Israel Visas & Consulates

There is no direct entry to Jerusalem internationally; rather, one enters by plane to Israel via Ben Gurion Airport (Tel Aviv Airport) or Ovda Airport (Eilat Airport), on land via Egypt or Jordan, or via ship at Eilat, Haifa, or Ashdod.

Below we detail some information for you to plan your border entries and exits for Israel. We’ve also included information on the consulates for further assistance.

Passports and Visas

To enter Israel it is necessary to have a passport valid for at least six months from the date in which you plan to leave Israel.

Depending on your passport, you might need a visa for Israel issued before you travel. Therefore, you must verify whether you need a visa before departure from your originating country. Citizens from many countries will receive a free tourist entry visa valid for three months. Even if your travel agent suggests you do or do not need a visa, it’s best to verify by checking the Israel Interior Ministry list for the most updated information.

Whatever your type of visa, its duration may be extended for a fee at one of the offices of the Ministry of Interior in Israel. Visitor, student, clergy, or work visas can usually be extended for a certain number of times, or by exiting and re-entering the country.

It is important to keep in mind that an Israeli visa or stamp on your passport may limit your ability to travel to some Arab countries. For this reason, at the entrance to Israel you can request that the visa is stamped into a separate sheet of paper attached to your passport.

If you plan to visit the Palestinian territories, remember that you will have to cross a few checkpoints and border crossings. It is therefore advisable to bring your passport.

Foreign Consulates in Jerusalem

If you need assistance from your home country, or would like to enter into another foreign country, you can access its consulate.

While most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, many maintain fully functional consulates in Jerusalem.

Below are some consulates’ contact information for those with offices in Jerusalem.

American Consulate Phone: +972-2--630-4000 Address: 14 David Flusser St.

Armenian Consulate Phone: +972-2-583-3994 Address: Hayozma Str. 12, Atarot.

Belgian Consulate Phone: +972-2-582-8263 Address: 5 Biber St, Sheikh Jarrah.

British Consulate Phone: +972-2-541-4100 Address: 19 Nashashibi St, Sheikh Jarrah.

Croatian Consulate Phone: +972-77-777-9277 Address: Shaarei Ha'ir Building, 216 Yafo Rd, 5th floor.

Danish Consulate Phone: +972-2-560-7634 Address: 1 Agudat Sport Hapo'el Rd, Technological Gardens, Building 1, Entrance Gimmel.

Dutch Consulate Phone: +972-2-537-2991 Address: Sha'arei Ha'ir, 216 Yafo Rd, 5th floor.

Consulate of Finland Phone: +972-2-623-4258 Address: 19 King David St.

French Consulate Phone: +972-2-262-9850 Address: 5 Rue Paul Emile Botta Rd.

Greek Consulate Phone: +972-2-561-9584 Address: 31 Rachel Immenu Rd.

Consulate of Guyana Phone: +972-2-643-0344 Address: Ein-Karem B-200

Italian Consulate Phone: +972-2-561-8966 Address: 29 November 16 St.

Consulate of Nicaragua Phone: +972-2-561-2111 Address: 15 Abarbanel St.

Consulate of San Marino Phone: +972-3-957-6575 Address: 49 Aeshel St

Spanish Consulate Phone: +972-2-532-6205 Address: 24 Salah e-Din St.

Swedish Consulate Phone: +972-2-646-5860 Address: 5 Ibn Jubeir St.

Turkish Consulate Phone: +972-2-591-0555 Address: 2 Nashashibi St, Sheikh Jarrah

Foreign Consulates in Israel

Australian Consulate Phone: +972-3-693-5000 Address: Discount Bank Tower, Yehuda Halevi 23, Tel Aviv-Yafo

Czech Consulate Phone: +972-3-691 8282 Address: 23 Zeitlin Street, Tel Aviv