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> **Original source:** https://embassies.gov.il/ungeneva/en/services/foreign-citizens/application-eta-il-approval?utm_source=openai

This service allows all visitors from visa-exempt countries to apply for travel through the ETA-IL system and stay in Israel for up to 90 days

Required Documents To Apply

passport (biometric and non-biometric)

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Who can apply?

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How to apply

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Fill the forms

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Consular fee

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Who can apply?

All visitors from visa-exempt countries.

Those who are eligible will be able to travel to Israel, and stay for up to 90 days or less upon receipt of approval to enter

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How to apply

The applicant must click on the attached link and fill out the form on the Israel Population Authority (PIBA) website

**Please note** 

ETA-IL approval will remain valid for up to 2 years, or until current passport expires.

In the event of a change of name, gender or citizenship, a new travel permit must be applied for.

**Exempted from applying through the ETA-IL system:**

Diplomats who are on an official mission or mission.

Seamen with a passport and citizenship of a certificate-exempt country who hold a seaman's certificate, and arrive at a non-sea border crossing to join the ship.

Aircrew on a mission, reported by the airline.

An Israeli individual who wishes to use foreign passport if the foreign passport is linked to the Israeli record or if they present their Israeli passport together with their foreign passport.

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Fill the forms

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Consular fee

An ETA - IL will cost 25 NIS.

During the pilot phase the application will be free of charge.