We remind you that according to the information received by the Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA), as of the 1st of January 2025, nationals of visa-exempt countries must have an ETA-IL approval prior to their flight to Israel. The ETA-IL approval information can be found on official webpages.
We remind you that according to the information received by the Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA), as of the 1st of January 2025, nationals of visa-exempt countries must have an ETA-IL approval prior to their flight to Israel.
Important Information for Travelers to Israel: ETA-IL Requirement
The Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) announced that starting January 1, 2025, nationals of visa-exempt countries are required to have an approved ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) before their departure for Israel.
You can find information about ETA-IL on official webpages such as the official webpage of the Population and Immigration Authority or the official government webpage for ETA-IL.
Please note:
Obtain your ETA-IL only at the official government website (the URL ends with "gov.il").
The ETA-IL costs only 25 Israeli Shekel, which is less than 7 dollars.
You will receive an email notification when PIBA receives your request.
- You can expect a response to your application within 72 hours of submitting it.
PIBA will send a receipt for your payment. If you don't receive a receipt, you haven't used the official ETA-IL website.
Do you have any questions?
Email eta@piba.gov.il 24/7!
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