Do you need a visa for Israel?
The official link goes to israel-entry.piba.gov.il. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
What your passport needs for Israel.
ETA-IL before you fly · 23
- American citizens
- Canadian citizens
- Mexican citizens
- Brazilian citizens
- British citizens
- Irish citizens
- German citizens
- French citizens
- Italian citizens
- Spanish citizens
- Dutch citizens
- Swiss citizens
- Russian citizens
- Emirati citizens
- Hong Kong citizens
- Taiwanese citizens
- Japanese citizens
- South Korean citizens
- Singaporean citizens
- Filipino citizens
- Australian citizens
- New Zealand citizens
- South African citizens
Israeli e-Visa, applied for online · 1
Visa needed before you travel · 8
The No form to fill in. Ben Gurion issues an entry card.
| Form | No form to fill in. Ben Gurion issues an entry card (gate pass) instead of a passport stamp; keep it with your passport until you leave and show it at checkpoints, e.g. when crossing into the West Bank. |
|---|---|
| Who and when | Issued on arrival |
| Fee | Free |
Arrival forms are free or nearly so on the official site. Sites that charge to “process” one are private services.
What Israel checks.
- Before you go. 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.
- Your 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.
- 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.
- Also. Security: US State Dept Level 3 'Reconsider travel' for Israel and the West Bank, Level 4 'Do not travel' for Gaza (26 Aug 2026). Australia advises 'Do not travel to Israel overall'.
- Also. Entering Palestinian Authority-controlled areas without advance authorisation can lead to deportation and a ban of up to 10 years. Erez crossing closed; Rafah closes often and for long periods.
The visitor visas for Israel.
| Visa | Who it’s for | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| ETA-IL (visa exemption with electronic authorization) ILS 25 | Nationals of visa-exempt countries | Up to 90 days per visit |
| B/2 visitor visa (consular or e-Visa B/2 where offered) | Nationals of non-exempt countries | Up to 90 days |
| B/1 work visa | Foreign workers with an approved Israeli employer permit (experts, caregivers, agriculture, construction) | Per permit |
| A/2 student visa | Students accepted by a recognised Israeli institution | Length of studies (renewable annually) |
| Working Holiday visa (bilateral) | Young nationals of partner countries; of our passports reportedly includes New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan - list not verified | Up to 12 months |
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Recent and coming changes in Israel.
- 2025-12-31 — End of temporary permission for Israeli citizens to enter/exit on non-Israeli passports.
- 2025-01-01 — ETA-IL became mandatory for all visa-exempt travellers (ILS 25, valid 2 years).
How to spot a copycat visa site.
- Check the address. Israel’s official link on this page goes to israel-entry.piba.gov.il. Look-alike sites use similar names and flags.
- Compare the fee. If the price is far above the government fee, you’re paying a private service. It should say so plainly.
- Ignore “fast-track” upsells. Nobody outside the government can speed up or promise a decision.
The short answers.
Do I need a visa for Israel?
It depends on your passport. Of the 32 passports NUM checks, 23 need the ETA-IL approved before flying, 1 applies online for the Israeli e-Visa first and 8 need a visa before travelling. Pick your passport on this page for the exact rule, the fee and the stay.
Does Israel have an eVisa?
Yes, for the passports that need it: the ETA-IL, on the official site israel-entry.piba.gov.il. Many passports need nothing at all for a short visit.
Is there an arrival card for Israel?
Not one you have to fill in ahead: the No form to fill in. Ben Gurion issues an entry card (gate pass) instead of a passport stamp; keep it with your passport until you leave and show it at checkpoints, e.g. when crossing into the West Bank.. Issued on arrival. Fee: Free.
How long must my passport be valid for Israel?
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.
Does NUM issue Israel visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service: it explains the rule for your passport and links the official site, free.
Need the rest? The full Israel entry requirements cover customs, vaccines, travelling with children and every passport in one table.