Visitors from visa-exempt countries can apply for travel authorization through the ETA-IL system. Those who are eligible will be able to travel to Israel, and stay for up to 90 days or less.
All visitors from visa-exempt countries (including the U.S.A.) can apply for travel 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.
We are registering through ETA-IL (https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/) at least 72 hours before the planned trip is recommended.
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 receive 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 must 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.
A service center will be available to assist applicants who encounter technical problems or other substantive issues.
-This is the contact address for the service center – eta@piba.gov.ilThe 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 January 1st, 2025.
In case of inquiries, please get in touch with us at dcm@houston.mfa.gov.il or consul@houston.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.