How much does the ETA-IL cost?

About $7. 25 ILS, charged by the Population and Immigration Authority.

How long does the ETA-IL take?

Most approvals are issued within minutes; allow up to 72 hours.

Up to 90 days per visit. The authorization itself is valid: Two years, or until the passport expires.

Electronic travel authorization · Middle East

U.S. citizens travel visa-free to Israel but must hold an approved ETA-IL before boarding a flight.

Short answer

Who needs the ETA-IL?

Every visa-exempt traveler, including U.S. citizens, arriving for tourism, business or family visits.

Government fee: about $7. 25 ILS, charged by the Population and Immigration Authority.
Typical processing: Most approvals are issued within minutes; allow up to 72 hours.
Maximum stay: Up to 90 days per visit.
Passport validity: At least six months beyond arrival.
When to apply: Any time before travel.

1
Apply on israel-entry.piba.gov.il
Only the piba.gov.il domain is official.
2
Save the approval
Airlines check the ETA-IL at check-in.
3
Review the current travel advisory
Regional conditions change quickly — read the State Department advisory before you fly.

Check the current U.S. travel advisory for Israel, the West Bank and Gaza before booking.