport stamps from Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenian citizens and other Armenians.
    • 3 months
    6 months
    90 days
  • Provable Health insurance required, or done on arrival
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    • 90 days
    30 days / 8 days
  • Must have an international vaccination certificate.
    • 90 days
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 6-month period
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any year period
    • 90 days
  • Brunei does not recognise Israel as a state, and hence prohibits entry of Israeli citizens into its territory.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period
    • 30 days
  • Visa also available online.
    • 6 months
  • eTA required if arriving by air.
    • 90 days
    90 days
  • May apply for a multiple entry visa for up to 10 years validity.
    • 180 days
  • 90 days - extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period.
    • 90 days
    3 months
  • eVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period
    • 30 days
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in other Schengen countries
    • 31 days
    6 months
    90 days
    90 days
  • Visa not required for visits to Sinai resorts for up to 14 days if entering only through Taba Border Crossing or Sharm El Sheikh International Airport.
    • 3 months
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    • 30 days
    up to 90 days
    4 months
    90 days
    • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
    • 1 year
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    • 3 months
    90 days
    90 days
    90 days
    3 months
    3 months
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    • 60 days

    • Entry allowed only via Denpasar-Bali, Jakarta - Halim Perdana Kusuma, Jakarta - Soekarno-Hatta, and Surabaya.
    • In addition to a visa, nationals of Israel must hold the reference letter issued by Director General of Immigration Jakarta and the invitation letter used to support their visa application.
  • Except for Iraqi Kurdistan, part of the Arab League boycott of Israel.
    • 3 months
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    • 90 days
    90 days
  • Conditions apply.
  • Border crossing prohibited via King Hussein/Allenby Bridge crossing.
  • Up to 2 days visa free entry from Yitzhak Rabin Crossing / Wadi Araba Crossing.
  • 30 days visa free entry upon arrival from Jordan River Crossing and Queen Alia International Airport.
  • Visitors going through the Jordan River Crossing staying less than 3 days will have to pay a 40JD visa fee, otherwise the fee is 10JD.
    • 30 days
    3 months
    90 days
  • Part of the Arab League boycott of Israel.
    • 30 days
  • Visa on arrival available at Manas International Airport.
  • Electronic visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
    • 30 days
    90 days
    • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Part of the Arab League boycott of Israel.
    • 30 days
  • Part of the Arab League boycott of Israel.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    • 90 days
    90 days
  • Malaysia does not allow entry to Israeli passports in general, however exceptional entry is possible under Malaysian law.
  • In addition to a visa, a clearance permit should also be obtained from the Ministry of Home Affairs prior to arrival in Malaysia.
    • 30 days
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
    • 90 days
    180 days
    30 days
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period
    • 30 days
    90 days
  • Those born in Morocco can obtain a visa on arrival.
    • 30 days
  • Conditions apply.
    • 28 days
  • eVisa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu.
  • eVisa available for both tourism or business purposes.
    • 90 days
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    • 90 days
  • International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be obtained alongside Electronic Travel Authority.
    • 90 days
    90 days
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Must apply in a third country and register with the police upon arrival.
    • 90 days
    180 days
    60 days
  • Visa on arrival free of charge
    • 90 days
    183 days
    59 days
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period
    • 30 days
    3 months
    6 weeks
    1 month
    60 days
  • Part of the Arab League boycott of Israel.
    • 90 days
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period
    • 3 months
    1 month
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    • 3 months
    30 days
    90 days
    90 days
    • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    30 days
  • Part of the Arab League boycott of Israel.
    • 90 days
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area
  • Part of the Arab League boycott of Israel.
    • 45 days
  • Visa also available online.
  • E-visa holders can enter through all border points.
    • 3 months
    30 days
  • Maximum two visits annually if not arriving by air
    • 30 days
  • Not available at all entry points.
    • 7 days
    90 days
    90 days
    90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period
    • 1 month
    3 months
  • May apply online.
    • 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180 day period
  • Although part of the Arab League boycott of Israel, however, transfer in the international zone in an airport is permitted for Israeli citizens, confirmation from MFA is required before a visa is issued.
    • 6 months
  • Tourist visas are issued with validity of up to 10 years.
    • 3 months
    30 days
    30 days
  • Part of the Arab League boycott of Israel.
    • 90 days
  • Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe.
    • 3 months
  • Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zambia.

    • Unrecognised or partially recognised countries

    CountriesConditions of access

    Dependent and autonomous territories

    Consular protection of Israeli citizens abroad

    There are 70 resident embassies, 23 consulates and five "special" missions in the 159 states that recognise Israel.


    See also List of diplomatic missions of Israel.

    Arab–Israeli conflict

    Due to ongoing conflict with Arab nations, 16 Arab members of the United Nations do not recognize the State of Israel: Algeria, Comoros, Djibouti, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Israeli citizens need special approval from the Ministry of Interior to visit these countries.