How To Get An Israeli Visa (Step By Step Guide)

Why Is This Required?

Starting from August 2024, visitors from visa-exempt countries, including the UK, USA, Australia, and South Africa, will need an ETA-IL Visa to enter through Israeli immigration. For a full list of legible countries, visit here.

We advise you not to book any flights or packages until your visa is approved. Approval typically takes just a few minutes after submission.

Remember to access Masjid Al-Aqsa which is in Jerusalem, you must go through Israeli immigration, either via the Jordan border or Tel-Aviv Airport.

1. Visit The Online Portal

Visit the official government website to complete the ETA-IL visa form.

https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/

Once on the page, proceed to click Check & Apply button at the top of the page.

The visa cost is 25 NIS (£5.50/$7) per person, for both adults and children.

We advise you to read this guide to identify all required information before completing the form.

2. Select Your Nationality

Select the nationality of your passport-issuing country.

3. Purpose Of Visit

Select your purpose of visit. If visiting Masjid Al-Aqsa or joining any of our tours, choose the “Visit (Tourism)” option.

4. Confirmation Of Eligibility

The visa is valid for 2 years, allowing visits of up to 90 days, and costs 25 NIS (£5.50/$7) per person. Click ‘Apply For An ETA-IL’ to continue.

5. Start Application

To continue select ‘Start Application’.

6. Continue Application

To continue select ‘Continue To Application’.

7. Accept Terms & Conditions

To continue tick the check box and then ‘Continue’.

8. Application Type

You now have two options: “Myself” or ‘Someone Else’. We advise all adults to complete their own forms by selecting ‘Myself’ to ensure accurate and correct information is entered.

For children, a visa is also required. Since they may not have their own email or employment details, a parent should complete the form for them. On this page, enter the parent/guardian’s information under ‘Your Details’ and your email for the ‘Verify your email’ button.

Application For ‘Myself’

Application For ‘Someone Else’.

9. Email Verification

Enter your email on this page and ensure it is correct, as a verification code will be sent to it, which is required to continue the application.

10. Travel Information

Select your purpose of visit. As previously selected, choose “Visa (Tourism).”

For the arrival date, select the date you will arrive at the border, either via the Jordan border or at Tel Aviv Airport. If travelling with Ziyara Tours, refer to the itinerary provided or contact us to confirm the arrival date at the border.

For the ‘planning to stay’ option, select the appropriate option. Most of our Masjid Al-Aqsa tours are under 7 days, if your stay is longer, select the appropriate option. Then click the “Enter Passport Details” button.

11. Passport Information

Select “Regular Passport,” which is what the vast majority of us will possess. Complete the rest of the fields with information from your passport. For the passport country code, search the list for your respective country; if you are from the United Kingdom, select GBR (United Kingdom).

For the section on biometrics select ‘yes’ or ‘no’, note that this is a feature that most passports possess they are normally highlighted with the symbol below.

12. Other Information

You will then need to provide additional information, including both parents’ first and last names, your phone number, and the country and city you currently live in.

When selecting your occupation, you will also need to provide your employer’s name, your role, email, and contact number.

Ensure this information is accurate. Incorrect information may result in denial of entry. If you are subject to additional immigration checks, there may be requests for further clarification on the information provided.

13. Travel History

For the first option, you will need to confirm if you have previously visited through Israeli Immigration, if yes, enter the year of entry.

For the second option, confirm if you have applied for an ETA-IL Visa before. Select “Yes” if you have, or “No” if this is your first time.

14. Review Your Information

Review all your submitted information. If it is correct, click “Submit.” If any information needs to be changed, select “Edit Information.”

If you submit the application and later realize you made a mistake, you will need to submit a new application, as submitted applications cannot be changed or refunded.

15. Form Completion

The application has now been submitted. We advise you to save the application number, and consider using the print icon in the top right corner to either print or save it as a PDF. You should also receive an email confirming this submission.

The application status will remain “Pending” until it is approved. This generally takes a few minutes, but it could take up to 72 hours. You will receive a confirmation email once it is approved.

Remember to check your junk mail frequently while it is pending. Once approved you may proceed with securing your flights and planning your journey.

15. Approval Email

Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email like the image below. This visa grants you approval to reach Israeli Immigration Control.

Please note that your entry through immigration may still be subject to further checks at border control.

You do not need to print the email reply you receive, but it is advisable to have the confirmation number or a printed copy of the confirmation with you.