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Israel passport

Visa requirements for ordinary passport holders, tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Israel passport holders can travel to 159 destinations without arranging a visa in advance. That is 120 visa-free, 23 with a visa on arrival, and 16 with an electronic travel authorisation. 24 more offer an e-visa; 65 require a visa before you travel. This puts the Israel passport 22nd of 250 worldwide.

120 visa-free
23 on arrival
16 eTA
24 e-visa
65 visa required
#22 global rank

Visa-free

120 destinations

Enter on a valid passport, no visa.

Visa on arrival

23 destinations

A visa is issued at the border.

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)

16 destinations

Quick online approval before departure.

e-Visa

24 destinations

Apply and get approved online before travel.

Visa required in advance

65 destinations

Arrange a visa before you travel.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Israel

Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest. Israel's western coast lies on the Mediterranean Sea, its southern tip reaches the Red Sea, and to the east is Earth's lowest point near the Dead Sea. Jerusalem is the government seat and proclaimed capital, while Tel Aviv is Israel's largest urban area and economic centre.

RegionWestern Asia

Population10.1M

Area20,770 km²

CurrencyIsraeli new shekel

LanguagesArabic, Hebrew

Calling code+972

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$60,337 (2025)

Tourist arrivals4.9M (2019)

Climate in Israel

Warmest in September, coolest in January, driest in July. Monthly mean temperature:

January to December, climate normals via Open-Meteo (2020)

Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.