How Indian passport holders get a visa for Israel: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: B/2 tourist visa — eVisa-B2 system + IVAC submission
- Government fee: B/2 tourist visa fee approximately ₹1,700 + VFS / IVAC service charges (~₹1,500–₹2,000). Total around ₹3,200–₹3,700 (~$40).
- Processing time: Typically 5–15 working days after submission at the Israel Visa Application Centre (IVAC)
- Maximum stay: Up to 90 days, single or multiple entry depending on the visa granted
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 35/100
Documents you'll need
- Indian passport valid at least 6 months with 2 blank pages
- Two recent passport-size photos (white background, ICAO compliant)
- Confirmed return / onward ticket
- Hotel bookings for entire stay OR signed invitation letter from host in Israel
- 3–6 month bank statements showing sufficient funds
- Mandatory travel and health insurance for full stay
- Cover letter explaining purpose of visit
- Employment / business proof (NOC, salary slips, ITR)
How & where to apply
Since Jan 2025, Indian residents apply via the eVisa-B2 system — fill the form online at israelvisa.in, then submit the physical passport and documents at the Israel Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata or Ahmedabad. Israel eVisa-B2 portal (official)
Transit & connections
Transit visa required for landside transit. Airside connections at Ben Gurion are limited — confirm with the airline.
How Israel compares in the Gulf & Middle East
With an ease score of 35/100 this is one of the tougher applications for Indians — expect strict document scrutiny and plan well ahead of travel. Israel requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇱 Israel | B/2 tourist visa — eVisa-B2 system + IVAC submission | B/2 tourist visa fee approximately ₹1,700 + VFS / IVAC service charges (~₹1,500–₹2,000). Total around ₹3,200–₹3,700 (~$40). | Typically 5–15 working days after submission at the Israel Visa Application Centre (IVAC) |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | Free visa on arrival — pre-book hotel via Discover Qatar | Visa on arrival is free. (The Hayya e-visa alternative costs QAR 100.) Note: the Discover Qatar hotel booking is a paid commercial cost, not a government fee. | Visa on arrival is issued immediately at the immigration counter |
| 🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai) | eVisa — pre-arranged before travel | From about AED 250 (varies by visa duration & type). Visa on arrival for the special category below is AED 253. Airline / VFS service fees are extra — confirm exact pricing on the official portal. | Pre-arranged eVisa: usually 3–5 working days. Visa on arrival (eligible category): up to 48 hours |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | eVisa — Royal Oman Police portal | 10-day single entry (26E): OMR 5 (~₹1,100 / ~$13). 30-day single entry (26N/26M): OMR 20 (~₹4,300 / ~$52). 1-year multi-entry (36M, 30 days per visit): OMR 50 (~₹10,800 / ~$130). Fees are non-refundable. | Usually 1–3 working days; can be faster |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | eVisa — apply online before travel | 2-week single-entry visit eVisa: around BHD 9 (~₹2,000 / ~$24). Service fees may apply. Visa on arrival (eligible category): from BHD 5. | eVisa: usually 3–5 working days. Visa on arrival: issued immediately at Bahrain International Airport |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | eVisa — apply online before travel | Single-entry eVisa: JOD 40 (~₹4,800 / ~$56). Double-entry: JOD 60. Multiple-entry: JOD 120. Jordan Pass (which waives the visa fee for stays of 3+ nights) is NOT available for Indian passport holders. | Typically 1–3 working days |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | Sticker visa via VFS — eVisa / VOA only with US, UK or Schengen visa | Sticker tourist visa via VFS: approximately SAR 480 total including visa fee + mandatory medical insurance + VAT (~₹10,500 / ~$128). eVisa (only if holding US/UK/Schengen visa): similar ~SAR 480 total. Plus VFS service charges. Umrah package costs are separate. | Sticker visa via VFS: typically 5–10 working days. eVisa (eligible holders): 24–48 hours. Visa on arrival (eligible holders): issued at the airport. |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Israel does NOT stamp passports of foreign visitors — it issues a separate paper entry slip (B/2) so the Israeli stamp does not block onward travel to Iran, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia or other Arab states. Despite this, regional tensions can affect processing times; check the latest MEA advisory before booking. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://embassies.gov.il/delhi/ConsularServices/Pages/Visa-Information.aspx
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Israel?
B/2 tourist visa — eVisa-B2 system + IVAC submission. Israel does NOT stamp passports of foreign visitors — it issues a separate paper entry slip (B/2) so the Israeli stamp does not block onward travel to Iran, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia or other Arab states. Despite this, regional tensions can affect processing times; check the latest MEA advisory before booking.
What documents do Indians need for a Israel visa?
Indian passport valid at least 6 months with 2 blank pages; Two recent passport-size photos (white background, ICAO compliant); Confirmed return / onward ticket; Hotel bookings for entire stay OR signed invitation letter from host in Israel; 3–6 month bank statements showing sufficient funds; Mandatory travel and health insurance for full stay; Cover letter explaining purpose of visit; Employment / business proof (NOC, salary slips, ITR)
How long does a Israel visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Typically 5–15 working days after submission at the Israel Visa Application Centre (IVAC). Government fee: B/2 tourist visa fee approximately ₹1,700 + VFS / IVAC service charges (~₹1,500–₹2,000). Total around ₹3,200–₹3,700 (~$40).. Maximum stay: Up to 90 days, single or multiple entry depending on the visa granted.
How do Indians apply for a Israel visa?
Since Jan 2025, Indian residents apply via the eVisa-B2 system — fill the form online at israelvisa.in, then submit the physical passport and documents at the Israel Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata or Ahmedabad. Official source: https://embassies.gov.il/delhi/ConsularServices/Pages/Visa-Information.aspx
Is a Israel visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 35/100 this is one of the tougher applications for Indians — expect strict document scrutiny and plan well ahead of travel. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Israel visa online or on arrival?
Israel requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
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