Yes. US passport holders need a visa for Israel. To enter Israel you need: a valid passport, ETA required, Travel document validity, ETA-IL exemption.
Israel ETA Fees & Cost
Israel visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Israel and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
Visa type
Government fee
Max stay
Our service from
ETA-IL
$7.00
90 days
$79.00
Israel ETA Processing Time
Israel asks travellers to apply at least 0 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 0–3 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Israel government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How It Works
How to Get Your Israel ETA — Step by Step
1
Apply online in 5–10 min
Guided form with real-time photo and passport validation.
2
Specialist reviews first
We catch the errors that cause most rejections — including photo specs, passport validity, and name mismatches.
3
We submit and track daily
Submitted to Israel Immigration. Email updates throughout.
4
Visa by email
Approved e-visa PDF in your inbox. Print, present, done.
Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine
Israel ETA Requirements
Select a category below. All Israel visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.
Israel requires 4 documents for this application. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.
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Valid passport (3+ months validity from entry)
Required▼
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ETA-IL approval (applied online)
Required▼
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Working email address
Required▼
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Valid payment card for 25 NIS fee
Required▼
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Passport valid 3+ months past entry
Critical▼
Passport validity, blank pages, dual nationality, and special rules — what Israel immigration checks before letting you in.
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Passport valid 3+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Dual nationality rules
If applicable▼
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Emergency and damaged passports
FYI▼
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Israeli stamp in passport
Not an issue for Israel▼
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Criminal record impact
May affect▼
Entry ports, biometrics, wait times, and intel from our VIE border intelligence database.
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Israel e-Visa: designated entry ports only
Restricted▼
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Biometrics on arrival
Not required▼
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Social media screening
Not reported▼
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Typical immigration wait times
VIE Data▼
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Accommodation registration within 24 hours
Required by law▼
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Airline pre-board document checks
Varies by airline▼
Vaccinations, health insurance, and Israel's medication import rules.
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Yellow fever certificate
Not required from US▼
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Banned and restricted medications
Check before travel▼
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Travel health insurance
Strongly recommended▼
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HIV test requirement
Not required▼
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Health screening on arrival
Not active▼
Proof of funds, cash declaration limits, and duty-free allowances.
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Proof of sufficient funds
May be checked▼
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Cash declaration threshold: $10,000 USD
Declare if over limit▼
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Duty-free customs allowances
FYI▼
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Prohibited import items
Know before you pack▼
Essential laws and cultural rules from VIE practical intelligence data.
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Drone LawsBanned
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VPN UsageIllegal
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AlcoholRestricted
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CannabisIllegal — severe
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GamblingIllegal
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PhotographyMilitary areas banned
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LGBTQ+ safety and legal status
Legal, exercise discretion▼
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Drone rules
Registration required▼
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Tipping culture
Optional▼
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Emergency numbers & US Embassy
Save before you go▼
If you're connecting through another country on the way to Israel, check your transit visa requirements here.
Transit Country
Airside
Landside
US Visa Needed?
🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇶🇦 Qatar (Doha)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇸🇬 Singapore
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇯🇵 Japan
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇰🇷 South Korea
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇹🇭 Thailand
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇨🇳 China
⚠️ Varies
⚠️ 144hr only
Check first
⚠️ Transit rules change frequently. Always verify with your airline before booking.
What Israel requires when you depart — and the overstay penalties you really don't want to trigger.
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Exit visa required?
No — standard tourists▼
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Departure tax
Included in ticket▼
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Exit ban for unpaid fines
Know this▼
⚠️ Overstay Consequences
$8
Per day fine
24h
Grace period
3yr
Max ban
Possible
Deportation risk
🌏 Digital Nomad Status — VIE Data
Digital Nomad Visa
Not yet available
Remote-work authorisation
No dedicated category
Avg internet speed
—
Monthly cost of living
—
Coworking scene
—
In-country extension
Not permitted
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Best visa strategy for digital nomads
Strategy▼
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Tax implications for remote workers
Important▼
Avoid These Mistakes
Why Israel ETA Applications Get Rejected — And How We Prevent It
Our document review catches these before submission. Applications rejected due to our error are resubmitted at no charge.
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Passport expires within 6 months of entry
Airlines deny boarding and immigration refuses entry. The #1 cause of rejections.
✓ We verify passport validity before submitting
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Details don't exactly match your passport
A single character difference in name, DOB, or passport number causes rejection.
✓ We verify all fields match your passport scan
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Prior overstay or visa violation
Prior overstays are on record and may trigger automatic rejection. Tell us — we can advise.
✓ We guide you through handling prior violations
Why Choose Us
Israel ETA: Expert Help vs Applying Directly
You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.
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Never rejected for a preventable mistake
73% of rejections are caused by 4 fixable errors. We check every application first. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit free.
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Government portal monitored 24/7
Israel's application system goes offline without warning. We watch it around the clock and submit the moment it returns — you never have to keep checking.
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Get your whole family right first time
Inconsistencies between family applications are a top rejection trigger. We manage all applications together.
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Human help for complex cases
Prior overstay? Dual nationality? A specialist handles your case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.
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30 years in business
Since 1992. 500,000+ customers. 11,700+ reviews on Trustpilot.
Official Advisories
Current Travel Advisories for Israel
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US State Dept
Exercise Normal Precautions
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UK FCDO
No special precautions
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Canada DFATD
Take normal precautions
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Australia DFAT
Exercise normal safety precautions
Quick Reference
Israel ETA Requirements by Nationality
Select your passport above to personalise this table.
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of about 96 countries that are visa-exempt (including the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia) must now get a free-of-charge-style ETA-IL online before travel instead of a visa. All other nationalities need a visa, either the eVisa-B2 (currently only India/Sri Lanka residents) or a Visitor Visa from an Israeli embassy.
What is the ETA-IL?
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The ETA-IL is Israel's mandatory Electronic Travel Authorization that visa-exempt visitors must get online before boarding a flight or arriving at any Israeli border.
How long can I stay in Israel on an ETA-IL?
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An approved ETA-IL allows a stay of up to 90 days per visit.
Who is exempt from the ETA-IL requirement?
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Israeli citizens, holders of certain Israeli visas (B1,B3,B4,A1-A5), diplomats on official missions, crew listed on Crew APIS and seamen with a valid seaman's certificate do not need an ETA-IL.
Is the eVisa-B2 available to all visa-required nationalities?
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No. The eVisa-B2 pilot is currently only open to Indian and Sri Lankan passport holders residing in India or Sri Lanka; other visa-required nationalities must apply at an Israeli embassy or consulate.
How much does the ETA-IL cost?
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The official government fee is 25 NIS (about $7 USD), paid online by card.
How long is the ETA-IL valid for?
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The ETA-IL stays valid for up to 2 years, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
How far in advance should I apply for the ETA-IL?
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PIBA recommends submitting your ETA-IL application at least 72 hours before booking flights, hotels or other related expenses.
What happens if I get a new passport after my ETA-IL is approved?
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You must apply for a new ETA-IL any time you change passports, name, gender or citizenship, since the authorization is linked to the original document.
Can I get an Israeli visa on arrival?
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No. All travelers must have a valid visa or an approved ETA-IL before they start their journey to Israel; nothing is issued at the border for short tourist stays.
Social Proof
What Travelers Say About Our Israel ETA Service
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reviews on Trustpilot
Common themes from Israel visa customers:
✓ Fast processing✓ Easy application✓ Caught my photo error✓ Approved first try✓ On-time delivery
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
▶Israel Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
▶U.S. Department of State — Israel Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
