The Israel Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is a mandatory travel permit for most visa-exempt travelers visiting Israel for tourism or business purposes. It is similar to other electronic pre-travel authorization systems like the United States' ESTA, the UK's ETA, and the European Union's upcoming ETIAS, designed to enhance border security and streamline entry processes.

Israel's Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) remains optional for travelers from 98 countries until December 31st, 2024. Starting January 1st, 2025, the ETA will become mandatory for travelers for passport holders of the following countries:

• Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Vanuatu

Israel ETA Details:

• Travelers can apply for and purchase an Israel ETA entirely online. Once the application is approved, travelers receive their Israel ETA confirmation electronically.
• The ETA will be required for Tourism or Business.
• The ETA is valid for 2 years for multiple entries for a maximum stay of up to 90 days per entry. If travelers obtain a new passport, they require a new ETA.
• From January 1st, the government fee is NIS 25.00 (USD 7.00). Before January 1st, there is no government fee.
• The processing time is 72 hours.

Exemptions

Travelers exempt from the ETA include:

• Travelers in possession of an Israeli identity number.
• Travelers with a valid visa for Israel.

If you are using Sherpa°–we've got you covered!

Sherpa° solutions have been updated to display the Israel ETA as mandatory from January 1st, 2025. Eligible travelers can continue to seamlessly apply for the Israel ETA directly through Sherpa°:

Optimize Sherpa° for the upcoming Israel ETA changes:

Your travelers need to know about the new Israel ETA requirement. Help them stay informed by including Sherpa° at two key moments:

First, add Sherpa° to your post-booking communications. This early notification gives travelers time to prepare and understand their entry requirements.

Then, address the Israel ETA in your pre-departure communications. Since this is a new requirement, consider sending dedicated messages about the Israel ETA with direct links to your Sherpa° integration. If you're using standard pre-departure templates, include both the requirement and your Sherpa° solution to make the application process straightforward for your travelers.

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