Israel e-Visa for citizens of Egypt: online application, fees and processing time 2026

Yes. Egyptian travellers must hold an electronic authorisation, applied for online and granted before departure, to travel to Israel. Without it, the airline may refuse boarding. The authorised stay is 90 days, which should be distinguished from the validity period of the authorisation itself.

• Government fee30 USD
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top

Have ready a passport valid for the whole stay, your travel dates, the address of your accommodation and a card usable for online payment. The form may also ask for a photo or a digital copy of your passport. The official fee observed is 30 USD; check this amount on the official portal before confirming payment.

Open the official portal eta-il.piba.gov.il and complete the online form: identity, passport details, contact information and details of the planned stay. Payment is made online at the end of the process; note the reference you are given. The general entry rules are published by the Israeli Ministry of the Interior at gov.il, to be checked before travelling.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Egypt but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

With an observed processing time of 5 to 7 business days, the application should be submitted well before your flight date. Monitor your inbox, including the spam folder, so as not to miss a reply or a request for clarification. Keep the authorisation accessible during the trip, printed and on your phone.

Many applicants pay an intermediary website that imitates the official portal and adds its own fees to the 30 USD observed. Others enter a wrong date of birth or passport number, which may mean submitting a new application. Finally, the authorised stay is 90 days: plan your return accordingly.