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Visa & Entry Guide

Israel

Israel contains places of major historical and religious significance to Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

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CapitalJerusalem
LanguagesHebrew & Arabic
Entry Guidance

What to know before travelling to Israel

Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.

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Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Valid passport
Completed visa application
Two recent passport photographs
Bank statements
Employment confirmation
Accommodation details
Travel insurance
Return travel details
Supporting documents requested

Passport & documents

Kenyan passport holders requiring a visitor visa should follow the Embassy of Israel in Nairobi's current application procedure. Kenyan residents travelling on other passports must check whether they require a visa or qualify for Israel's ETA-IL according to their nationality. The Embassy states that short-stay visitor visas cover tourism, visits and business travel. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

02

Business Travel

Business requirements

Valid passport
Completed visa application
Two recent passport photographs
Bank statements
Employer/company confirmation
Israeli business invitation/details
Travel insurance
Travel details
Supporting business documents

03

Passport Context

Kenyan passport holders

Kenyan passport holders requiring a visitor visa should follow the Embassy of Israel in Nairobi's current application procedure. Kenyan residents travelling on other passports must check whether they require a visa or qualify for Israel's ETA-IL according to their nationality. The Embassy states that short-stay visitor visas cover tourism, visits and business travel. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Kenyan residents using other passports

Kenyan residents travelling on other passports must check whether they require a visa or qualify for Israel's ETA-IL according to their nationality.

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Application Route

How and where to apply

Follow the Embassy's visa procedure. The Embassy lists BLS International, Eldama Park, 3rd Floor, Mara 2, corner of Peponi Road and Eldama Ravine Road, Westlands, Nairobi, as its local visa agent. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Embassy / mission

Embassy of Israel • Limuru Road, Nairobi Tel: +254 20 4927500 • Consular: +254 20 4927506 / 4927524 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Processing guidance

Applicants should schedule an appointment and follow the current Embassy instructions. Additional documentation or personal appearance may be required. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Important Visa Information

Guidance does not guarantee approval or entry.

Visa requirements and processing times may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of application. A visa is issued at the sole discretion of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application for any applicant or nationality.

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