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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Does a Chinese need a visa for Israel ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ?

Visa required

Yes. Chinese passport holders need a visa for Israel, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Israel before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Chinese citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Israel or its official government website before you travel.

โš  U.S. State Department travel advisory for Israel: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 26 August 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Where to apply in China

If you live in China, visas for Israel are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Israel at a glance

Capital: Jerusalem ยท Currency: Israeli new shekel (ILS, โ‚ช) ยท Official languages: Arabic, Hebrew ยท Calling code: +972

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C); for type A, I plugs bring a travel adapter for Israel's sockets (C, D, H, M). Mains voltage differs (Israel: 230 V; China: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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Your embassy in Israel

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Israel, contact the embassy of China:

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near Israel for Chinese passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Israeli passport holders visiting China: Israeli passport holders need a visa for China, applied for at an embassy or consulate of China before travelling.

The Chinese passport at a glance

49visa-free
3ETA
29visa on arrival
44e-Visa
73visa required

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Questions

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Israel?

Chinese passport holders need a visa for Israel, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Israel before travelling.

Does an Israeli need a visa for China?

Israeli passport holders need a visa for China, applied for at an embassy or consulate of China before travelling.