Israel visa for Egyptian citizens

Egyptian citizens planning a trip to Israel should note that a visa is required, with a total of six distinct types available, encompassing tourist, work, student, and family categories, each with varying application processes and typical stay durations. Given the unique historical context and proximity, many travelers opt for land crossings at specific points like Taba, a journey of roughly 400 kilometers from Cairo to Tel Aviv, which underscores the carefully managed relationship between the two nations established by their 1979 peace treaty. Though flight connections are also available, preparing for currency exchange into Israeli Shekels (ILS) is essential regardless of your chosen route. Ensure your chosen visa category aligns with your purpose of visit to avoid delays.

Special arrangement· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
3+ months

Visa options

TouristETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization)
90d$7multiple-entryvalid 2y
Apply
TouristB/2 Visa (Tourism / Visiting / Business Meetings / Medical Tourism / Short-term Study)
90dvalid 3mo
Apply
WorkB/1 Work Visa
Apply
StudentA/2 Student Visa
Apply
OtherA/3 Clergy Visa
Apply
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

Visa not required for up to 14 days if entering via Taba and visiting up to Beersheba only. Otherwise government confirmation required.

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