Israel entry requirements, by passport
What you need to get into Israel depends on the passport in your hand. Find yours below: the visa or e-authorisation, how long you can stay, the official fee and the government page to apply on.
5 of 32 passports verified on official pages.
What each passport needs
| Passport | To get in | Stay | Document and fee | Apply | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Verified |
| Canada | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Likely |
| Mexico | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Likely |
| Brazil | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Likely |
| United Kingdom | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Verified |
| Ireland | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Verified |
| Germany | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Likely |
| France | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Likely |
| Italy | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Likely |
| Spain | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Likely |
| Netherlands | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Verified |
| Switzerland | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Likely |
| Russia | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Likely |
| Türkiye | Visa needed before you fly | Per visa issued | Israeli B/2 visitor visaOfficial fee: FreeApply: Apply well ahead at an Israeli mission | Official page | Likely |
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| United Arab Emirates | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Likely |
| Saudi Arabia | Visa needed before you fly | Per visa issued | Israeli B/2 visitor visaApply: Apply well ahead at an Israeli mission | Official page | Likely |
| India | e-Visa before you fly | up to 90 days | Israeli e-Visa (B/2)Apply: Apply online at least 2 weeks before travel (press reports: up to 10 business days) | Official page | Likely |
| China (mainland) | Visa needed before you fly | Per visa issued | Israeli B/2 visitor visaApply: Apply well ahead at an Israeli mission | Official page | Likely |
| Hong Kong SAR | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Likely |
| Taiwan | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Likely |
| Japan | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Likely |
| South Korea | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Likely |
| Singapore | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Likely |
| Malaysia | Visa needed before you fly | Per visa issued | Israeli B/2 visitor visaApply: Apply well ahead at an Israeli mission | Official page | Likely |
| Thailand | Visa needed before you fly | Per visa issued | Israeli B/2 visitor visaApply: Apply well ahead at an Israeli mission | Official page | Likely |
| Vietnam | Visa needed before you fly | Per visa issued | Israeli B/2 visitor visaApply: Apply well ahead at an Israeli mission | Official page | Likely |
| Philippines | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Likely |
| Indonesia | Visa needed before you fly | Per visa issued | Israeli B/2 visitor visaApply: Apply well ahead at an Israeli mission | Official page | Likely |
| Australia | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Verified |
| New Zealand | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Likely |
| Nigeria | Visa needed before you fly | Per visa issued | Israeli B/2 visitor visaApply: Apply well ahead at an Israeli mission | Official page | Likely |
| South Africa | Travel authorisation before you fly | up to 90 days per visit | ETA-ILOfficial fee: ILS 25Apply: Apply at least 72 hours before departure (Israeli embassies: answer within 72 hours); only on the gov.il portal | Official page | Likely |
Verified means NUM read it on a government page on 10–11 Oct 2026. Likely means a reputable source says it and one official page agreed. Not checked yet means NUM could not confirm it: use the official page. Fees are as published on that date and can change.
The rules everyone meets at the border
Passport
FCDO: passport expiry date at least 90 days after the date you arrive. US State Dept: valid for 90 days at the time of entry. (Older guidance and some airlines use 6 months - check with your airline.) Netherlands: at least 3 months on arrival. Safe standard: 6 months left on the day you arrive.
Arrival card
No arrival card for most visitors.
Border systems for every visitor
ETA-IL mandatory since 1 Jan 2025 for all visa-exempt nationals (ILS 25, valid 2 years or until passport expiry, visits up to 90 days). Everyone else needs a visa; Israeli citizens must use their Israeli passport. Israeli embassies: apply only on the official gov.il portal; answer within 72 hours. Irish DFA: ETA-IL is needed by visitors of all ages and allows multiple entries.
Onward ticket
Not stated as a formal requirement by FCDO or US State Dept; border officers can question visitors at length and refuse entry.
Travel insurance
Not listed as an entry requirement by FCDO or US State Dept.
Vaccinations
No vaccinations required for entry (US State Dept).
Cash to declare at customs
Declare NIS 50,000 or more (or equivalent) when entering or leaving by air, NIS 12,000 or more by land (US State Dept). Smartraveller still quotes USD 10,000 - use the stricter figure if unsure.
Taxes, levies and fees
ETA-IL fee ILS 25. Land-border crossings charge exit/entry fees that have risen at short notice (e.g. Taba since March 2026).
Medicines, vapes and banned items
Some medicines legal elsewhere are restricted or illegal; carry a copy of the prescription and a doctor's letter, and enough for the whole trip.
Travelling with children
Children 17 and under travelling alone or with one parent should carry a parental consent letter plus accommodation and contact details. Children with at least one Israeli parent must use an Israeli passport.
Work, study, working holiday and nomad visas
Every official route NUM found for Israel. You apply directly with the government.
Work permits
Foreign workers with an approved Israeli employer permit (experts, caregivers, agriculture, construction)
Stay: Per permit
Employer obtains a work permit from PIBA first
Study
Students accepted by a recognised Israeli institution
Stay: Length of studies (renewable annually)
Acceptance letter, proof of funds
Working holiday
Young nationals of partner countries; of our passports reportedly includes New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan - list not verified
Stay: Up to 12 months
Age limits (usually 18-30), funds, insurance
Family
Spouses of Israelis (graduated procedure); Jews and eligible relatives under the Law of Return
Stay: Temporary then permanent residence / citizenship
PIBA process; Law of Return via Jewish Agency / Ministry of Aliyah
Tourist
Nationals of visa-exempt countries
Stay: Up to 90 days per visit
Online application before travel
Official fee: ILS 25
Nationals of non-exempt countries
Stay: Up to 90 days
Application at an Israeli mission or via the PIBA e-Visa B/2 portal for eligible nationalities
Your checklist, with the dates it is due
NUM builds it for your passport and your travel dates: the authorisation and when to apply, the arrival card and the day it opens, what to carry at the border, your own country's exit rules, and a calendar file for every deadline.
Every document here is issued by a government, and the official link is the only place to get it. Most arrival cards and many authorisations are free. NUM is not a visa service and cannot apply for anything. Rules change without notice: the official page always has the final word.