Israel Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
To enter Israel, your passport must be valid for at least six months after the date you arrive.
Passport Note
Visitors entering via Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport get an entry card instead of an entry stamp in their passport. At other entry points to the country, you may get an entry card or you may get a stamp.
Keep your entry card with your passport until you leave. This is evidence that you entered Israel legally. You may need it, particularly if you're crossing into the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Visas
Nationals of many countries, including all EU member states, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, can visit Israel without a visa for tourism purposes. However, travellers from visa-exempt countries must obtain an electronic travel authorisation (ETA-IL) online prior to their trip. The ETA-IL permits a stay of up to 90 days and costs NIS 25. The ETA-IL processing time may take up to 72 hours after submitting the application.
Types and Cost
Tourist visas are called B/2. The cost is NIS 100.
Application to
Apply B/2 Tourist visa online at israel-entry.piba.gov.il.
Working days
B/2 Tourist visa takes about 10 working days.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
British Embassy in Israel
Telephone: +972 3 725 1222
Website: https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-tel-aviv
Address: , 192 HaYarkon Street, Tel Aviv, 6340502,
Opening times:
Mon-Thurs 0800-1600, Fri 0800-1330.
Embassy of Israel in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 364 5500
Website: http://www.israelemb.org
Address: , 3514 International Drive NW, Washington DC, 20008,
Opening times:
Mon-Thu 0930-1300, Fri 0930-1030.
Embassy of Israel in the UK
Telephone: +44 20 7957 9500
Website: http://embassies.gov.il/london/Pages/default.aspx
Address: , 2 Palace Green, London, W8 4QB,
Opening times:
Mon-Thu 0830-1730, Fri 0830-1330.
