Turkish visa for Israeli citizens
A visa is NOT required for Israeli passport holders visiting Turkey for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Israeli citizens to enter Turkey for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | Turkey e-visa for Israeli citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Turkey visa on arrival for Israeli citizens | Not Available | |
Turkey tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Israeli passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Turkey.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Turkey.
If you are looking for Turkey visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Israel, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Turkey nearest your place of residence.
- Tel Aviv: The Embassy of Turkey in Tel Aviv, Israel (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 40 minutes)
Turkey visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Turkey diplomatic mission offices to Israel for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Israel traveling to Turkey from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Israel) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 231,305 | N/A |
| 2009 | 222,322 | -3.88% |
| 2010 | 217,830 | -2.02% |
| 2011 | 235,796 | 8.25% |
| 2012 | 235,796 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 233,550 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 213,339 | -8.65% |
| 2015 | 224,568 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 293,988 | 30.91% |
| 2017 | 380,415 | 29.40% |
| 2018 | 443,732 | 16.64% |
| 2019 | 569,368 | 28.31% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Turkey & Israel comparison
Turkey's area is approximately 769,630 km2 (297,155 sq mi), while the area of Israel is approximately 21,640 km2 (8,355 sq mi). This means Israel is 35.57 times smaller than Turkey.
As of April 2024, Turkey's population is ~88.0 million people - 78,806,761 more people than the population of Israel.
We have highlighted Turkey & Israel’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Turkey | Israel | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 88,016,250 | 9,209,489 | 78.8 million more people live in Turkey than Israel |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 235 | 104 | Turkey has 131 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Israel. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 68 | 123 | Turkey passport holders visit 55 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 286 | 123 | Turkish hosts 163 more foreign missions than Israel. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Israel travel to Turkey in one year?
The number of visitors from Israel visiting Turkey in 2019 was approximately 569,368.
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