Visa requirements for Israeli citizens refers to regulations pertaining to visas for holders of Israeli passports. As of 2026, Israeli citizens have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 166 countries and territories, ranking the Israeli passport 16th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.
History According to Israeli law, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Iran are designated as enemy countries and an Israeli citizen must obtain a special permit from the Israeli Ministry of the Interior to visit these countries. An Israeli who visits these countries, whether with a foreign or an Israeli passport, may be prosecuted when coming back to Israel; however, prosecution is rare.
This list was set in 1954, and was updated on 25 July 2007 to include Iran, and again in 2019 to remove Saudi Arabia.Israeli Book of Laws, volume 2109, page 463 (in Hebrew). Egypt and Jordan remained on the "enemy countries" list; however, the Israeli Ministry of the Interior had issued a general unlimited permit to visit these countries, following the peace treaty signed by Israel with each country, hence voiding the law in respect to each country.An explanation in Hebrew of this issue in the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs site. Under an Israeli military order, Israeli citizens except for security personnel carrying out operations are prohibited from entering the Gaza Strip, which is ruled by Hamas, and Area A of the West Bank, where the Palestinian Authority exercises full civil and security control.
In addition to these countries, there are other countries that prohibit entry to Israeli passport holders, after joining the Arab boycott of the State of Israel, including Maldives, Malaysia, Brunei, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
Some controversial rejections of Israeli nationals include tennis player Shahar Pe'er who was denied a visa to the United Arab Emirates which would have allowed her to play in the 2009 Dubai Open. However, later she was allowed. Furthermore, Israeli judo athletes and ministers have been allowed into the UAE more recently. This was prior to signing the 2020 Abraham Accords.
Recent developments As of 21 February 2021, Israel has signed six peace treaties with Arab countries.
Following the Egypt–Israel peace treaty in 1979, and the Israel–Jordan peace treaty in 1994, more countries have signed peace treaties with Israel.
On 15 September 2020, Israel and the UAE established diplomatic relations in Washington DC, and signed a peace agreement, which removed all restrictions on Israeli citizens' travel to the UAE.
On 15 September 2020, Israel and Bahrain established diplomatic relations in Washington DC, and signed the Bahrain–Israel normalization agreement, which removed all restrictions on Israeli citizens' travel to Bahrain.
On 23 October 2020 an agreement took place between Sudan and Israel with the mediation of the United States involving the recognition of the state of Israel by Sudan and the establishment of full diplomatic relations.
On 10 December 2020, Donald Trump announced that Israel and Morocco agreed to establish full diplomatic relations, while also announcing that the United States recognized Morocco's claim over Western Sahara.
On 12 December 2020, Israel and Bhutan formally established full diplomatic relations.
On 1 February 2021, Israel and Kosovo established full diplomatic relations over Zoom, and established a Kosovan embassy in Jerusalem.
In June 2022, Saudi Arabia and Israel held talks as a precursor to establishing formal diplomatic relations. Saudi officials say it is a question of when, not if.
On 19 October 2023, Israel became the 41st country that joined the United States Visa Waiver Program.
On 2 June 2024, Maldives proposed banning entry for Israeli citizens in response to the Gaza war. The ban came into immediate effect on 15 April 2025.
On 26 December 2025, Israel recognized Somaliland as an independent state, and Israeli passport holders can now enter with a visa on arrival (cash only).
Visa requirements map
Visa requirements Visa requirements for holders of ordinary passports traveling for tourist purposes. Visa requirements for holders of Teudat Maavar (travel document in lieu of passport) may vary.
Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) Reciprocity 90 days 90 days within 180-day period. Part of the Arab League boycott of Israel. 90 days There are no visa requirements in Andorra, Entry into the country is possible through France or Spain. 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days 180 days Visa not required for 24 hours if arriving by cruise. 90 days 120 days Obtainable on arrival at Zvartnots International Airport or prior to travel online. Apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). Dual nationals of Australia must enter and depart using their Australian passport. Some territories and islands require special permits. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days e-Visa also available. Admission refused to foreign nationals with passport stamps from Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenian citizens and other Armenians. 90 days 14 days Visitors must hold proof of sufficient funds and provide an address in Bahrain. Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry. Visa Application. 180 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 30 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within 180-day period. 90 days 90 days within any 1-year period. 90 days 90 days within 180-day period. Brunei does not recognise Israel as a state, and hence prohibits entry of Israeli citizens into its territory. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 1 month From December 2021, passengers of all countries that required visa, can now obtain visa on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport, and all land borders. 30 days Visa on arrival is available at the airport. 180 days eTA required if arriving by air. 30 days 90 days Must have a round trip ticket. A passport valid for 6 months and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure must be presented. Must provide proof of hotel stay, as well as an international vaccination certificate. 90 days May apply for a multiple entry visa for up to 10 years validity. 45 days Visitors must obtain a visa from the Republic of the Congo embassy. However, they can also apply for the visa online at the website of at the Republic of the Congo embassy in France. 7 days In addition to a visa, visitors must hold an invitation letter or a hotel reservation. Exempt are foreign nationals of Congo origin. 90 days 3 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. 180 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 180 days 30 days Extendable to 120 days. 90 days Visa not required for visits to Sinai resorts for up to 14 days if entering only through Taba Border Crossing or Sharm El Sheikh International Airport. 90 days Central America-4 Border Control Agreement. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days 90 days 120 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 365 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days Central America-4 Border Control Agreement. 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days Central America-4 Border Control Agreement. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days Israeli citizens are subject to the calling visa category, a designation applied to nationals considered to have specific vulnerabilities or risks related to ideology, politics, economy, society, culture, security, or immigration. Prior approval from the Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta is required before applying for a visa. In addition to holding a visa, travelers must obtain a reference letter from the Directorate General of Immigration and present the invitation letter submitted with their visa application before traveling to Indonesia. Entry allowed only via Denpasar-Bali (DPS), Jakarta - Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP), Jakarta - Soekarno-Hatta (CGK), and Surabaya (SUB). Defined as an enemy state under Israeli law. Part of the Arab League boycott of Israel. Defined as an enemy state under Israeli law. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days Conditions apply. Visitors traveling on an Israeli passport are required to provide proof of a pre-arranged booking of a Jordanian guide, in addition to a printed reservation for a hotel stay. Failure to present such proof is likely to result in refusal of entry. These pre-conditions are generally waived for Arab citizens of Israel. Border crossing prohibited via King Hussein/Allenby Bridge crossing for Israeli citizens. Up to 2 days visa free entry from Yitzhak Rabin Crossing / Wadi Araba Crossing. 30 days visa issued upon arrival at Jordan River Crossing and Queen Alia International Airport. Visitors going through the Jordan River Crossing staying less than 3 days will have to pay a 40 JD visa fee, otherwise the fee is 10 JD. 30 days 90 days 90 days Visa exempt visits may not exceed 90 days within any calendar year period. Visitors traveling for tourist purposes must hold an authorization to travel, issued by a travel company in North Korea. Travel to North Korea requires approval of the foreign ministry of Israel. 90 days The validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval. Part of the Arab League boycott of Israel. 30 days 30 days within any 60-day period. 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. Part of the Arab League boycott of Israel. Defined as an enemy state under Israeli law. 90 days 3 months Part of the Arab League boycott of Israel. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD. 90 days Israeli citizens are generally refused entry and transit. For other purposes, a visa is required. In addition to a visa, a clearance permit from the government should also be obtained from the Ministry of Home Affairs prior to arrival in Malaysia. Admission for Israeli passport holders has been refused since 15 April 2025 by the Maldivian government, in response to the Gaza war. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 30 days Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. 90 days 180 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. 30 days The e-Visa has a duration of 30 days and can be extended up to 6 months with multiple-entry in Morocco. Nationals of Israel born in Morocco can obtain a visa on arrival. They must have a Moroccan national ID card. Nationals of Israel residing in Israel with a letter issued by the Council of Jewish Communities of Morocco can obtain a visa on arrival. In July 2023, the Moroccan embassy in Israel stopped providing entry visas for Israelis who want to enter Morocco. 30 days Visitors must register their ETA on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours before travel and pay a processing fee of 48 USD. 28 days