Thai passport · Israel · checked 2026-10-11

Do Thai citizens need a visa for Israel?

The short answerYes. Thai citizens need a visa from an embassy or visa centre before travelling to Israel. Go to the official site.

The official link goes to gov.il. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel. This row comes from a reputable source NUM hasn’t yet confirmed on the official page.

At a glance

Israel entry rules for Thai citizens.

VerdictVisa needed before you fly
DocumentIsraeli B/2 visitor visa
StayPer visa issued
When to applyApply well ahead at an Israeli mission
CheckedFrom a reputable source, not yet verified on the official page · 2026-10-11

The rest of the trip for a Thai passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Israel entry requirements.

Worth knowing

The details for a Thai passport.

Not on Israel's visa-exemption list for ordinary passports, so ETA-IL is not available. Israel's official tourist-visa tables (gov.il 2022; Embassy Manama 2023) list this country's national passports as visa required (visa fee applies). No current, dated official list could be read on 11 Oct 2026, so kept 'likely'.

Your passport

How long it must be valid.

FCDO: passport expiry date at least 90 days after the date you arrive. US State Dept: valid for 90 days at the time of entry. (Older guidance and some airlines use 6 months - check with your airline.) Netherlands: at least 3 months on arrival.

What changed

Recent changes in Israel.

  • 2025-01-01 — ETA-IL became mandatory for all visa-exempt travellers (ILS 25, valid 2 years).
  • 2025-12-31 — End of temporary permission for Israeli citizens to enter/exit on non-Israeli passports.
Questions

The short answers.

Do Thai citizens need a visa for Israel?

Yes. Thai citizens need a visa from an embassy or visa centre before travelling to Israel.

How long can Thai citizens stay in Israel?

Per visa issued. Longer stays need a different visa.

When should Thai citizens apply?

Apply well ahead at an Israeli mission.

Where do Thai citizens apply?

On the official site, gov.il. NUM links it and never charges for the link.

Does NUM issue Israel visas?

No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.

Sources

Where this comes from.