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Israel B/2 Visitor Visa — family or friend visit

7 facts quoted from the official source

Private visit to family or friends in Israel

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial resourcesbank statement for at least 3 months
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation requirementPlace of residence in Israel
  • Health-insurance requirementProof of insurance covering the entire period
  • Passport or travel-document requirementvalid for at least 3 months beyond
Also stated by the source
  • Purpose or legal basisvisiting
  • Work rightsnot allowed to work
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingup to three months
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Israel?
The official source states: Private visit to family or friends in Israel
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: bank statement for at least 3 months It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Proof of insurance covering the entire period
04Do I need to show accommodation in Israel?
The official source states: Place of residence in Israel

Every answer is quoted from the official embassies.gov.il page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 7 points against the official source; 7 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source embassies.gov.ilLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Israel government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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