As of August 1st 2024, anyone traveling to Israel must have a valid visa or ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorisation to Israel) approval before they start their journey to Israel.
Last updated on: 08/10/2024
All visitors from visa-exempt countries (including Czech Republic) can apply for traveling through the ETA-IL system (https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/). Those who are eligible will be able to travel to Israel, and stay for up to 90 days or less upon receipt of approval to enter.
- It is recommended to register through ETA-IL (https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/) at least 72 hours before the planned trip.
- ETA-IL approval will remain valid for up to 2 years, or until your current passport expires – whichever comes first. This means that as long as you received an ETA-IL authorization to travel, you do not have to reapply during the validity period.
- If you obtain a new passport or change your name, gender or country of citizenship, you will be required to apply for a new travel authorization.
- An ETA - IL will cost NIS 25, although during the pilot phase the application will be free of charge.
- All eligible visitors of any age and passport (biometric and non-biometric), should apply for ETA-IL.
- Accredited diplomats will be exempted from applying through the ETA-IL system.
- In order to assist applicants, a service center will be available to those who encounter technical problems or other substantive issues.
This is the contact address for the service center – eta@piba.gov.il - The system will open to apply for all nationalities on July 1st 2024, and a traveler will not be able to arrive without an ETA-IL approval as of August 1st 2024.
In case of inquiries, please contact us at consular2@prague.mfa.gov.il
Note: The State of Israel reserves the right to change its requirements regarding the obligation to complete the ETA form at any time.