 General:
Every visitor to Israel must hold a valid passport. Visitors are
allowed to remain in Israel for up to three months from their date
of arrival, subject to the terms of the visa issued. Visitors who
intend to work in Israel must apply to the Ministry of the
Interior for a special visa.
Visitor's
Visas:Citizens of the following countries will be issued
visitors' visas (or transit visas - see right) free of charge at
every port of entry into Israel: |
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Europe
: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Germany (Persons
born after 1.1.28), Gibraltar, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland.
Asia & Oceania: Australia, Fiji Islands, Japan, Hong
Kong, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea
Africa: Central African Republic, Lesotho, Malawi,
Mauritius, South Africa, Swaziland.
The Americas: Argentina, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada,
Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala,
Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, St. Kitts, & Nevis,
Surinam, Trinidad, & Tobago, The Bahamas, The Dominican
Republic, Uruguay, U.S.A. |
| Transit
Visas: Visitors interested in stopping over in Israel en route
to other destinations may request five-day transit visas that may
be extended for a further ten days on arrival in Israel. Cruise
ship passengers visiting Israel will be issued Landing Cards
allowing them to remain in the country as long as their ship is in
port. No visa applications are required. |
Collective
Visas: Collective visas are issued by Israeli diplomatic or
consular missions for groups of no fewer than five and no more
than 50 persons.
Extending
your visa: Visas may be extended (for a nominal fee) at
offices in the major cities. |
*For
up to date VISA information, you should visit the site of the Israel
Ministry of Tourism
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