Israel passport → China
Do Israeli citizens need a visa for China?
Israeli passport holders need a visa for China, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
China at a glance
- Capital
- Beijing
- Currency
- Chinese yuan (CNY)
- Languages
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +86
- Region
- Eastern Asia
China for other passports
- IsraelVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaVisa-free30 days
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Israeli passport holders
Hong KongVisa-free90 days
JapanVisa-free90 days
MacaoVisa-free90 days
MongoliaVisa-free30 days
TaiwanVisa-free90 days
South KoreaeTA90 days
North KoreaVisa required
Common questions
Do Israeli citizens need a visa for China?
Israeli passport holders need a visa for China, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Israeli citizens stay in China?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Israeli citizens get a visa on arrival in China?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Israeli citizens visit without a visa?
141 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Israel passport ranks #18 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Israeli citizens (edited 1 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.