רשות האוכלוסין וההגירה
Israel Population & Immigration Authority
هيئة السكان والهجرة

Learn about ETA-IL

New: Quick & easy travel approval

New:
Quick & easy travel approval

Visitors from visa-exempt countries can apply
for travel authorization through the ETA-IL system.
Those who are eligible will be able to travel to Israel,
and stay for up to 90 days or less. Questions? Click here

Validity

2 Years
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Your ETA-IL will stay valid for up to 2 years, or until your current passport expires – whichever comes first.

Or less

Duration

Up to 90 Days

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An ETA-IL lets you to arrive to Israel for up to 90 days. If you wish to stay longer, you will be required to request an extension of stay at PIBA.

Per visit

Cost

25 NIS

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During the pilot period, the use of the ETA-IL system is free of charge

Application fee

(You cannot get a refund after you apply)

Your ETA-IL will stay valid for up to 2 years, or until your current passport expires – whichever comes first

If you obtain a new passport or change your name, gender or country of citizenship, you will be required to apply for a new travel authorization.

What can you do with an ETA-IL?

ETA-IL Exemptions:

Foreign nationals with official Israeli documents

Travel and official representatives

Foreign nationals in the following situations

You can apply for an ETA-IL if:

 

Obtaining an ETA-IL does not constitute a guarantee of entry into Israel.

An Electronic Travel Authorization only allows you to reach the border-crossing into Israel, but does not grant you permission to enter or reside in Israel. When you arrive at the border-crossing, you will be checked by a border control officer, who may determine that you are not authorized to enter Israel.

Note: Israeli citizens or holders of an Israeli identity number do not need to apply for an ETA-IL

Step by step

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Step 1: Collect everything you need

A passport issued by a visa exempt country, valid for the duration of your stay

A valid email address

A valid payment method Visa®, Mastercard®, or American Express®

for the fee payment 25NIS (You cannot get a refund after you apply)

Step 2: Apply for ETA-IL

Complete the ETA-IL application form. Ensure the information you provide is accurate.

Pay the 25NIS fee (during the pilot period the application will be free of charge)

Submit your application

Step 3: Wait for your response

Once your application is complete, we will get in touch with you via the email you have entered.

Most applicants will get a response immediately. In certain cases, it may take up to 72 hours. If you don’t see a response, check your inbox, including your spam/junk folder.


Step 4: Receive your result

If your ETA-IL application is approved:

We will email you with your ETA-IL number, the start date, and the terms and conditions. Keep a copy of this message
with you during your stay in Israel.

If we have follow-up questions:

We will email you and explain how you can provide the information we need.

If your ETA-IL application is denied:

We will email you the status for your application and advise you to contact our help center for additional information.

*Please do not submit additional ETA-IL applications. Unfortunately, that will not impact your results.