Israel:Visa Requirements

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Israel: Visa Requirements

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Visa-Free Entry Requirements

  • Passengers entitled to visa-free travel must obtain a valid ETA-IL electronic travel authorization before travel. It is not possible to travel to Israel under visa-free entry without an ETA-IL.
  • The passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the planned date of arrival in Israel. Visa exemption may vary depending on the passport type and the applicant's situation. The provisions in the visa exemption table apply to national and official passports; other travel documents do not automatically benefit from the same exemption.
  • The permitted duration of stay for visa-free visits is a maximum of 90 days per trip. The border officer may determine a shorter period of stay.
  • Visa-free entry and ETA-IL can be used for purposes such as short-term tourism, visits, and business travel. It does not grant the right to work, long-term study, or reside in Israel. For these purposes, an appropriate visa or permit must be obtained before travel.
  • A valid ETA-IL does not guarantee the right to enter the country. The passport, purpose of travel, and other entry conditions are re-examined at border control, and the final decision is made by the border officer.
  • The number of blank pages required in the passport has not been definitively specified in the central official source. No separate central acceptance standard for damaged passports has been published. The requirement for a machine-readable or biometric passport may vary depending on the passport type and the visa exemption arrangement.
  • A fixed list of a return ticket, accommodation document, bank account statement, minimum financial amount, employment document, travel health insurance, or vaccination certificate applicable to all travelers for visa-free entry has not been definitively specified in the central official source. The border authority may request additional evidence regarding the purpose of travel and conditions of stay.

Electronic Travel Authorization Requirements

  • The ETA-IL application must be made before travel through the official electronic system of the Israeli Population and Immigration Authority. The applicant must be eligible for a visa-exempt travel category and hold a passport valid for at least three months after the date of arrival.
  • In the application form, passport information, personal information, contact information, and the eligibility and security questions asked in the application must be completed fully and accurately. Passport information must be entered as it appears on the document.
  • Each traveler requires a separate ETA-IL. This rule applies to children and infants as well. The application of a minor may be completed by a parent, legal guardian, or another adult authorized to act on their behalf.
  • It is recommended that the application be completed at least 72 hours before the planned travel. Most applications are expected to receive a response within 24–72 hours. In cases requiring additional review, the result may be given later.
  • The ETA-IL application fee is 25 Israeli shekels. The fee is non-refundable. Payment can be made with Visa and Mastercard credit or debit cards in the official system. The current payment options presented in the system at the time of application must be taken as the basis.
  • The approved ETA-IL is valid for two years or until the validity of the passport used in the application expires, whichever occurs first. As long as the authorization is valid, it can be used for multiple short trips without reapplying. The maximum permitted duration of stay per visit is 90 days.
  • In the event of issuance of a new passport or a change of name, gender, or citizenship information, a new ETA-IL application must be made. The authorization is electronically linked to the passport used in the application, and travel must be carried out with the same passport.
  • The application result is sent electronically. The requirement to carry a printed copy of the approval is not definitively specified in the central official source. Nevertheless, it would be appropriate to keep the approval email or application number accessible during travel.
  • The ETA-IL only permits travel to the Israeli border. The electronic approval does not constitute a definitive entry permit or visa to Israel.
  • The number of photos, photo size, background color, or technical file specifications for the ETA-IL application are not definitively specified in the central official source. Bank account statements, minimum financial amount, hotel reservations, travel health insurance, and insurance coverage amount are not specified as standard ETA-IL application documents in the central source.

E-Visa Application Requirements

  • eVisa-B2 is issued online for applicants who require a B/2 visa for short-term visit purposes and who are found eligible by the official electronic system. The right to apply electronically may be determined by the system after entering passport, country of residence, and other eligibility information.
  • Passport must be valid for at least six months after the planned date of arrival in Israel. An image of the valid passport or accepted travel document must be submitted in the application.
  • The applicant must complete the official online form in full, enter personal and passport information correctly, and upload the document list created for his/her own application in the system.
  • The following documents may be requested for a standard short-term eVisa-B2 application:
  • Valid passport or travel document.
  • Recent passport-size photograph.
  • Airline ticket showing return from Israel or onward travel to another country.
  • Health insurance covering the entire trip.
  • Document showing the address of accommodation in Israel, invitation or hotel reservation.
  • Bank account statements for the last three months.
  • Bank confirmation or other official proof of financial sufficiency showing that travel expenses can be covered.
  • If required by the purpose of travel or personal situation, conference invitation, business invitation, sports organization invitation, Israel Population and Immigration Authority approval, diplomatic note or other supporting documents may be requested.
  • The universal minimum amount required to be in the bank account is not definitively stated in the central official source. Financial sufficiency is examined taking into account the duration and nature of the travel.
  • Photo size, background color, date taken, file format and maximum file size are not definitively stated in the central official source. The technical conditions shown on the live application screen must be taken as basis.
  • Travel health insurance is required. The minimum coverage amount that the insurance must have is not definitively stated in the central official source.
  • eVisa-B2 can be used for purposes such as tourism, family or friend visits, business meetings, medical tourism and short-term non-academic training. It does not grant the right to work in Israel.
  • eVisa-B2 application fee is 105 Israeli shekels. The application processing fee is non-refundable. Accepted payment methods are shown in the live application system; a definitive list covering all payment methods has not been published on the central official information page.
  • The validity of the visa can be up to 90 days according to consular decision. The actual permitted duration of stay in Israel is determined at border control and can be up to 90 days.
  • The standard processing time of eVisa-B2 is not definitively stated in the central official source. Applications requiring additional documents or detailed review may take longer.
  • The number of blank pages required in the passport is not definitively stated in the central official source. Fingerprints, mandatory biometric registration, or an interview requirement applicable to all applicants are not definitively stated in the central official source.
  • The approval of the electronic visa sent by email or through the application account must be kept accessible during travel. The obligation to carry a printed copy is not definitively stated in the central official source.
  • Issuance of an eVisa-B2 does not guarantee entry into the country. The final decision on entry rests with the border control authority.

