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> **Original source:** https://embassies.gov.il/en/announcements/eta-il-entrance-tourists-visa-exempt-countries?utm_source=openai

Please be informed that **according to the information received by the Population and**  
**Immigration Authority** (PIBA),  as of the 1st of January 2025, nationals of visa-exempt countries  
must have an ETA-IL approval prior to their flight to Israel.

**Please Note:**

[ETA-IL](https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/) should be obtained only at [the governmental formal website](https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/) (the URL ends with "**gov.il**")

### [ETA-IL](https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/) should cost **25 Israeli Shekel only,** which are less then 7 Dollars.

[ETA-IL](https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/) would send an email notification when the request is received.  

[ETA-IL](https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/) answer will be sent to your mail within 72 hours after submitting the request.

[ETA-IL](https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/) will send a receipt for your payment. If you didn't get a receipt - you haven't been at the [ETA-IL site](https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/).

Any question?

Email [eta@piba.gov.il](mailto:eta@piba.gov.il) 24/7!

[Login, information, updates and frequently asked questions](https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/)

[Eligibility check and application submission](https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/eligibilitynational/)

[About ETA-IL](https://www.gov.il/en/departments/topics/eta-il/govil-landing-page)