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🇨🇦 Does a Canadian need a visa for Israel 🇮🇱?
No visa, but an ETA. Canadian passport holders do not need a visa for Israel, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's “Visa requirements for Canadian citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa-free for up to 90 days. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Israel or its official government website before you travel.
⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Israel: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 26 August 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
An ETA (electronic travel authorisation) is not a visa: it is an online pre-screening that airlines check before boarding.
It is normally approved within minutes to a few days; apply before you book non-refundable travel.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Israel at a glance
Capital: Jerusalem · Currency: Israeli new shekel (ILS, ₪) · Official languages: Arabic, Hebrew · Calling code: +972
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Israel uses plug types C, D, H, M, Canada uses A, B. Mains voltage differs (Israel: 230 V; Canada: 120 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Your embassy in Israel
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Israel, contact the embassy of Canada:
- Embassy of Canada in Israel · 3/5 Nirim Street · canadainternational.gc.ca
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Israel for Canadian passport holders
- 🇬🇪 Georgia — Visa-free 360 days
- 🇶🇦 Qatar — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇹🇷 Turkey — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates — Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
🇮🇱 Israeli passport holders visiting Canada: Israeli passport holders do not need a visa for Canada, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
The Canadian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Israel?
Canadian passport holders do not need a visa for Israel, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
Does an Israeli need a visa for Canada?
Israeli passport holders do not need a visa for Canada, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.