Israel

Visa Israel

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In Israel, entry falls under the Population and Immigration Authority. The portal consulted on 2026-09-17 states that, since January 1, 2025, every traveler must hold a valid visa or an approved ETA-IL authorization before starting their journey. The site offers two online services: ETA-IL for nationals of visa-exempt countries and eVisa-B2 for the electronic application for the B2 visitor visa.

The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.

Machine-assisted draft, reviewed by a person on 23 September 2026. Only the authority cited is authoritative.

Published on 23 September 2026 · Reviewed by vg_admin on 23 September 2026 · Sources consulted on 17 September 2026

At a glance

Authority: Israel Population & Immigration Authority (Population and Immigration Authority)
Submission channel: Online application on the official portal: ETA-IL form or eVisa-B2 form depending on the situation
Electronic visa: Yes: the portal offers the eVisa-B2, sent by email after approval, as well as the ETA-IL travel authorization
Portal language: Hebrew, English and Arabic, with translated versions including French

Do you need a visa?

Your nationality

Choose a nationality to see the recorded entry rule. No answer is shown until reviewed data exists.

Documented visa types

"ETA-IL" — electronic travel authorization: According to the portal, required since January 2025 for visitors coming from visa-exempt countries. An approved authorization allows a stay of up to 90 days per visit. Official page (new tab)
"eVisa-B2" — online application for the B2 visitor visa: According to the portal, an online application system allowing nationals of visa-required countries to apply electronically for a B2 visa. Once approved, the eVisa is sent to the applicant by email. Official page (new tab)
"B/2 visa" — tourist or visitor visa: Category named by the portal's frequently asked questions as the visa required to travel to Israel when the traveler's nationality is not exempt from it. Official page (new tab)

Where and how to apply

The official portal consulted on 2026-09-17 states that, from January 1, 2025, travelers to Israel must hold a valid visa or an ETA-IL approval before starting their journey.

It offers two online routes: the ETA-IL application, preceded by an eligibility questionnaire, and the eVisa-B2 application for nationals of visa-required countries. The portal also has a section for exploring the available visa types and an area for managing a group payment.

The portal specifies that Israeli citizens and holders of an Israeli identity number do not have to apply for an ETA-IL.

Steps in the procedure

Check eligibility for the ETA-IL using the portal's questionnaire, or go to the eVisa-B2 if the nationality is subject to a visa requirement.
Complete the corresponding online form.
Review the data entered at the last step before submission: the portal states that no correction is possible after submission and that a new form must then be completed.
Submit the application, filing it preferably at least 72 hours before booking any flight tickets, hotel rooms or comparable expenses, as the authority recommends.
Receive the decision: once approved, the eVisa is sent to the applicant by email.

Documents mentioned by the authority

Valid passport: the portal states that the validity of the ETA-IL cannot exceed that of the passport.
Not stated on the portal consulted for the detailed list of documents, which is not published on the page read.

The exact list depends on the type of authorization and on the situation; only the official page is authoritative.

Stated fees and processing times

Not stated on the portal consulted: the page read gives no amount, in any currency, while offering an area for managing a group payment.

No processing time is announced. The portal states that the application may be filed at any time before travel and recommends submitting it at least 72 hours before committing to bookings.

After the decision

According to the portal, an approved ETA-IL authorization indicates that the traveler is authorized to travel to Israel and to stay there for up to 90 days per visit.

The portal specifies that the ETA-IL authorization is as a general rule valid for several trips, for a period of up to two years from the date of approval, or until the passport expires if that occurs sooner. During that period, a new application is not necessary.

The decision rests with the Population and Immigration Authority. The portal publishes a help center, an email address dedicated to the ETA-IL and an automated telephone number.

Published procedures

No reviewed and published procedure for Israel to date. We prefer an empty page to an invented requirement.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a visa required to travel to Israel?

It depends on nationality and on the purpose of travel; the rule reviewed by VisaGuideline is shown with the nationality selector on this page. The portal states that every traveler must hold either a valid visa or an approved ETA-IL authorization.

Where is the application filed?

Online on the official portal of the Population and Immigration Authority: the ETA-IL form or the eVisa-B2 form depending on the applicant's situation.

Is there an electronic visa?

Yes. The portal describes the eVisa-B2, applied for online and sent to the applicant by email after approval, as well as the ETA-IL electronic travel authorization.

How long is the ETA-IL valid?

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-17, as a general rule for several trips over a period of up to two years from approval, or until the passport expires if that occurs sooner, with a stay of at most 90 days per visit.

When should the application be filed?

The portal states that the application may be submitted at any time before travel and recommends filing it at least 72 hours before booking flight tickets, hotels and comparable expenses.

Can an application be corrected?

According to the portal, correction is possible only as long as the form has not been submitted; after submission, a new form must be completed.

Official sources

Portail d'entrée en Israël — Autorité de la population et de l'immigration (new tab) Authority

Consulted sources

Official pages read to write this guide, with the date they were read. A page may have changed since: check it before taking any step.

Israel Entry - Official Visa Information & ETA-IL Application (new tab) read on 17 September 2026

What this guide does not know yet

Points the official source does not specify and which this guide therefore left blank. Ask the competent authority about them before filing an application.

Automated retrieval of the page returned no content: the page was read in the built-in browser, which a reviewer must bear in mind for any re-verification.
No amount is published on the page read, even though the portal offers group payment management: the prices of the ETA-IL and of the eVisa-B2 remain to be documented.
The pages devoted to the ETA-IL, to the eVisa-B2 and to the other visa options were not consulted: the documents, the processing times and the other categories remain to be documented.
The lists of exempt or visa-required countries published by the portal are not carried over here: they belong to the visa policy rules reviewed separately.

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