Israel Visa Information

Updated: 29th July 2024

Visa Requirements

Please be advised that visa requirements are subject to change and that visa procurement is the responsibility of the traveler and not On The Go Tours. Please also ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your planned date of departure from Israel.

British, South African, Australian, New Zealand, USA and Canadian passport holders do not require a visa to enter Israel in 2024. If travelling to Israel from 1 Jan 2025 the above nationalities require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) which needs to be completed online prior to travel. You can apply for the ETA-IL up to a year in advance of travel. It's valid for 2 years for stays up to 90 days and costs approx USD$10. Apply online for ETA - IL

If you are planning to travel to Israel using a passport of another nationality, please check with your local embassy whether you require a visa to enter Israel.

Multi-destination tours

For those joining our 'Road to Jerusalem', 'Pyramids, Petra Promised Lands' or ‘Jerusalem & Beyond’ bolt-on.

Travelers on the above tours arrive into Israel via the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge border crossing where you will need to pay a Jordanian exit tax of approx USD$15 per person. A public shuttle bus (at a cost of approx USD$8) will then ferry you across the border to the Israeli Border Control Office. Here, you will proceed through immigration and be meet by our Israeli representative/driver and awaiting vehicle.

See Also

To help you plan your trip to Israel, take a look at our other handy resources:

Best Places to Visit - our top 10 destinations in Israel
Best Time to Visit - seasons and weather in Israel
Top Travel Tips - including info on money, health, food and shopping
Israel Video Lounge - a view of the Holy Land from behind the lens
Travel Alerts - latest updates on safety and security in Israel
Traveler Reviews - see what our passengers have to say

Israel Trip Styles