Middle East & North Africa
Israel passport and entry requirements
Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond arrival.
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Level 3· Reconsider TravelIsraelState Dept. updated October 23, 2026
Reconsider travel to Israel due to terrorism and unrest . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. As of August 26, 2026, family members may join U.S. government employees who work in Israel. U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S. government employees working in Israel are restricted from the following locations due to safety risks: Areas north of Route 85 to Rou
Passport you need
U.S. citizens need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) before boarding for visa-exempt visits.
Official U.S. Department of State country informationVisa and travel authorizations
ETA-IL. Apply only through the official government website — lookalike sites charge a markup for the same authorization.
Before you book
- 1. Open your passport and read the expiration date. If it falls inside the validity window above, renew before you buy tickets.
- 2. Count your blank visa pages. Pages marked "amendments and endorsements" do not count as visa pages.
- 3. File any ETA, e-visa or arrival form on the official site, days before departure rather than at the airport.
- 4. Carry the passport book, not just the card, for any international flight.