Israel
State of Israel
At a glance
Israel visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Israel depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Israel, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Official sources
Last checked 2026-07-23
Visa cost indicative
Indicative figures compiled from third-party sources — not official, and not a fee charged by packset.travel. Always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Good to know
- Visitors from visa-exempt countries (including the USA, EU, UK and others) must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) before travelling to Israel, via the official system at israel-entry.piba.gov.il. Mandatory for all visa-exempt nationals since 1 August 2024.
- Apply at least 72 hours before the planned trip. An ETA-IL is valid for up to 2 years or until the passport expires, and permits stays of up to 90 days; you do not need to reapply during the validity period.
- The fee is NIS 25; during the pilot phase the application is free of charge. Accredited diplomats are exempt from applying.
- The ETA-IL is not a full visa — nationals who are not visa-exempt must obtain a visa. The State of Israel may change ETA-IL requirements at any time.
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Staying online in Israel
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 0 countries can currently enter Israel visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Israel they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Israel’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Israel runs on 230V with plug types C, H. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Israel uses 2 incompatible socket families, but one universal adapter handles them all — you still only pack one.
Full power guide for IsraelLocation
Light & dark
Jerusalem swings from 10-hour winter days to 14 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:41.
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