Do Israeli citizens need a visa for the United States?
You need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA). Israeli citizens don’t need a full visa for the United States, but must get online approval before travelling.
Data refreshed 24 Oct 2026. Rules change — confirm with the official sources before you book.
How to get permission to enter
- Apply online on the official government website before you book or fly.
- The authorisation is linked to your passport — travel with the same passport you applied with.
- Most decisions arrive within minutes to a few days; apply at least a week ahead.
Documents you’ll need
- •Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure, with 2 blank pages
- •Return or onward flight booking
- •Accommodation booking or host address
- •Proof of funds (recent bank statements)
- •Travel insurance covering medical costs
- •Approved electronic travel authorisation linked to your passport
United States missions in Israel
- Embassy of the United States, JerusalemDavid Flusser street 14Tel: +972-2-630-4000Official website ↗
Official application websites
Embassy data from Wikidata (CC0). Check appointment systems on the embassy’s own website.
Arrival, safety and emergency help in the United States
Members get emergency numbers, their own embassy in United States, local laws and customs, health and transport guidance — saved to their trip and available offline.
More destinations for Israel passport holders
United KingdomETA required
CanadaETA required
Australiae-Visa
GermanyVisa-free · 90 days
FranceVisa-free · 90 days
ItalyVisa-free · 90 days
SpainVisa-free · 90 days
NetherlandsVisa-free · 90 days
SwitzerlandVisa-free · 90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free · 90 days
Saudi ArabiaEntry restricted
Qatare-Visa
Tripnoa is independent and not affiliated with any government. Visa data from the open Passport Index dataset; advisories from GOV.UK and the U.S. Department of State. Always confirm with official sources.
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