From 1st January 2025, all passengers travelling to Israel are required to obtain a Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arrival. The ETA approves a visit for up to 90 days.
For more information visit https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/
Israel travel advice
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Israel travel alerts
For more information ahead of travelling to Israel, please visit https://www.gov.il/en for the latest travel news and updates.
There are currently no travel alerts - You're good to go!
Please check the travel advice for all countries in your itinerary.
Entry requirements
You must check all requirements before heading to the airport.
ETA - From 1st January 2025
Passport and visas
Passport
From 1st January 2025, your passport must be valid for 90 days from your date of arrival into Israel.
Prior to 1st January 2025, the requirement is that your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.
You may require longer validity by Embassy consular departments.
The Israeli border control won't stamp your passport. Instead, you'll be given a printed card called an "Electric Gate Pass". You'll need this in order to leave the arrival terminal and continue to collect your baggage. You are advised to keep the card with you at all times.
If you need more information, please contact the Israeli Embassy in London.
Visa
Most UK and EU passport holders don't need a visa to enter Israel if visiting for 90 days or less. If you wish to stay longer than 90 days you'll need to apply for a visa.
If don't hold a UK or EU passport, please check if you need a visa before travelling.
Exit statement form
All Israeli citizens and residents aged 16 years and older, must show clearance to leave Israel, you will receive the clearance after submitting the exit statement form.
Airport guides
If you are travelling with electrical items such as laptops or cameras you may be asked at customs to pay a refundable deposit.
For more information please visit the gov.uk website.