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🇺🇸 Does an American need a visa for Israel 🇮🇱?

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, the United States uses A, B. Mains voltage differs (Israel: 230 V; the United States: 120 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Israel →

Your embassy in Israel

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Israel, contact the embassy of the United States:

• Embassy of the United States, Jerusalem · David Flusser street 14 · il.usembassy.gov

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 American passport holders

• 🇦🇲 Armenia — Visa-free 180 days
• 🇬🇪 Georgia — Visa-free 360 days
• 🇶🇦 Qatar — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇹🇷 Turkey — Visa-free
• 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates — Visa-free 30 days

The other way round

🇮🇱 Israeli passport holders visiting the United States: Israeli passport holders do not need a visa for the United States, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.

The American passport at a glance

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