ETIAS Visa Waiver for Israeli Citizens

Citizens of Israel will soon need to apply for ETIAS to travel to the European Schengen Area. ETIAS is a new travel authorisation for visa-exempt non-EU nationals. Similar to the United States ESTA and other visa waiver systems around the world, ETIAS will facilitate safer visa-free travel.

ETIAS will improve external border control and make European destinations even safer for Israelis and visitors from across the world. The European Parliament and European Commission will implement the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) to screen visa-exempt travellers, including Israelis, before they visit the EU.

The new travel authorisation will be fully implemented by 2026 . ETIAS will be an entry requirement for Israeli nationals travelling to the Schengen Area on holiday or business, for up to 90 days.

ETIAS REQUIRED

ETIAS PERMITS ISRAELIS TO TRAVEL TO ALL SCHENGEN MEMBER STATES FROM [CONTENT-INJECT PATH="/DATE" /]:

EU Schengen
Non-EU Schengen States
Non-Schengen EU States

ETIAS Required

NON-EU MEMBER STATES:

MICRO-STATES DE FACTO PART OF SCHENGEN AREA:

Monaco
San Marino
Vatican City

ETIAS Required

NON-SCHENGEN EU STATES

Cyprus

ETIAS REQUIREMENTS FOR ISRAELIS

Travellers will need just a few items to get started with the ETIAS application from Israel:

Israeli passport valid for at least 3 months after the intended departure from European ETIAS countries
Credit or debit card to pay the ETIAS fee
Email address to receive status updates

Israelis must apply for ETIAS and travel to Europe using the same passport. A new ETIAS application must be submitted if the passport expires before the ETIAS visa waiver.

Israeli nationals can travel to the Schengen Area for up to 90 days per 180-day period visa-free with ETIAS. Israelis who do not meet the ETIAS requirements, or wish to stay for longer than 90 days need to apply for a visa such as a work visa, a student visa, or a resident visa.

HOW CAN ISRAELIS APPLY FOR AN ETIAS?

Israelis passport holders will be able to apply for ETIAS to visit Europe from 2026 . The ETIAS application for Israelis is 100% online, applicants will be able to fill out the electronic application from a smartphone, laptop, or other electronic device.

Basic personal information and passport details are required to fill out the ETIAS form, including:

Full name
Date and place of birth
Nationality
Passport number
Passport issue and expiry date
Country of arrival

Israeli ETIAS applicants will also be required to answer security questions to verify they are eligible for visa-free travel.

Applicants pay the ETIAS fees from Israel securely online by debit or credit card before submitting the request. The application is then automatically screened against security databases, such as Europol and Interpol. Most requests will be approved following automatic screening.

In the unlikely event that something is flagged up during automatic screening, the application will be reviewed manually by the ETIAS national Unit. Travellers from Israeli should apply for ETIAS as soon as possible before their trip to Europe.

It is expected that most ETIAS applications from Israel will be successful. However, ETIAS will be denied if the applicant does not meet all the requirements for visa-free travel. Israelis whose ETIAS application is rejected will be provided with a reason and given the opportunity to appeal.

VISITING EUROPE WITH AN ETIAS FROM ISRAEL

ETIAS is not a visa, but it will be a mandatory entry requirement for Israelis visiting the Schengen Area visa-free. ETIAS will be operational from 2026 .

Without the European visa waiver for Israelis, travellers may be denied boarding a flight or other form of transport. Carriers will be held responsible for transporting travellers who do not hold a valid EU visa waiver.

ETIAS for Israelis - FAQ

What are the visa requirements for Israeli citizens visiting Europe?

Israel has a visa waiver agreement with the Schengen Area for trips of up to 90 days per 180-day period for tourism, business or transit purposes.

This means that Israelis can travel to the EU visa free:

Israelis can enter Europe just by presenting their current passport with no additional documentation
They will also need a valid ETIAS visa waiver once it becomes mandatory

Long-term visas for Europe from Israel

Israeli citizens who wish to travel to Europe for reasons other than tourism, business or transit, or, for periods longer than 90 days per trip will need to apply for a visa.

Long-term visas for Europe are country-specific. When an Israeli passport holder plans to stay in a European country for more than 90 days, they need to visit an embassy or consulate for the nation they wish to reside in to request a long-term visa.

The requirements for a European visa from Israel may vary from one country to another, however, in general, the following documents will be necessary:

A valid passport with at least 3 months remaining beyond the intended stay
A letter of acceptance at university for student visas
Additional business documentation for work visas
Proof of sufficient funds for residence visas
Additional documentation may be necessary on a case by case basis

What European countries can Israeli citizens visit without a visa?

Israeli passport holders are granted visa-free entry to European Union and Schengen member nations. Travellers from Israel will be able to apply for ETIAS to visit any Schengen country.

The ETIAS travel authorisation is not a visa and can be obtained entirely online. Applying for an ETIAS is straightforward and requires filling out a simple online form with personal and passport details as well as contact information.

ETIAS for Israelis

European travel authorisation for Israeli Citizens