Israel visa for Argentine citizens

Argentine citizens planning a visit to Israel are now required to obtain an ETA-IL prior to departure, facilitating stays of up to 90 days for tourism and other purposes, with two common tourist visa types generally available. Travelers should prepare for the significant five-hour time difference between Buenos Aires and Tel Aviv, a journey typically undertaken via long-haul flights connecting through European hubs like Madrid or Rome. This route is particularly meaningful for the large Argentine Jewish community, underscoring the deep cultural and familial ties that uniquely bind these two nations. Additionally, visitors should be aware of peak travel seasons, particularly around major Israeli holidays, which can impact flight availability and accommodation costs.

eTA90d stay· verified 2026-05-27
ETA-IL
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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
Apply
OtherA/3 Clergy Visa
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FamilyA/4 Visa for Spouses and Children
Apply
HumanitarianB/4 Volunteer Visa
Apply
OtherA/1 Temporary Resident Visa
Apply
StudentA/2 Student Visa (Multi-entry variant)
multiple-entry
Apply
OtherA/1 Temporary Resident Visa (Multi-entry variant)
multiple-entry
Apply
OtherA/3 Clergy Visa (Multi-entry variant)
multiple-entry
Apply
FamilyA/4 Spouse and Children Visa (Multi-entry variant)
multiple-entry
Apply
WorkB/1 Work Visa (Multi-entry variant)
multiple-entry
Apply
TouristETA-IL (pilot period fee waiver)
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 2y
Apply

3 months for tourism only. ETA-IL pilot program starting June 1, 2024.

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