Israel visa for German citizens

For German passport holders planning a visit to Israel, an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is now a mandatory requirement for entry, allowing stays of up to 90 days, with two distinct tourist visa types available. This streamlined process reflects the continuously evolving and deeply significant relationship between the two nations, a historical context unique to journeys between Germany and Israel. Visitors will find direct flights readily available from major German hubs like Frankfurt and Munich, typically arriving in Tel Aviv in just under four hours. It’s also wise to note the time difference, as Israel is one hour ahead of Central European Time (CET), and the New Israeli Shekel (ILS) is the local currency.

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
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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
Apply
OtherA/1 Temporary Resident Visa (Multi-entry variant)
multiple-entry
Apply
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
Apply
TouristETA-IL (pilot period fee waiver)
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 2y
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ETA-IL from June 1, 2024. Free for Germans. Special rules for pre-1928 births.

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