B/2 visitor visa (Israeli mission): Chinese citizen in China → Israel
China citizens need a B/2 visitor visa before travelling to Israel — the official State of Israel visa table lists China passports as "Required". You apply in person at the Israeli mission serving your country of residence: book an appointment, bring the completed Visa Application Form and supporting documents, and pay the consular fee.
Israel's B/2 short-stay visa for tourism, visiting, medical tourism, business meetings or short non-academic study — applied for in person at an Israeli embassy or consulate. Usually single entry; the length of stay (up to 90 days) is set by Border Control on arrival.
- Validity
- The B/2 visa is usually single entry and valid for three months from the day it is granted
- Entries
- Usually single entry
- Max stay per visit
- Up to 90 days, determined by Border Control on arrival
When to start
Start 14–30 days before your travel date.
The official State of Israel B/2 visa table lists China passports as "Required" — you must obtain a B/2 entry visa before travelling to Israel. The B/2 covers a short stay for visiting, touring, medical tourism, business or short non-academic study.
Schedule an appointment in advance at the Israeli embassy or consulate serving your country of residence. Appearance in person is subject to the discretion of the consular representative.
Complete and sign the Visa Application Form and assemble the required documents. Before coming to the mission, make sure you have all of them with you.
Appear in person at the Israeli mission serving your country of residence, submit your application and pay the consular fee per the official fee schedule for your nationality.
What you'll need
- Valid travel document — A travel document valid for at least 3 months beyond the period of the visa. ✓ verified
- Visa Application Form (completed and signed) — The Visa Application Form, completed and signed. ✓ verified
- Two passport photos — Two recent duplicate passport photos, colour against a white background, with full front view of face, measuring 5x5 cm. ✓ verified
- Bank statement (3 months) — A printout of a bank statement for at least 3 months. ✓ verified
- Confirmation of employment — Confirmation of employment from the applicant's place of employment. ✓ verified
- Proof of accommodation in Israel — Proof of your place of residence in Israel during the period of stay. ✓ verified
- Two-way plane ticket — A two-way plane ticket (need not be presented when submitting the application). ✓ verified
- Travel/health insurance — Proof of insurance covering the entire period of stay in Israel. ✓ verified
Where you'll apply
You apply in person at the Israeli embassy or consulate serving your country of residence. Book an appointment in advance; appearance in person is at the discretion of the consular representative. Find your mission in the official Israeli consular-services directory (gov.il).
Fees
| B/2 consular fee | varies |
Gotchas to watch
- The B/2 visa is usually granted as single entry and is valid for three months from the day it is granted.
- The actual length of stay (up to 90 days) is decided by the Border Control officer on arrival, not by the visa itself.
- Appearance in person at the mission is required, subject to the consular representative's discretion — plan for the appointment.
- A visa does not guarantee entry: it only allows you to reach the border crossing, where the border control officer makes the final decision.
- For medical treatment, extra Ministry of Interior approval and documentation apply — check the mission's medical-visa requirements.
