[tbes50203]

Guys, good day to all. I don’t know if anyone already knows, but I’d like to discuss it. I heard that in 2025, Israeli passport holders will receive or should receive even more visa-free destinations, including Latin America and some Asian countries. Does anyone really follow this? Because I fly often, and sometimes, especially to new destinations, I get into situations where it seems like you can travel without a visa, but at the border the quest begins. And I’d like to somehow plan all this in a humane way, especially if Israel really does expand the list of countries. Who knows anything on the topic?

[EvanDuke]

You brought up a very relevant topic, thank you. I just returned from Chile and Peru last week — and yes, it feels like something has changed for the better in 2025. I have an Israeli passport, and I always keep my finger on the pulse, because I travel at least 4-5 times a year, and not always to “classic” destinations. What has changed specifically? Firstly, according to https://welcome-israel.com/israeli-passport/visa-free-countries you can now enter several countries in South America without a visa — Peru, Colombia, even parts of Argentina (if you are going for a short period, as a tourist). This was previously impossible or accompanied by terrible bureaucratic hassles. Now you just fly in, your passport is under control — and that’s it, you are welcome. Colombia was especially surprising — before there were mandatory electronic forms and so on, and now there is nothing at all, 90 days like clockwork. The second is in Asia. Israel is currently in the process of signing new agreements, and since the beginning of the year, visas to Thailand have already been abolished (up to 60 days!), there is talk about Vietnam and even Japan. And these are not just rumors – Japan is already testing simplified entry, especially for Israelis with new-style biometric passports.

[thiefcrazy98]

Interesting read, thank you both. I’m currently choosing a country for a summer vacation, and considering everything you write, maybe it’s really worth looking at Peru or Columbia. I didn’t know it was so easy to go there with an Israeli passport.

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