Embassy
Embassy of Israel in Kenya
Bishop Road - Opp. Fairview Hotel
Israel visa requirements for Kenyan citizens
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Israel, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
KEN
Kenya
Going to
ISR
Israel
Visa needed
A visa for tourists and short visits when your passport needs one.
- Visa
- Required
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- 2026 schedule: 32 USD or 28 EUR
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Find Israel's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Israel
Check whether you need ETA-IL or a visitor visa.
eVisa For your passportB/2 online visaAn online visitor visa for people accepted by the official application website.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- ₪105
How to apply
- Check whether the website accepts your passport and residence.
- Fill in the online form and upload your papers.
- Pay 105 ILS.
- Wait for the decision by email.
- Attend a visa office if asked.
Documents required
- Passport covering visa and departure
- Passport valid 180 days after arrival
- Recent white-background passport photo
- Return ticket
- Health insurance for the whole stay
- Accommodation proof or signed host letter
- Bank statements or other financial proof
- Papers explaining your trip
- Hotel booking
- Travel insurance
- The visa office sets validity; border staff set your stay, each up to 90 days.
- Approval does not guarantee entry; a country list alone does not prove you qualify.
eTA requiredETA-IL travel approvalOnline travel approval for visitors who do not need a visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Valid for
- 730 days
- Fee
- ₪25
- Processing
- 3 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check if you qualify on the official Israel Entry website.
- Fill in the form with your passport details.
- Pay 25 ILS.
- Wait for approval before travelling.
Documents required
- Passport
- Approval ends sooner if your passport expires; border staff decide your stay.
- Apply again after passport, name, gender, or citizenship changes.
Visa requiredB/2 visitor visaA visa for tourists and short visits when your passport needs one.
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- 2026 schedule: 32 USD or 28 EUR
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Fill in and sign the visa form.
- Check your visa office's list and gather the papers.
- Book an appointment if needed.
- Submit your form and pay the local fee.
- Wait for approval before travelling.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days after arrival
- Passport covering visa plus 90 days
- Signed visa form
- Bank statements for 90 days
- Proof of employment
- Address or accommodation in Israel
- Return ticket
- Insurance for the whole stay
- Hotel booking
- Travel insurance
- You cannot work with this visa.
- Border staff decide whether you can enter and how long you can stay.
Sources (23)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Population and Immigration Authority
- Population and Immigration Authority: ETA-IL
- Foreign Ministry: tourist visa requirements by nationality and passport
- Official Israel Entry portal
- Israel Entry: indexed ETA-IL information and frequently asked questions
- Official eVisa-B2 requirements, fee and validity
- Official visa types
- Ministry of Tourism: entry approval and passport validity
- New York: ETA-IL requirement, fee and response time
- New York: visitor visa
- London: visitor visa and 2026 local requirements
- New Delhi: visitor visa
- New Delhi: eVisa system launched
- Singapore: eVisa nationality list
- Tokyo: ETA-IL exemptions, including airport transit
- Bern: business documents and work/volunteer sponsorship
- New York: student visa
- Los Angeles: A/2 validity and local requirements
- Atlanta: student and accompanying-family requirements
- London: work visa
- Population and Immigration Authority: family members of students or clergy
- Population and Immigration Authority: A/1 temporary residence
- Foreign Ministry: consular fee chart dated 1 January 2026
Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from Kenya
- Plugs C HAdapter needed
- MoneyILS ₪
- Time−1h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageArabic
- Emergency100 police101 ambulance
Planning your Israel trip
Best time to go: April, May, October and November are popular when security conditions allow. Summers are very hot, while winter can bring heavy rain and cold weather in the mountains.
- Holy and historic sitesThe country has major pilgrimage sites linked to Judaism, Christianity, Islam and the Baha'i Faith.
- MasadaThe historic landscape includes a Roman siege camp on a neighbouring mountain.
- National parks and nature reservesAbout 75 parks and reserves offer scenery and history. Many provide maps and explanations in English.
- Eilat's Red Sea coastThe reefs offer accessible snorkelling and diving. The Marine Park around Moses Rock is a highlight.
Scams to watch for in Israel
- Taxi meter refusal and inflated fixed faresThe driver leaves the meter off, claims it is broken, or pushes a fixed fare that benefits the driver. You may then face a demand for too much money at the end. Some drivers become aggressive during payment disputes.
- Taxi detours to increase the fareThe driver takes a longer route than needed while the meter runs. A working meter alone does not prevent this.
- Theft of unattended beach belongingsSomeone takes belongings left on the beach while their owner swims or moves away. The risk of beach theft is high.
About Israel
Israel is a parliamentary republic on the eastern Mediterranean, bordering Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon.
- Capital
- Jerusalem
- Money
- Israeli new shekel (₪)
- Languages
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +972
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Questions
Do kenyan citizens need a visa for Israel?
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Israel, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Israel visa?
At Israel's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help kenyan citizens enter Israel?
We have no record of Israel relaxing its rules for kenyan citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do israeli citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Israeli citizens need an eTA, a short online form, before flying to Kenya.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Israel?
Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi Mauritius, and 1 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Israel are easier for kenyan citizens?
Palestine, Jordan, Hong Kong, Malaysia Philippines, and 3 more let kenyan citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Israel?
Find Israel's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Israel?
Israeli new shekel (₪). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Israel?
Arabic and Hebrew.
How strong is the Kenya passport?
It ranks #68 and reaches 64 destinations without applying ahead.
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