Israeli visa resources
How to Apply for an Israeli Visa or Permit
The application route depends on your nationality and purpose: an online ETA-IL for visa-exempt travellers, an eVisa-B2 or consular visa for visa-required visitors, and PIBA-led processes for work, study, family and immigration permits.
Important
Short visits split into three tracks. Nationals of visa-exempt countries apply online for an ETA-IL travel authorisation before their flight; nationals of certain other countries apply for an eVisa-B2 or a traditional B/2 visitor visa through an Israeli embassy or consulate. In all cases a border control officer at the point of entry makes the final decision on admission.
Longer-stay categories — B/1 work, A/2 student, A/3 clergy, B/4 volunteer, family reunification and immigration under the Law of Return — are handled by the Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA), usually with a sponsor in Israel (an employer, institution, organisation or family member) initiating the request before the applicant collects the visa at a consulate abroad.
Choose your route
- Visa-exempt visitor: apply for an ETA-IL online before travel.
- Visa-required visitor: apply for an eVisa-B2 or a B/2 visa at an Israeli mission.
- Work, study, clergy or volunteer: your sponsor in Israel applies to PIBA first.
- Immigration (Aliyah): apply for an oleh visa under the Law of Return.
Next steps
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.