Israel's Entry Requirements to Change, January 1st, 2025

---

Starting January 1, 2025, all travelers to Israel from visa-exempt countries, will have to apply for the new ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization).

All travelers to Israel from visa-exempt countries that plan on visiting Israel for up to 90 days. must apply for the new ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization), beginning on January 1, 2025. Canada, Britain and other countries have also implemented similar ETA systems.

The non-refundable fee for the ETA-IL is ₪25, and is valid for multiple visits up to 90 days each visit, within a two-year period. Passports that expire within the two-year window, will require a new ETA-IL. The  Israel Population and Immigration Authority's website guides applicants through the process, step by step.

Important Points

• The new ETA-IL must be approved before traveling to Israel.

• The ETA-IL does not replace the need to be screened by immigration upon arrival in Israel.

• The approval will be sent by email up to 72 hours once the application has been submitted.

• Israeli citizens, and permanent residents with valid ID numbers do not need to apply.

• If you receive an error message when clicking on the links to the Israel Population & Immigration Authority website, make sure that your device is not connected to a VPN.

All information and links are accurate at the time of publication. Always check the official site of the Israel Population and Immigration Authority for updated travel requirements.