Israel

Every Israel visa route, explained

Israel has a route for every purpose — short visits (visa-exempt nationalities need an ETA-IL online since January 2025; visa-required nationalities need a B/2 visa, available online via eVisa-B2 for Indian and Sri Lankan passport holders at home or in person at an Israeli mission), plus student (A/2), work (B/1), foreign-expert (B/1), clergy (A/3) and volunteer (B/4) routes. Routes with verified guides link straight to them; the rest link to the official Israel Entry / gov.il pages.

The routes

Visit & tourism

Visit — B/2 visa or ETA-IL

For tourism, medical tourism, business meetings or short-term non-academic study. Visa-exempt nationalities must obtain an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization, 25 NIS) online before travel; visa-required nationalities apply for a B/2 visa — online via eVisa-B2 (105 NIS, currently piloted for Indian and Sri Lankan passport holders at home) or in person at an Israeli mission.

Tourists, family visitors, business visitors and medical visitors

Up to 90 days per visit (the actual period of stay is determined by Border Control on entry)

17 verified step-by-step guides →

Study

Student visa (A/2)

For students of institutions recognized by the Council for Higher Education, the study program of the VOLCANY Centre (agricultural research) and the BA program in Business Administration at the China-Israel Institute.

Students admitted to a recognized Israeli institution

official page →

Work & business

Work visa (B/1)

For foreign workers in the industry, welfare, construction and agriculture sectors, limited to a set period of work. The request is submitted in Israel to the Interior Ministry by the employing person, corporation or company; the approval is sent to the consulate.

Foreign workers with an approved Israeli employer

official page →

Foreign expert visa (B/1)

For foreign experts coming for a limited period of work. The request is submitted in Israel to the Interior Ministry by the employer; the approval is sent to the consulate.

Experts employed by an Israeli company for a limited period

official page →

Other routes

Clergy visa (A/3)

For clergymen coming to fill a religious role at the invitation of a recognized religious institution in Israel. The request is submitted in Israel by the inviting institution, and approval is sent to the consulate. Clergymen visiting for any other purpose apply for a B/2 visa under the usual conditions.

Clergy invited by a recognized religious institution

official page →

Volunteer visa (B/4)

For volunteers of a Kibbutz, Moshav or welfare institute, Baha'i volunteers arriving to a Centre in Haifa or Acre, and members of youth movements — per the official visa-options table.

Volunteers with a recognized Israeli hosting organisation

official page →

Verified step-by-step guides

Grounded on official sources — documents, fees, timeline, every fact dated and linked.

B/2 visitor visa (Israeli mission) (17)

🇨🇳 China → IsraelB/2 visitor visa (Israeli mission)

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.

🇨🇳 China (in United States) → IsraelB/2 visitor visa (Israeli mission)

China citizens living in the United States 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 embassy or consulate whose jurisdiction covers your US state of residence: book an appointment, bring the completed Visa Application Form and supporting documents, and pay the consular fee.

🇮🇳 India → IsraelB/2 visitor visa — eVisa-B2 (online)

India citizens need a B/2 visitor visa for Israel — and under the official eVisa-B2 pilot, India passport holders residing in India 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.

🇮🇩 Indonesia → IsraelB/2 visitor visa (Israeli mission)

Indonesia citizens need a B/2 visitor visa before travelling to Israel — the official State of Israel visa table lists Indonesia 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.

🇮🇩 Indonesia (in United States) → IsraelB/2 visitor visa (Israeli mission)

Indonesia citizens living in the United States need a B/2 visitor visa before travelling to Israel — the official State of Israel visa table lists Indonesia passports as "Required". You apply in person at the Israeli embassy or consulate whose jurisdiction covers your US state of residence: book an appointment, bring the completed Visa Application Form and supporting documents, and pay the consular fee.

🇳🇬 Nigeria → IsraelB/2 visitor visa (Israeli mission)

Nigeria citizens need a B/2 visitor visa before travelling to Israel — the official State of Israel visa table lists Nigeria 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.

🇳🇬 Nigeria (in United States) → IsraelB/2 visitor visa (Israeli mission)

Nigeria citizens living in the United States need a B/2 visitor visa before travelling to Israel — the official State of Israel visa table lists Nigeria passports as "Required". You apply in person at the Israeli embassy or consulate whose jurisdiction covers your US state of residence: book an appointment, bring the completed Visa Application Form and supporting documents, and pay the consular fee.

🇵🇰 Pakistan → IsraelB/2 visitor visa (Israeli mission)

Pakistan citizens need a B/2 visitor visa before travelling to Israel — the official State of Israel visa table lists Pakistan 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.

🇵🇰 Pakistan (in United States) → IsraelB/2 visitor visa (Israeli mission)

Pakistan citizens living in the United States need a B/2 visitor visa before travelling to Israel — the official State of Israel visa table lists Pakistan passports as "Required". You apply in person at the Israeli embassy or consulate whose jurisdiction covers your US state of residence: book an appointment, bring the completed Visa Application Form and supporting documents, and pay the consular fee.

🇷🇺 Russia → IsraelETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization)

Russian citizens are visa-exempt for Israel — the official visa table lists Russian Federation passports as "Exempted" — but since January 2025 they must obtain an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) online before travel: 25 NIS, valid for multiple trips over up to two years, with stays of up to 90 days per visit.

🇷🇺 Russia (in United States) → IsraelETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization)

Russia citizens are visa-exempt for Israel — the official visa table lists Russia passports as "Exempted" — but since January 2025 they must obtain an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) online before travel. Living in the United States makes no difference: you apply online from the US (or anywhere), the process is identical regardless of residence — 25 NIS, valid for multiple trips over up to two years, with stays of up to 90 days per visit.

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka → IsraelB/2 visitor visa — eVisa-B2 (online)

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.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom → IsraelETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization)

UK citizens are visa-exempt for Israel — the official visa table lists United Kingdom passports as "Exempted" — but since January 2025 they must obtain an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) online before travel: 25 NIS, valid for multiple trips over up to two years, with stays of up to 90 days per visit.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom (in United States) → IsraelETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization)

United Kingdom citizens are visa-exempt for Israel — the official visa table lists United Kingdom passports as "Exempted" — but since January 2025 they must obtain an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) online before travel. Living in the United States makes no difference: you apply online from the US (or anywhere), the process is identical regardless of residence — 25 NIS, valid for multiple trips over up to two years, with stays of up to 90 days per visit.

🇺🇸 United States → IsraelETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization)

US citizens are visa-exempt for Israel — the official visa table lists United States of America passports as "Exempted" — but since January 2025 they must obtain an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) online before travel: 25 NIS, valid for multiple trips over up to two years, with stays of up to 90 days per visit.

🇻🇳 Vietnam (in United States) → IsraelB/2 visitor visa (Israeli mission)

Vietnam citizens living in the United States need a B/2 visitor visa before travelling to Israel — the official State of Israel visa table lists Vietnam passports as "Required". You apply in person at the Israeli embassy or consulate whose jurisdiction covers your US state of residence: book an appointment, bring the completed Visa Application Form and supporting documents, and pay the consular fee.

🇻🇳 Vietnam → IsraelB/2 visitor visa (Israeli mission)

Vietnam citizens need a B/2 visitor visa before travelling to Israel — the official State of Israel visa table lists Vietnam 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.