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ETA-IL — Electronic Travel Authorization

Mandatory pre-travel authorization for visa-exempt travellers to Israel.

⚡ Key points

  • Mandatory since 1 Jan 2025 for all visa-exempt travellers (US, EU, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and more).
  • Fee ₪25 (~$7) · valid 2 years (or to passport expiry) · 90 days per visit · multiple entries.
  • Apply only at israel-entry.piba.gov.il — unofficial sites charge inflated fees ($30–$80+).
  • Processing up to 72h (often faster); apply at least 7 days ahead; each traveller applies individually.
  • Passport must be valid 90+ days beyond arrival.

🎯 Key insights

  • The ETA-IL is a boarding gate, not just an entry stamp — without it airlines deny boarding; an unprepared client becomes an operator liability.
  • The real-world failure points are scam sites and last-minute applications — both eliminated with clear client instructions.
  • Make ETA-IL confirmation a gating checkpoint in the booking workflow.

⚠ Use only the official portal (israel-entry.piba.gov.il). Many commercial sites charge inflated fees. The official fee is ₪25.

Key facts

Mandatory since1 January 2025
Fee₪25 (~$7), credit card
Validity2 years or until passport expiry
Max stay90 days per visit; multiple entries
ProcessingUp to 72 hours (often faster)
Official portalisrael-entry.piba.gov.il

How it works (step-by-step)

  1. Go to the official portal and select nationality.
  2. Enter passport and personal details exactly as in the passport.
  3. Answer the eligibility and security questions.
  4. Pay ₪25 by credit card and submit.
  5. Decision by email (usually under 72h). Approval links electronically to the passport — no print needed; e-gates available at Ben Gurion.

Who needs it & exemptions

  • Required: citizens of all visa-exempt countries.
  • Exempt: Israeli citizens / ID holders; holders of a valid Israeli visa; diplomatic-passport holders under relevant agreements.
  • Re-apply if the passport is renewed or name, gender or nationality changes.

Operator notes

  • Each traveller applies individually — no group application.
  • Recommend applying at least 7 days before travel (not just 72 hours).
  • Denied applicants must obtain a visa via an Israeli embassy or consulate.
Official ETA-IL portal

Sources: ETA-IL portal (PIBA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, U.S. Embassy Jerusalem. Reviewed monthly. Last reviewed: 24 June 2026.