Israel ETA-IL 2026: cost, who needs it, how to apply

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Type: ETA · Last checked 2026-10-21

Key facts

Who needs itOfficial ✓

Citizens of visa-exempt countries incl. USA, UK, EU, Canada, Australia

Who is exemptOfficial ✓

Israeli citizens/ID holders; valid Israeli visa holders; APIS crew; diplomatic/official passports; US military with CAC

FeeOfficial ✓

ILS 25 (non-refundable)

Approx. USD

$7 (approximate; exchange rate not verified)

ValidityOfficial ✓

up to 2 years or until passport expires

Max stay per visitOfficial ✓

up to 90 days per visit

Processing timeOfficial ✓

answer within 72 hours

When to applyNot separately checked

before travel (passport valid 3+ months from arrival)

Badges: Official ✓ = read on an official government page · Official (snippet) = official page text seen in a search result because the page blocked our checker · Not confirmed = we could not confirm it, so check the official site.

Do I need it? Quick check by passport

• United States: Needed
• United Kingdom: Needed
• EU country: Needed
• Canada: Needed
• Australia: Needed

A starting point only, based on the official pages below. Dual nationals, residents and other passports: check the official site.

Official sources

• https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/learn-about/
• https://embassies.gov.il/newyork/en/announcements/https-israel-entrypibagovil

What the sources say

• fee+validityhttps://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/learn-about/

  Your ETA-IL will stay valid for up to 2 years, or until your current passport expires ... 25 NIS ... Application fee (You cannot get a refund after you apply)

• Stayhttps://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/learn-about/

  Those who are eligible will be able to travel to Israel, and stay for up to 90 days or less.

• Scam warninghttps://embassies.gov.il/newyork/en/announcements/https-israel-entrypibagovil

  ETA-IL should be obtained only at the governmental formal website (the URL ends with " gov.il") ETA-IL should cost 25 Israeli Shekel only, which are less then 7 Dollars.

• Processinghttps://embassies.gov.il/newyork/en/announcements/https-israel-entrypibagovil

  ETA-IL answer will be sent to your mail whithin 72 hours after submitting the request.

Last checked 2026-10-21. Rules change: always confirm on the official site before you travel.