Travel Advisory
Updated: 19 August 2026 at 11:05 a.m. Israel time
Note: Updated information is in red.
Pilgrimages and brief visits are scheduled to proceed as planned. However, those who wish to visit during this period may need to be flexible, as travel can be disrupted by the global fuel shortage and developments in the region. You are asked to consider the travel advice of your government and exercise your own judgement regarding the timing of your visit.
Electronic Travel Authorization
All visitors travelling on passports that do not require a visa to enter Israel need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL). Please note that while the authorization grants permission to travel, the final decision on entry to the country will continue to rest with Border Control.
Those who were born in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, or Syria, and/or who hold or have held a valid passport from any of these countries are asked to apply for the ETA-IL as soon as possible after receiving a letter from our Department confirming pilgrimage dates or an invitation letter for a brief visit, and before booking flights and accommodation, so that they know whether they are eligible to travel to the Holy Land.
You can apply for the ETA-IL and find additional information online at this link: https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/
Please ensure that you use this official website when applying for the ETA-IL, as other websites are not affiliated with the Government of Israel and may charge additional fees.