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Israel visa for citizens of the United States

Citizens of the United States 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 the United States: the passport opens 112 countries visa-free; Washington, D.C. — Jerusalem: ≈ 9,500 km, about 12.5 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 the United States?

Tourist, 90 days, multiple entryGovernment fee: $8 · Valid for: 730 days$50
Tourist, 90 days, single entryGovernment fee: $34 · Valid for: 90 days$60
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Can I travel to Israel without a visa on a United States passport?

No: citizens of the United States need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $50, with no embassy visit.

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Israel visa rules at a glance

  • With a United States passport you can visit 112 countries visa-free, 32 with a visa on arrival and 35 with an e-visa; 19 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the United States passport ranks 39th of 199.
  • United States passport: visa-free access to 112 countries; Israel passport: 105.
  • Citizens of the United States and Israel can travel together visa-free to 98 countries, for example: Bahamas, Haiti, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, Dominica, Mexico, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Costa Rica, and Panama.
  • Citizens of Israel, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to the United States. United States visa for citizens of Israel

Travelling to Israel: good to know

  • Washington, D.C. — Jerusalem: about 9,500 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 12.5 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: +12 hours.
  • Local time: Washington, D.C. 12:00 — Jerusalem 00:00.
  • Local currency: Israeli New Shekel.
  • Languages: Arabic and Hebrew.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ ₪3.04.
  • Israel is the 109th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of the United States.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of the United States:

How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Israel

Visa rules for Israel for citizens of countries bordering the United States:

Official portal: israel-entry.piba.gov.il

How to get an Israel visa

  1. 1Passport photo
  2. 2Face photo
  3. 3Payment
  4. 4Manager and visa

What documents do you need for an Israel visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Washington, D.C. — Jerusalem?

About 12.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 9,500 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with Israel?

Time difference with your country’s capital: +12 hours.

Do citizens of Israel need a visa for the United States?

Citizens of Israel, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to the United States.

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