Israel visa for Hungarian citizens

As a Hungarian passport holder journeying to Israel, you'll find the process streamlined, with an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) required for your stay, which permits a maximum of 90 days, ideal for exploring Tel Aviv's vibrant streets or the ancient wonders of Jerusalem. While two distinct tourist visa types are available, the ETA is often sufficient, and its approval can be a swift process, typically completed within a few business days. Keep in mind that Israel uses the New Israeli Shekel (ILS) as its currency, so converting your Forints before departure can offer better rates, and flights from Budapest to Tel Aviv are frequent, making travel convenient throughout the year, though spring and autumn offer the most pleasant weather.

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
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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

ETA-IL required from 1 January 2025.

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