Visa requirement
Israel visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Israel?
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Sri Lankan citizens need a visa to enter Israel.
Last verified:
Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.
This answer is for ordinary Sri Lankan passport holders travelling as citizens of that passport. Residence permits, long-stay visas or living in another country can change which embassy or rule applies.
Visa types at a glance
| Visa type | Availability | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa-free? | No | This page stores a visa or authorization route instead. |
| eVisa? | No | No eVisa route is stored for this corridor. |
| Visa on arrival? | No | No visa-on-arrival route is stored for this corridor. |
- Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan 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 recommendation 6-month validity after arrival; 1 blank page. Full note below. See full note
- 5 Transit airside: conditional; landside: required. Full note below. See full note
- 6 Freshness Checked 23 Jul 2026; confidence: medium
Shareable verdict: Sri Lankan citizens need a visa to enter Israel. Checked 23 Jul 2026.
Open SVG cardCost 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 recommendation
- 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.
- Related 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
- Sri Lankan 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
Sri Lankan citizens are marked as needing a permit/visa in the Israel Entry / Population and Immigration Authority country list for ordinary short visits. This guidance 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.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Israel?
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa to enter Israel. (Visa required.) Verified 23 Jul 2026 against the official source.
How long can Sri Lankan passport holders stay in Israel?
Sri Lankan citizens generally need a visitor visa before travelling to Israel; ETA-IL does not replace a visa for this passport.
How much does entry to Israel cost for Sri Lankan citizens?
The official fee varies — see the official source. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.