French visa for Israeli citizens
A visa is NOT required for Israeli passport holders visiting France for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Israeli citizens to enter France for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | France e-visa for Israeli citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | France visa on arrival for Israeli citizens | Not Available | |
France tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Israeli passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in France.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from France.
If you are looking for France 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 France nearest your place of residence.
- Tel Aviv: The Embassy of France in Tel Aviv, Israel (Working hours: Close now)
- Haifa: The Consulate of France in Haifa, Israel (Working hours: Close now)
- Tel Aviv: The Consulate General of France in Tel Aviv, Israel (Working hours: Close now)
France visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest France diplomatic mission offices to Israel for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Israel traveling to France from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Israel) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 198,045 | N/A |
| 2009 | 191,910 | -3.10% |
| 2010 | 191,618 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 201,248 | 5.03% |
| 2012 | 204,950 | 1.84% |
| 2013 | 209,085 | 2.02% |
| 2014 | 209,253 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 211,130 | 0.90% |
| 2016 | 206,705 | -2.10% |
| 2017 | 216,895 | 4.93% |
| 2018 | 223,305 | 2.96% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
France & Israel comparison
France's area is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi), while the area of Israel is approximately 21,640 km2 (8,355 sq mi). This means Israel is 25.30 times smaller than France.
As of April 2024, France's population is ~65.8 million people - 56,638,428 more people than the population of Israel.
We have highlighted France & Israel’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| France | Israel | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 65,847,917 | 9,209,489 | 56.6 million more people live in France than Israel |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 267 | 104 | France has 163 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Israel. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 143 | 123 | France passport holders can visit 20 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 479 | 123 | French hosts 356 more foreign missions than Israel. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Israel travel to France in one year?
The number of visitors from Israel visiting France in 2018 was approximately 223,305.
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