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Israel: over 32,000 ETA-IL applications submitted in two weeks

Israel: over 32,000 ETA-IL applications submitted in two weeks

Israel has received 32,752 ETA-IL applications since January 1, 2025, the official date of entry into force of its electronic travel authorization. Since January 1, 2025, tourists from the 99 visa-exempt countries and territories have been required to obtain prior authorization, known as ETA-IL, to enter Israel. This measure, similar

Israel introduces electronic visa system

Israel introduces electronic visa system

After rolling out an electronic travel authorization (ETA-IL) for visa-exempt travelers, Israel continues to digitize its entry procedures with the launch of an electronic visa (eVisa). Since January 1, 2025, Israel has implemented two new electronic procedures designed to streamline and secure travelers’ entry into the country: the electronic travel

Israel delays ETA-IL requirement to 2025

Israel delays ETA-IL requirement to 2025

Visa-exempt travelers to Israel will be required to have an ETA-IL authorization starting January 1, 2025. Initially, the electronic travel authorization requirement for visa-exempt travelers to Israel was set to take effect on August 1 of this year. However, the Israeli government has decided to postpone this requirement until January

Israel : ETA-IL system now open to visa-exempt travelers

Israel : ETA-IL system now open to visa-exempt travelers

Citizens from 99 countries exempt from short-stay visas in Israel can now apply for an ETA-IL authorization to visit the Jewish state. Last April, Israeli authorities announced the implementation of a new entry procedure for tourists from visa-exempt countries. Officially launched on June 1, 2024, in a test phase with