Israel B2 Tourist e-Visa Photo — at home in 60 seconds
Israel eVisa-B2 tourist visa (online, for visa-required nationals)
Take it with your phone against a plain, light wall. We crop it to the exact size (50×50 mm) and check the head size, position and background against the published rules.
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Quick answer
An Israel B2 Tourist e-Visa Photo must be 50 × 50 mm (1.97 × 1.97 in) when printed, or a digital file of aspect 1:1 (150 KB – 2 MB, JPEG/PNG), on a white background. A photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets these rules.
- Printed photo
- 50 × 50 mm (1.97 × 1.97 in)
- Digital file
- aspect 1:1 · 150 KB – 2 MB · JPEG, PNG
Verified October 3, 2026 from Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA).
Photo requirements
Summarised from the official sources below.
- Printed photo
- 50 × 50 mm (1.97 × 1.97 in)
- Digital file
- aspect 1:1 · 150 KB – 2 MB · JPEG, PNG
- Background
- White. 'Plain white background' in the document description; portrait guidance also allows 'plain light colored or white'. Use white.
- Expression
- Full face, front view, eyes open, neutral expression, no smile.
- Glasses
- No glasses (portrait guidance: 'No glasses, hats, or masks').
- Head covering
- No hats or masks (no religious exception stated on the portal).
- Online application
- israel-entry.piba.gov.il eVisa-B2 form → 'Upload documents' step (document type 'Passport Photo')
More rules (6)
- Clear, current passport-style colour photograph showing the entire face including hair and chin.
- Required dimensions: 5 cm (approx. 2 in) x 5 cm (approx. 2 in).
- Eyes open; no shadows on the face or background.
- Entire face visible from top of the head to the shoulders.
- No filters or major editing.
- Upload: JPG, JPEG or PNG only (no PDF, no animated PNG); facial image must be larger than 150 KB; max ~2 MB (larger files are auto-compressed by the page).
Print at home or at a kiosk
Print the sheet at 100% (Actual size), never “Fit to page”, on photo paper. Each sheet has a 50 mm ruler so you can check the size.
How to take it at home
- Stand about half a metre in front of a plain, light wall, facing a window.
- Hold the phone at arm’s length or ask someone to help. The live guide checks distance, light and head position.
- Get your digital file and print sheet. Print at 100% or upload the file.
Price
Free to try. From $3.99, paid once, only if you like your photo.
Limited time offer then $6.99 from Jan 1, 2027
Your exact local price is shown before you take your photo.
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- Checked against the official rules Every rule comes from the issuing authority’s own website, last verified on October 3, 2026.
- Free retakes for 24 hours Not happy with it? Retake the same document up to 3 times within 24 hours.
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Official sources
Verified on October 3, 2026
- Israel Entry – eVisa-B2 required documents (official portal) — Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA)
- eVisa-B2 application form – document descriptions and upload rules (official portal code) — Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA)
Questions
What size is a Israel B2 Tourist e-Visa Photo?
Printed: 50 × 50 mm (1.97 × 1.97 in). Digital: aspect 1:1 · 150 KB – 2 MB · JPEG, PNG.
Can I take my Israel B2 Tourist e-Visa Photo at home?
Yes. The photo is not taken at the office and no registered photographer is required, so a photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets the rules on this page.
What background is required?
White. 'Plain white background' in the document description; portrait guidance also allows 'plain light colored or white'. Use white.
Can I smile?
Full face, front view, eyes open, neutral expression, no smile.
Can I wear glasses?
No glasses (portrait guidance: 'No glasses, hats, or masks').
Can I wear a head covering?
No hats or masks (no religious exception stated on the portal).
Can I print the photo at home?
Yes. Print the sheet at 100% (Actual size) on photo paper, at home or at a pharmacy or kiosk, and check the size with the 50 mm ruler.
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