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Israel: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes No
British Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes No
Other EU Yes Yes No
USA Yes Yes No
Passports: 

To enter Israel, a passport valid for a minimum of six months from the date of entry is required by the nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas: 

Visas are not required by the nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to three months.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Israel.

Visa note: 

Contact the embassy to check visa requirements if staying for longer than three months, or if travelling for business purposes.

Types and cost: 

Visitor visa: US$24; student visa: US$48.

Validity: 

Visitor visas are usually valid for three months.

Application to: 

Consulate (or consular section at embassy).

Working days: 

Processing for visas for Israel should take around seven days, although it may take up to a month.

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