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Who needs a visa for Israel?

Entry rules for Israel by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from Population and Immigration Authority of Israel (PIBA), checked .

In brief

No nationality can visit Israel without a visa under its official rules. Everyone else, 197 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free
0
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
197
Visa required
0

About 5.9 bn people (73% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Israel: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Population and Immigration Authority of IsraelPalestine: not verified (the source leaves it unclear)Report a change

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Israel entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
ETA, with conditions90 days per visit; ETA-IL valid up to 2 years101United States, Brazil, Russia, MexicoPopulation and Immigration Authority of Israel
ETA, biometric passport90 days per visit1MoldovaPopulation and Immigration Authority of Israel
eVisaNot stated95India, China, Indonesia, PakistanPopulation and Immigration Authority of Israel

ETA for 90 days per visit with conditions: the US, Brazil, Russia and 98 more

101 nationalities

ETA-IL fee NIS 25; passport valid at least 3 months from arrival; apply any time before travel (PIBA recommends at least 72 hours before booking flights or hotels).

Source: Population and Immigration Authority of Israel (PIBA), checked Starting from January 2025, visitors from visa-exempt countries are required to obtain an ETA-IL(Electronic Travel Authorization) to enter the state of Israel. An approved ETA-IL, indicates that you are allowed to travel to Israel and stay for up to 90 days per visit.

ETA for 90 days per visit with a biometric passport: Moldova

1 nationality

Biometric passport only; holders of non-biometric passports need a visa.

Source: Population and Immigration Authority of Israel (PIBA), checked Travelers who are citizens of Moldova and hold biometric passports are exempt from a B2 visitor visa and can apply for an ETA-IL.

eVisa: India, China, Indonesia and 92 more

95 nationalities

Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Population and Immigration Authority of Israel (PIBA), checked Visitors from visa-required countries can apply for B2 visa through the eVisa system. The visa approval will be sent to you via email. In some cases, you may be required to attend the nearest Israeli consulate to your location.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa or ETA only on the official site, israel-entry.piba.gov.il. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Israel?

It depends on your passport: 197 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Israel?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Population and Immigration Authority of Israel (PIBA), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Israel?

Yes, but online: US citizens apply for an ETA before they travel (90 days per visit; ETA-IL valid up to 2 years); ETA-IL fee NIS 25; passport valid at least 3 months from arrival; apply any time before travel (PIBA recommends at least 72 hours before booking flights or hotels) (Population and Immigration Authority of Israel (PIBA), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for an Israel visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 197 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at israel-entry.piba.gov.il.

Sources and changes

  1. Israel Entry (PIBA): ETA-IL and visasisrael-entry.piba.gov.il · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Population and Immigration Authority of Israel (PIBA)israel-entry.piba.gov.il · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. eVisa-B2 for visa-required countriesisrael-entry.piba.gov.il · checked 31 Oct 2026
  4. ETA-IL: who can applyisrael-entry.piba.gov.il · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. Israel: applying 72 hours before booking is a recommendation, not a condition
  2. All groups checked against Population and Immigration Authority of Israel (PIBA).

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