Israel visa for Albanian citizens

For Albanian citizens envisioning a journey to Israel, an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is generally required, permitting stays of up to 90 days for purposes such as tourism. Two primary tourist visa types are available, streamlining your visit to this culturally rich destination. While direct flights from Tirana to Tel Aviv are less common, convenient connections through major hubs like Istanbul make the journey feasible. This route offers a chance to explore a country with deeply intertwined historical bonds, recalling Albania's remarkable stand as the only European nation to protect its entire Jewish population during World War II. Travelers should also account for the two-hour time difference and the Israeli New Shekel (ILS) as local currency.

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 required since Aug 1, 2024. Entry permit issued at Ben Gurion.

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