Teudat Maavar and Darkon: list of countries for visa-free entry

Israel is the only country in the world where citizens can obtain not just one type of passport (travel document), but two – Darkon or Teudat Maavar. However, the choice of passport type is not available to everyone.

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Teudat Maavar — Israeli travel document in lieu of national passport (often called a laissez-passer), grants visa-free entry to more than 50 countries. Its cover is red. Both Israeli citizens and permanent residents (to’shav keva) are eligible to obtain this type of passport.

Darkon — Israeli national passport, grants visa-free entry to 160 countries. The cover color is blue. It can be issued for 1 year, 5 years, and 10 years, depending on the duration of residence in Israel . More about the rules for issuing the Darkon that came into effect on July 10, 2023: read the article.

To update information on which countries grant visa-free entry to Israelis holding the Teudat Maavar, our law office sent official letters to the embassies, ministries of foreign affairs, and ministries of internal affairs of those countries.

Travel Document (Teudat Maavar) –
List of Countries for Visa-Free Entry

ATTENTION: We continuously update information; please carefully review the comments!

We accumulate practical experience and incorporate it into the table. The responses provided below represent the official stance of the authorized agencies provided to us at the time of the request, but practices may vary in each specific case. It is important to remember that the decision regarding entry/exit is authorized by the border control officers on duty. It is IMPORTANT to note that problems have increasingly arisen not related to the type of Israeli passport but solely due to the traveler holding Russian citizenship (even without a valid Russian passport).

A visa is required! The duration of stay in Europe (all countries combined) is up to 90 days within a six-month period.

Andorra

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The passport must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry.

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period

A visa is required! With a darkon, visa-free entry for up to 90 days within a 6-month period.

Belgium

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period. The rules are valid for those whose citizenship is listed as ‘Israeli’

There is no need to apply for a visa, however, the very type of passport, as it has a temporary nature, may not be accepted at border control. The consulate recommends, to avoid difficulties, to visit the country with a darkon (Israeli passport).

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period, the passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the date of departure. These rules are valid for those whose citizenship is written as ‘Israeli’. IN PRACTICE: border control officers may deny entry without a visa to holders of a ‘teudat ma’avar’.

Colombia

Waiting for a response

Costa Rica

Oral answer – visa processing is required

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within six months. The rules are valid for those whose citizenship is listed as ‘Israeli’

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within six months

Czech Republic

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The duration of stay is up to 90 days within a six-month period. However, in some cases, it is possible to stay up to one year (interested parties should verify with the Czech Republic’s Ministry of the Interior). These rules are valid for those whose citizenship is listed as ‘Israeli’.

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within six months, the validity of the passport at the time of departure must be at least 3 months. These rules are valid for those whose citizenship is listed as ‘Israeli’

The duration of stay is up to 90 days within a six-month period, the passport validity at the time of entry must be at least 6 months. These rules are applicable for those whose citizenship is listed as ‘Israeli’.

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period. The rules are valid for those whose citizenship is listed as ‘Israeli’. HOWEVER, for those who also have Russian citizenship, it is necessary to verify the possibility of entry in advance using the contact details provided in the letter.

Fiji

Oral answer – for those whose citizenship line reads ‘Israeli’, visa-free entry is allowed

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period. The rules are valid for those whose citizenship is written as ‘Israeli’. For those whose citizenship is indicated as belonging to another country, for example, ‘Russia’, a visa is required!

France

The period of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within six months. The validity of the passport at the time of departure must be at least 3 months. You will receive an individual response on the official page after filling out the form at https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/web/france-visas/visa-application-guidelines

Up to 1 year

The duration of stay in Europe (collectively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period

Hong Kong

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The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period. The rules are valid for those whose citizenship is listed as ‘Israeli’

The duration of stay in Europe (collectively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period. The rules are valid for those whose citizenship is listed as ‘Israeli’. The decision is at the discretion of the border control service.

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period

The duration of stay is up to 90 days within a six-month period. The rules apply to those whose citizenship is listed as ‘Israeli’.

The duration of stay is up to 180 days. The rules apply to those whose citizenship is listed as ‘Israeli’

Liechtenstein

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period. The rules are valid for those whose citizenship is listed as ‘Israeli’

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within six months. The rules are valid for those whose citizenship is listed as ‘Israeli’

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period. The rules are valid for those whose citizenship is listed as ‘Israeli’ (the same rules apply as in Switzerland).

Up to 90 days within six months

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period. The rules are valid for those whose citizenship is listed as ‘Israeli’

Monaco

The period of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within six months. The validity of the passport at the time of departure must be at least 3 months. You will receive an individual response on the official page after filling out the form at https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/web/france-visas/visa-application-guidelines

Netherlands

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period. The rules are valid for those whose citizenship is listed as ‘Israeli’

New Zealand

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The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period. The rules are valid for those whose citizenship is listed as ‘Israeli’

NO ENTRY PERMISSION with this type of passport

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period. The rules are valid for those whose citizenship is written as ‘Israeli’. IN PRACTICE: border control officers may deny entry with any type of international passport from any country if the traveler also has Russian citizenship.

Portugal

Oral answer – The duration of stay is up to 90 days within six months. The rules are valid for those who have ‘Israeli’ written in the citizenship line.

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period. The rules are valid for those whose citizenship is listed as ‘Israeli’

Russia

Up to 90 days within six months

San Marino

Waiting for a response

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period

Seychelles Islands

The verbal response of the consul – for those whose citizenship line reads ‘Israeli’, visa-free entry is permitted

Up to 30 days. The rules are valid for those with ‘Israeli’ written in the citizenship line. No less than 3 days before arrival, it is necessary to fill out the SGAC declaration.

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period. The rules are valid for those whose citizenship is written as ‘Israeli’. For those whose citizenship indicates a different nationality, a visa is required!

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period. The rules are valid for those whose citizenship is listed as ‘Israeli’

The duration of stay in Europe (cumulatively all countries) is up to 90 days within a six-month period. The rules are valid for those whose citizenship is listed as ‘Israeli’

A VISA is required!

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