Israel

Embassies and consulates in Israel

embassies in Tel Aviv

Diplomatic missions from 84 countries are based in Israel, 134 missions in all (93 embassies, 26 consulates, 12 honorary consulates and 3 other offices). Most embassies, 76 of 93, are in Tel Aviv, although Jerusalem is the capital. Consulates are also found in Jerusalem, Haifa and Eilat.

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Israel

Capital
Jerusalem
Population
10,122,800
Currency
Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
Calling code
+972
Languages
Hebrew, Arabic, English
  • 134missions
  • 93embassies
  • 26consulates
  • 12honorary consulates
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All missions in Israel

Other cities in Israel

Outside Tel Aviv, missions are found in Jerusalem (37), Haifa (11), Eilat (4), Netanya (1) and Zikhron Ya‘aqov (1); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. France 5
  2. Switzerland 4
  3. Chile 4
  4. Italy 4
  5. Belgium 3
  6. Germany 3
  7. Egypt 3
  8. United Kingdom 3
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Visa rules for Israel

How the world’s passports enter Israel198 in total

  • Electronic travel authorisation101
  • e-Visa97

Israel visa guide · 6 visa types

Visa rules

Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 101 need an ETA and 97 need an e-Visa for Israel.

Visa statistics

Schengen visa applications in Israel

YearApplicationsVisas issuedRefusedRefusal rateMultiple-entry share
2023 28,20323,0263,49212.7% 39.1%
2024 (part of the year) 28,71121,1994,52116.8% 43.3%
2025 31,50024,1125,71818.5% 38.3%

By Schengen state, 2025

CountryApplicationsVisas issuedRefusal rate
Spain 11,2017,14029.0%
France 5,8364,78211.4%
Italy 4,8243,91017.9%
Greece 2,7732,27214.5%
Germany 2,6042,5212.1%
Belgium 71753522.5%
Austria 6786034.6%
Hungary 57943422.6%
Poland 4324170.0%
Romania 2802751.3%
Sweden 2459059.3%
Finland 2431919.6%

Schengen consulates in Israel received 31,500 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 24,112 visas. 18.5% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). The refusal rate rose by 1.7 points from 16.8% in 2024. Applications rose by 10% compared with 2024 (28,711).

Most applications went to Spain (11,201), France (5,836), Italy (4,824) and Greece (2,773).

Among the states with at least 500 applications, the lowest refusal rate was Germany’s (2.1%) and the highest Spain’s (29.0%). The sharpest rise since 2024 was at the consulates of Spain (+10.4 points), the largest fall at those of Italy (−3.2 points).

Bulgaria and Romania began issuing Schengen visas on 31 March 2024, so their 2024 figures cover part of the year. The numbers include every nationality applying in Israel.

Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made

US visas issued to citizens of Israel

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)30,79019,890
Student (F, M)1,4141,510
Exchange (J)4,1424,163
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)5,2165,781
Transit and crew (C, D)734768
Diplomatic and official (A, G)2,6162,894
Fiancé(e) (K)2117
Total44,93335,023
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)8.6%11.3%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 35,023 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Israel, the 40th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 57%, work and treaty visas 17% and exchange visitor visas 12%. That is 22% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (44,933).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Israel received 11,389, 7% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 11.3% for citizens of Israel in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 8.6%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Israel

Israel’s own missions abroad

Israel’s embassies abroad (97)

Israel itself has 97 missions abroad, in 70 countries. Its largest networks are in the United States (7), Argentina (4), Spain (3), India (3) and Italy (3).

Good to know

Where the embassies are

Most embassies, 76 of 93, are in Tel Aviv, although Jerusalem is the capital. The largest foreign networks in Israel are those of France (5), Switzerland (4), Chile (4), Italy (4) and Belgium (3).

Travel advice for Israel

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Israel: the US State Department rates Israel at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Israel (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Israel (updated 29 October 2026).

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Israel?

France, with 5 missions, followed by Switzerland (4).

Do I need a visa for Israel?

Of 198 passports, 101 need an ETA and 97 need an e-Visa for Israel; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.