FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about e-Visa Israel

An e-Visa is an electronic authorization that allows travelers to visit Israel. It is printed in electronic form, generated with an electronic stamp, and sent to the applicant by email, without the need to physically appear at Israeli Diplomatic/Consular Representations.

  • Type A - Airport Transit: For transit through the international area of an airport.
  • Type C - Short Stay: Stay of up to 90 days within 180 days.
  • Type D - Long Stay: For stays of more than 90 days within 180 days.
  • Border Visa: For crews of navigation vehicles.

The evaluation process after payment takes a minimum of 15 working days. For exceptional cases, it can take up to 30 working days. Please apply well in advance of your intended travel date.

  • Passport Photo: 47mm x 36mm (555px x 425px @ 300 DPI), white background.
  • Passport Scan: Clear scan of your passport's data page.
  • Supporting Documents: Flight bookings, hotel reservations, invitation letters (if applicable).
All documents must be translated in English and scanned in PDF format.

No. Payment for the visa is not refunded or reimbursed in cases of rejection of the application.

If your visa is rejected, you can appeal the decision within 5 working days of receiving the notification. The appeal must include a detailed explanation and documented evidence. If the appeal is unsuccessful, you must wait 3 months before reapplying.

The application must be made within 90 days of the intended date of travel. Applications will be refused if the intended travel date is longer than 90 days from the date of application.

In case of non-payment of the visa fee within 15 days, the application will change to "Not paid" status and will be automatically refused.

No. Obtaining a visa is not a guarantee that the foreigner is allowed to enter the State of Israel. Entry is subject to border control verification.