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ETA-ILwho needs it, the official fee, how to apply

Since January 1, 2025, visitors from countries that don’t need a visa for Israel, including the U.S., the UK, Canada, Australia and the EU, must have an approved ETA-IL before they fly. It costs NIS 25 on the official site and is valid for up to two years.

Checked against official sources Oct 29, 2026 · Sources

Status
Required since Jan 1, 2025
Official fee
NIS 25 · paid by card on the official site; the official site emails a receipt
Valid for
Up to 2 years, or until your passport expires, whichever is sooner
Each visit
Up to 90 days
Official decision time
A response within 72 hours of applying, according to the Embassy of Israel in Washington
Apply at least
3 days before you travel (72 hours); earlier is safer
Apply only at
israel-entry.piba.gov.il · Population and Immigration Authority website

Who needs it

Of the passports we cover: U.S. citizens, British citizens, Canadians, Australians, EU citizens. It covers tourism and business visits of up to 90 days. It is required before the flight, for visitors of every age.

Who doesn’t

People who already hold a valid Israeli visa, Israeli citizens (including dual nationals with an Israeli ID number), and accredited diplomats. Work, study and long stays need a visa instead.

How to apply

  1. Go to the official site, israel-entry.piba.gov.il, run by Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority.
  2. Fill in the form with your passport details and pay NIS 25 by card.
  3. Apply at least 72 hours before your flight. A new passport, or a change of name, gender or citizenship, means a new ETA-IL.

Children

The Embassy of Israel in Washington says all eligible visitors of any age should apply, so children need their own ETA-IL.

If you’re only changing planes

The Embassy of Israel in Japan lists travelers who transit an Israeli airport without passing through border control as exempt. If you will pass through passport control, you need an ETA-IL.

Fake ETA-IL sites. The Embassy of Israel in Washington says to get an ETA-IL only on the official government website, whose address ends in gov.il, and that if you don’t receive a payment receipt from the Population and Immigration Authority, you haven’t used the official site. The official address isisrael-entry.piba.gov.il. How to spot a fake visa site.

Official sources

  1. Important Information for Travelers to Israel: ETA-IL Requirement | Embassy of Israel, Washington (last updated 07/04/2025) · Obtain your ETA-IL only at the official government website (the URL ends with "gov.il"). The ETA-IL costs only 25 Israeli Shekel, which is less than 7 dollars. · checked 2026-10-29
  2. Travelers to Israel must have a valid visa or ETA-IL approval | Embassy of Israel, Wellington (last updated 03/11/2025) · stay for up to 90 days per visit. Your ETA-IL will stay valid for up to 2 years, or until your current passport expires – whichever comes first. · checked 2026-10-29
  3. ETA-IL system pilot | Embassy of Israel, Washington (last updated 09/01/2025) · All eligible visitors of any age and passport (biometric and non-biometric), should apply for ETA-IL. Accredited diplomats will be exempted from applying through the ETA-IL system. · checked 2026-10-29
  4. Important Update: ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) System | Embassy of Israel, Tokyo (last updated 19/02/2025) · Foreign nationals who are passengers on a flight that makes an unscheduled stop in Israel >Foreign nationals who transit through an Israeli airport without going through border control · checked 2026-10-29
  5. The Israeli Population and Immigration Authority is introducing the ETA-IL system | Consulate General of Israel, Munich (last updated 30/07/2024) · Accordingly, as of the 1 st of January 2025, nationals of visa-exempt countries must have an ETA-IL approval prior to their flight to Israel. · checked 2026-10-29
  6. Application for ETA-IL approval | Consulate General of Israel, Los Angeles (last updated 15/06/2026) · Aircrew on a mission, reported by the airline. An Israeli individual who wishes to use foreign passport if the foreign passport is linked to the Israeli record or if they present their Israeli passport together with their foreign passport. · checked 2026-10-29
  7. Travel advice and advisories for Israel and Palestine | travel.gc.ca (last updated 29 July 2026) · Travellers from visa-exempt countries, including Canada, need to obtain an ETA-IL (electronic travel authorization) to enter Israel. You should submit your electronic application at least 72 hours before your expected arrival date in Israel. · checked 2026-10-29

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