# 🇮🇱 Israel — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Israel from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/israel 15 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: eTA required · apply before travel - **United Kingdom**: eTA required · apply before travel - **Germany**: eTA required · apply before travel - **India**: eVisa · apply before travel - **Canada**: eTA required · apply before travel - **Australia**: eTA required · apply before travel Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Israel B/2 Visitor Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | ₪600 | — | | Israel Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 90 days | ₪25 | ₪200 | 3 days | | Israel Transit Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 5 days | — | ₪600 | — | | Israel eVisa-B2 (Online Visitor Visa) | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | ₪100 | ₪200 | 30 days | - **Israel B/2 Visitor Visa** — Key documents: Visa application form, Valid passport, Passport photos, Proof of funds, Return or onward ticket · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.il - **Israel Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Online application form, Email address, Credit card · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: israel-entry.piba.gov.il - **Israel Transit Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa application form, Onward ticket, Visa for destination country, Passport photos · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.il - **Israel eVisa-B2 (Online Visitor Visa)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Online application form, Digital photo, Proof of funds · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: israel-entry.piba.gov.il ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Israel A/2 Student Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | ₪800 | — | - **Israel A/2 Student Visa** — Key documents: Letter of admission, Proof of tuition payment, Proof of means of living, Valid passport, Current photo, Original birth certificate, Completed visa application form · Rights: Study: Study at academic/yeshiva institution · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.il ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Israel Innovation Visa for Foreign Entrepreneurs | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | ₪1,000 | — | | Israel B/1 Expert Work Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ₪1,420 | ₪800 | — | - **Israel Innovation Visa for Foreign Entrepreneurs** — Key documents: Acceptance by an approved host entity, Valid passport, Business/venture description, Proof of financial means, CV and founder background, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Only on own startup; no outside employment · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: innovationisrael.org.il - **Israel B/1 Expert Work Visa** — Key documents: Employer work permit approval, Valid passport, Employment contract, Proof of expertise, Certificate of good conduct, Medical examination results, Passport photos, Fingerprinting/biometrics · Rights: Work: Employer-tied expert work; high salary req · Family: Family get B/2; no work without permit · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.il ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Israel B-5 Investor Visa (US Citizens) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Israel B-5 Investor Visa (US Citizens)** — Key documents: US passport, Proof of substantial investment, Proof of ownership/control, Business plan, Corporate documents of Israeli company, Personal interview, Private health insurance · Rights: Work: Manage/develop the investment business · Study: Investor and family may study · Family: Spouse/children live, work, study · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.il ## Retire & Lifestyle | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Israel Working Holiday Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | ₪800 | — | - **Israel Working Holiday Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa application form, Proof of age 18-30, Proof of sufficient funds, Return or onward ticket, Medical/travel insurance, Passport photos · Rights: Work: Max 3 months per workplace; work secondary · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: embassies.gov.il ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Israel Elderly Lone Parent of an Israeli Citizen | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | ₪1,000 | — | | Israel Spouse/Partner of Israeli Citizen (Gradual Process) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | ₪1,000 | — | | Aliyah - Oleh Visa under the Law of Return | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 210 days | - **Israel Elderly Lone Parent of an Israeli Citizen** — Key documents: Sponsorship application by Israeli child, Parent's passport, Proof of age, Proof of loneliness abroad, Proof of family relationship, Police clearance certificate · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.il - **Israel Spouse/Partner of Israeli Citizen (Gradual Process)** — Key documents: Joint application at Ministry of Interior, Marriage certificate or proof of partnership, Valid foreign passport, Proof of genuine relationship, Proof of shared residence in Israel, Police clearance certificate, Birth certificate · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.il - **Aliyah - Oleh Visa under the Law of Return** — Key documents: Proof of Jewish ancestry or conversion, Valid passport, Birth certificate, Marriage/divorce certificates, Police clearance certificate, Passport photos, Aliyah application and interview · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: nbn.org.il ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Israel High-Tech Visa (HIT) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | ₪1,420 | ₪1,000 | 10 days | | Israel A/3 Clergy Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | ₪800 | — | | Israel A/1 Temporary Resident Visa (Pre-Aliyah) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Israel High-Tech Visa (HIT)** — Key documents: Recognized hi-tech employer sponsorship, Valid passport from visa-exempt country, Employment contract, Academic degree or tech experience evidence, CV, Passport photos · Rights: Work: Fast-track high-tech work · Family: Spouse can get work visa, any employer · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: innovationisrael.org.il - **Israel A/3 Clergy Visa** — Key documents: Invitation from recognized religious institution, Religious Affairs recommendation, Proof of ordination/religious credentials, Valid passport, Passport photos · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.il - **Israel A/1 Temporary Resident Visa (Pre-Aliyah)** — Key documents: Proof of Law of Return eligibility, Foreign passport, Passport photos, Application form · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.il --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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