Consular Visa Application Requirements

  • Applicants who are not eligible for electronic application or whose purpose of travel is not covered by the electronic B/2 system must apply to the Israeli embassy or consulate responsible for their country of residence.
  • The B/2 visitor visa may be issued for purposes of tourism, visiting, medical tourism, business travel, and short-term non-academic study. The B/2 visa does not grant the right to work in Israel.
  • The application form must be completed in full in English or Hebrew and signed by the applicant. The form may ask for personal information, passport details, purpose of travel, planned entry and exit dates, address in Israel, contact information, and previous travel or immigration information.
  • The applicant's passport or travel document must be submitted. The central entry page requires that the passport of passengers subject to an entry visa be valid for at least six months after the planned date of arrival. The common B/2 pages of diplomatic missions also include a condition that the travel document be valid for at least three months after the expiry of the visa. The longer validity requirement published by the mission applied to must be followed.
  • The following documents are generally required at the time of application:
  • Completed and signed visa application form.
  • Valid passport or travel document.
  • Two recent, identical, color photographs measuring 5 x 5 centimeters, showing the full front view of the face against a white background.
  • Bank account statement for at least the last three months.
  • Employment certificate from the applicant's workplace.
  • Address, hotel reservation, or accommodation proof showing the place of stay in Israel.
  • Round-trip flight ticket or reservation. Some missions may not require this document to be submitted at the initial application.
  • Travel health insurance covering the entire duration of stay in Israel.
  • Valid residence permit or proof of legal residency depending on the country where the application is made.
  • Depending on the purpose of travel, an invitation letter, business correspondence, invitation from a medical institution, daily travel itinerary, student document, company documents, salary certificate, or documents showing family ties may be requested.
  • The universal minimum amount required in the bank account is not definitively stated in the central official source. Some diplomatic missions may set local financial sufficiency amounts or require additional company documents.
  • The minimum coverage amount that the insurance must have is not definitively stated in the central official source.
  • The applicant must generally schedule an appointment in advance and appear in person at the diplomatic mission. The requirement for in-person application and the conduct of an interview may be subject to the discretion of the consular officer. No central fingerprint requirement applicable to all applicants has been published.
  • If an invitation application is made by a citizen or resident of Israel, a completed entry visa request form, a photocopy of the invited person's passport, and copies of other country visas in the passport are submitted. A photocopy of the inviting resident's Israeli identity document must also be attached.
  • The inviting person must submit an undertaking document explaining the duration and reason for the visit, the planned departure date, and the responsibilities undertaken. Official documents showing the relationship between the inviting person and the applicant may also be requested.
  • The fee for the official B/2 invitation application made through the host in Israel is 100 Israeli shekels. Payment is made online, and the credit card used must belong to an Israeli citizen or resident. This fee is separate from the standard visa application fee paid directly to the consulate.
  • If a minor is invited, a declaration signed by both parents or legal guardians must be submitted. The diplomatic mission may also request a birth certificate, the parents' identity documents or passports, and parental consent.
  • Some missions require both parents to appear in person. If one parent cannot come, the consent may be required to be notarized and apostilled. The exact requirements for child applications vary according to the mission applied to.
  • Whether documents require translation into English or Hebrew, notarization, legalization, or apostille depends on the document type and the diplomatic mission. The local checklist of the mission applied to must be followed.
  • The standard B/2 visa may be valid for up to three months from the date of issuance. The actual permitted duration of stay in Israel is determined by the border control authority.
  • The conditions for single entry or multiple entry are not definitively stated for all applicants in the central common B/2 document page. The decision is made based on the purpose of application, personal circumstances, and consular assessment.
  • The consular visa fee, payment method, how early the application can be made, and processing time vary by mission. No single central fee or processing time applicable to all diplomatic missions has been published.
  • The number of blank pages required in the passport is not definitively stated in the central official source. The competent authority may request additional documents, an in-person interview, or a security review.
  • Issuance of the visa does not confer an absolute right of entry into Israel. The final decision rests with the border control authority.
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Population
9,647,689(2026 est.)
Official language
Hebrew; Arabic has special status
Government type
Parliamentary republic
Continent
Asia
Capital
Jerusalem
Currency
Israeli new shekels
Area
20,770 km²
Phone code
+972

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