B/2 visitor visa — eVisa-B2 (online): Sri Lankan citizen in Sri Lanka → Israel
Sri Lanka citizens need a B/2 visitor visa for Israel — and under the official eVisa-B2 pilot, Sri Lanka passport holders residing in Sri Lanka can apply entirely online on the Israel Entry portal: a 105 NIS handling fee, a response within 10 working days, and the approved eVisa arrives by email.
Israel's B/2 short-stay visa applied for entirely online through the official eVisa-B2 system, for nationals of visa-required countries covered by the pilot. Covers tourism, visiting, medical tourism, business and short non-academic study; the approved eVisa is emailed to you.
- Validity
- Valid for up to 90 days according to the consul's decision — plan your visit before it expires
- Entries
- As granted (usually single entry)
- Max stay per visit
- Up to 90 days, determined by Border Control on arrival
When to start
Start 14–21 days before your travel date.
The official State of Israel B/2 visa table lists Sri Lanka passports as "Required". Under the official eVisa-B2 pilot, Sri Lanka passport holders residing in Sri Lanka can apply for the B/2 visa entirely online rather than at an Israeli mission.
Gather a travel document valid for at least three months beyond the expiration of the visa, a valid telephone number and email address, a payment card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express) for the 105 NIS fee, and all required documents.
Complete the eVisa-B2 application form on the official Israel Entry portal, ensure the information is accurate, pay the 105 NIS handling fee and submit. You must complete the form in one go.
You will be contacted via email within 10 working days. You may be requested to submit additional information or to appear at the nearest Israeli mission for an interview, which can prolong the request.
If approved, the eVisa is sent to you by email — no physical stamp or embassy visit. Bring it when you travel; your entry to Israel is subject to inspection and approval of the border control officer.
What you'll need
- Valid travel document — A photocopy of a travel document valid for at least the period of the issued visa and no less than the departure date from Israel of the visitor. ✓ verified
- Passport photo — A current passport photo of yourself taken recently against a white background. ✓ verified
- Return ticket — Round trip tickets to Israel. ✓ verified
- Health insurance — Health insurance valid for the entire period of the visit in Israel (valid in Israel). ✓ verified
- Proof of residence in Israel — Proof of residence in Israel for the duration of the visit or a hotel reservation; if you stay with a host, a signed letter with the full address, phone and ID number. ✓ verified
- Proof of monetary means — At least one of: bank account statements for the last three months, bank approval of financial feasibility, or a document attesting to sufficient funds for the visit. ✓ verified
- Payment card — A valid payment method — Visa, Mastercard or American Express — for the 105 NIS handling fee. ✓ verified
Where you'll apply
You apply entirely online on the official Israel Entry portal — no embassy visit for the eVisa-B2 pilot, which covers passport holders residing in their home country. In some cases you may be asked to attend the nearest Israeli consulate for an interview.
Fees
| eVisa-B2 handling fee | NIS 105 |
Gotchas to watch
- The eVisa-B2 pilot currently covers Indian and Sri Lankan passport holders residing in India and Sri Lanka — confirm eligibility on the official portal.
- The 105 NIS handling fee is non-refundable.
- You must complete the application form in one go; after 30 minutes of inactivity the session times out and your answers are deleted.
- You may be asked to submit additional information or attend the nearest Israeli mission for an interview, which can prolong the request.
- An eVisa-B2 does not guarantee entry: it only allows you to reach the border crossing, where the border control officer makes the final decision.
