Israel visa for Emirati citizens

Embarking on a journey from the United Arab Emirates to Israel has become notably accessible, with an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) required for UAE passport holders. This streamlines travel, allowing for stays of up to 90 days, primarily for tourist purposes, with two distinct visa types available. Following the historic Abraham Accords, direct flights now connect major hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi with Tel Aviv, making the approximately three-hour trip convenient. Travelers should also note Israel operates one hour behind UAE time and plan for currency exchange to the Israeli New Shekel (ILS).

eTA90d stay· verified 2026-05-27
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Entry requirements

Passport validity
3+ months

Visa options

TouristETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization)
90d$7multiple-entryvalid 2y
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TouristB/2 Visa (Tourism / Visiting / Business Meetings / Medical Tourism / Short-term Study)
90dvalid 3mo
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WorkB/1 Work Visa
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StudentA/2 Student Visa
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OtherA/3 Clergy Visa
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FamilyA/4 Visa for Spouses and Children
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HumanitarianB/4 Volunteer Visa
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OtherA/1 Temporary Resident Visa
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StudentA/2 Student Visa (Multi-entry variant)
multiple-entry
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OtherA/1 Temporary Resident Visa (Multi-entry variant)
multiple-entry
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OtherA/3 Clergy Visa (Multi-entry variant)
multiple-entry
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FamilyA/4 Spouse and Children Visa (Multi-entry variant)
multiple-entry
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WorkB/1 Work Visa (Multi-entry variant)
multiple-entry
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TouristETA-IL (pilot period fee waiver)
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 2y
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ETA-IL valid for 2 years from approval date.

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