
Israel visa for citizens of France
Citizens of France need an e-visa to travel to Israel. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 3 days. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $50, government fee included.
For citizens of France: the passport opens 123 countries visa-free; Paris — Jerusalem: ≈ 3,330 km, about 4.5 hours of flying.
Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026
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How much does an Israel visa cost for citizens of France?
Can I travel to Israel without a visa on a France passport?
No: citizens of France need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $50, with no embassy visit.
Apply for a visaIsrael visa rules at a glance
- With a France passport you can visit 123 countries visa-free, 26 with a visa on arrival and 34 with an e-visa; 15 more require an embassy visa.
- By the number of visa-free destinations, the France passport ranks 3rd of 199.
- France passport: visa-free access to 123 countries; Israel passport: 105.
- Citizens of France and Israel can travel together visa-free to 101 countries, for example: Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Andorra, Ireland, Germany, Czech Republic, San Marino, Slovenia, Denmark, Austria, and Spain.
- Citizens of Israel, in turn, don’t need a visa for France. France visa for citizens of Israel
Travelling to Israel: good to know
- Paris — Jerusalem: about 3,330 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 4.5 hours.
- Time difference with your country’s capital: +1 hour.
- Local time: Paris 12:00 — Jerusalem 13:00.
- Local currency: Israeli New Shekel.
- Languages: Arabic and Hebrew.
- Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ ₪3.04.
- Israel is the 54th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of France.
- France has an embassy in Israel — contact it if you lose your passport or need consular help during the trip.

Combine your trip
Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of France:
How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Israel
Visa rules for Israel for citizens of countries bordering France:
Official portal: israel-entry.piba.gov.il
How to get an Israel visa
- 1Passport photo
- 2Face photo
- 3Payment
- 4Manager and visa
What documents do you need for an Israel visa?
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight: Paris — Jerusalem?
About 4.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 3,330 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.
What is the time difference with Israel?
Time difference with your country’s capital: +1 hour.
Do citizens of Israel need a visa for France?
Citizens of Israel, in turn, don’t need a visa for France.
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