Israel e-Visa for citizens of the United States: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of the United States apply online before departure, for stays up to 90 days.
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Official fees from €28.
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Official fee
30 USD
Processing time
5-7 business days
Allowed stay
90 days
Our guide to the Israel visa from the United States
Yes, nationals of the United States must obtain an electronic authorisation to enter Israel. The application is lodged online on the official portal eta-il.piba.gov.il before departure, and the authorised stay is 90 days.
American travellers heading to Israel must complete an online procedure before leaving. The official fee observed is 30 USD and the observed processing time is 5 to 7 business days. This guide describes the steps on the official portal, the useful information and the mistakes that can jeopardise the trip.
Do you need a visa?
Yes: holders of a US passport must obtain an electronic authorisation before leaving for Israel. It is applied for online only and must be granted before boarding. The authorised stay is 90 days; this figure corresponds neither to the processing time nor to the period during which the authorisation can be used.
How much does an e-visa for Israel cost from the United States?
30 USD
Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.
What does a visa for Israel really cost?
- Government fee30 USD
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for an e-visa for Israel?
Documents required for an e-visa for Israel:
- Passport valid 6 months
- Photo
- Travel insurance recommended
Documents and fees
To fill in the form, keep within reach your passport, valid for the whole stay, your travel dates, the address of your accommodation and an international payment card. A photo or a scan of the passport may also be requested. The official fee observed is 30 USD; be wary of websites displaying a higher amount for the same authorisation.
How to apply for an e-visa for Israel from the United States
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How to apply
Submit your application on the official portal eta-il.piba.gov.il by following the steps provided: personal information, passport data, contact details, travel details, then online payment. Keep the confirmation email. The Israeli Ministry of the Interior publishes the general entry conditions at gov.il, to be checked before departure.
Where do you apply for a visa for Israel from the United States?
An e-visa for Israel is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in the United States on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in the United States 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.
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How long does an e-visa for Israel take?
5-7 business days
Indicative time, counted from a complete file. Peak season can be longer.
Processing times and tips
The observed processing time is 5 to 7 business days: build it into your schedule, especially if you book a flight shortly before departure. Apply with the passport you will travel on, particularly if you hold more than one. Keep the authorisation in printed and digital form throughout your stay.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Unofficial websites reselling the authorisation with service fees are the main trap: they do not speed up processing and add a cost. A typing error in the name, date of birth or passport number can also block boarding. Finally, the authorised stay is 90 days: for a longer period, check with the Israeli authorities.
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Other visa types for Israel
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
- Expert work visa (B/1)
- Work visa (B/1)
- Student visa (A/2)
- Aliyah (Law of Return)
- Spouse of Israeli visa
- Innovation Visa
2 more visa types
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on October 17, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
- Make sure you understand the conditions of your visa before requesting an extension.
- Contact Israeli authorities for specific information on possible extensions.
Online application for Israel, with no consulate visit.
- Online filing for e-visa and visa-on-arrival destinations
- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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