Israel
Citizenship: USA
Please note this visa requirements are for US citizens only. If you are not a US citizen please contact our office at (914) 592-2760.
US passport must be signed, valid for at least 6 months and with at least 2-3 blank visa pages not amendment pages in passport. If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with obtaining new passport or passport renewal for a valid US passport.
- Valid Passport
- Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the period of intended stay.
- As of December 31, 2023 ,starting January 1, 2025 US CITIZENS will need an ETA-IL VISA to enter Israel.
- The ETA-IL is an online authorization, indicating that you can tavel to israel and stay as a tourist for up to 90 days. To be eligible for an ETA-IL, visitors must have a passport from a visa – exempt country.
- B/2 Visas are granted to applicants visiting Israel for tourism, medical tourism, business meetings or short-term non-academic study. B/2 holders are not permitted to work in Israel. It usually grants single entry and is valid for three months from the day it’s granted. Citizens of visa-exempt countries need to apply for ETA-IL before their visit to Israel. A foreign worker who has worked in Israel in one of the fields: agriculture, construction, or caregiving, and wish to visit Israel, may apply for a B/2 tourist visa one year after leaving Israel. (even if arriving from a visa-exempt country).
- Validity2 YearsOr lessDurationup to90 DaysPer visitCost25 NISApplication fee plus if JIDS is assisting you a service fee will apply.
- Onward or return ticket is required.
- Proof of sufficient funds required.
- Must complete and submit an online Entry Statement within 10 days of departure and no later than 48 hours before departure. The form can be found here using a browser other than Internet Explorer
- Must present a health insurance policy with COVID-19 coverage during their stay. Temporary residents with an A/1 to A/5 visa and B/1 visa (with health insurance coverage from employer) and those arriving from Ukraine (directly or via a transit flight) are exempt from this requirement
- You are encouraged to download the Hamagen (The Shield) mobile application
From 20 May 2022 you do not need to present a negative result on a COVID test before boarding a flight or cruise to Israel or before arriving at an Israeli land border crossing. There is no requirement to complete a COVID test or isolate on arrival at any point of entry (airport or land border).
Full guidance on requirements upon arrival is updated online. Check the dedicated COVID-19 Air Transport website for full details.
- VISIT ISRAEL GUIDANCE WEBSITE for updated information
- Visit the Center for Disease Control: CDC.GOV for complete health requirements.
