Visa requirement
Israel visa for Iranian citizens
Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.
Verified answer
Iranian citizens need a visa to enter Israel.
Last verified: (2 days ago)
Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.
- Iranian citizens generally need a visitor visa before travelling to Israel; ETA-IL does not replace a visa for this passport.
- Varies — see notes
- Apply for a visa before you travel
Before you travel
- 1 Entry step Apply for a visa before you travel Official route (opens in a new tab)
- 2 Stay limit Iranian citizens generally need a visitor visa before travelling to Israel; ETA-IL does not replace a visa for this passport.
- 3 Official fee Varies — see notes
- 4 Passport validity passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival; 1 blank page; Use a conservative 6-month passport-validity buffer unless the destination authority states a more specific rule for the traveller's nationality. Validity source (opens in a new tab)
- 5 Transit airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Airside transit requirements depend on the exact itinerary and airline checks. Entering Israel or clearing border control requires meeting the normal visitor-visa rule. Transit source (opens in a new tab)
- 6 Freshness Checked 28 Jun 2026; confidence: medium
Shareable verdict: Iranian citizens need a visa to enter Israel. Checked 28 Jun 2026.
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Cost note
Government fees, if any, can change by nationality, visa type and application channel. Confirm the current fee on the official destination source before paying.
Passport and transit notes
- Passport validity
- passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival; 1 blank page; Use a conservative 6-month passport-validity buffer unless the destination authority states a more specific rule for the traveller's nationality.
- Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
- Transit
- airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Airside transit requirements depend on the exact itinerary and airline checks. Entering Israel or clearing border control requires meeting the normal visitor-visa rule.
- Transit source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide
What you need
- Iranian passport
- Visitor visa issued before travel
- Completed application and supporting documents requested by the Israeli authority or mission
- Proof of funds, itinerary, accommodation and onward or return travel if requested
Why this verdict
Iranian citizens are marked as needing a permit/visa in the Israel Entry / Population and Immigration Authority country list for ordinary short visits. This destination-wave matrix record is intentionally conservative: special residence permits, diplomatic/service passports, work, study, overland border routes and airline transit checks can change the answer. Reconfirm on the official source before booking. The official country data also flags this passport outside part of the online country picker, so confirm the exact application route with the Israeli authority or mission.
Frequently asked questions
- Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Israel?
- Iranian citizens need a visa to enter Israel. (Visa required.) Verified 28 Jun 2026 against the official source.
- How long can Iranian passport holders stay in Israel?
- Iranian citizens generally need a visitor visa before travelling to Israel; ETA-IL does not replace a visa for this passport.
- How much does the Israel entry cost for Iranian citizens?
- The official fee varies — see the official source. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.