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> **Original source:** https://embassies.gov.il/italy/en/announcements/important-information-travelers-israel-eta-il-requirement?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.

**Important Information for Travelers to Israel: ETA-IL Requirement**

The Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) announces that starting January 1, 2025, nationals of visa-exempt countries are required to have an approved [**ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization)**](https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/) before their departure for Israel.

**Please Note:**

-   Obtain your [**ETA-IL**](https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/) only at the official government website (the URL ends with "gov.il").
-   The [**ETA-IL**](https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/) costs only 25 Israeli Shekel, which is less than 7 dollars.
-   You will receive an email notification when PIBA receives your request.
-   You can expect a response to your application within 72 hours of submitting it.
-   PIBA will send a receipt for your payment. If you don't receive a receipt, you haven't used the official [**ETA-IL website**](https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/).

**Do you have any questions?**

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

[**Help Center, Information, Updates and Frequently Asked Questions**](https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/get-help/)

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

[**About ETA-IL**](https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/learn-about/)