A list of countries from which citizens are exempt from obtaining a visa prior to entering Israel can be found on the website of the Ministry of Tourism. If you are a citizen of one of these countries, you will be issued a 3-month tourist visa (B-2) at passport control in Ben Gurion International Airport upon arrival in the country. If you enter Israel via one of the overland international border crossings from Egypt or Jordan, you will also be issued a 3-month tourist visa (B-2). This visa will be adequate for your period of study at JUC.
If you are a citizen of a country that is not listed as exempt from obtaining a B-2 Tourist Visa on the Ministry of Tourism’s website, you must apply for and receive a visa from the nearest Israeli Embassy or consulate prior to arriving in Israel. Please contact JUC's North American Office for details.
Your passport should be valid for six months beyond the date that you are planning on returning to your home country.
Israel requires that all citizens of visa-exempt countries submit an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) form to obtain approval for their travel. An approved ETA-IL indicates that you are allowed to travel to Israel for up to 90 days. This requirement enters effect August 2024.
Travelers must submit the ETA-IL form prior to traveling, and it is highly recommended that you submit this at least 72 hours before you book your flights. To apply, you will need to have the following on hand:
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