Travel Advisory
Updated: 2 March 2026 at 4:55 p.m. Israel time
Note: Updated information is in red.
In view of the current conflict in the region, including the closure of Ben Gurion airport and widespread flight cancellations, regrettably, it is not possible to proceed with the pilgrimage of 9 to 17 March 2026, nor with brief visits through to 17 March 2026.
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.