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Israel visa for Cypriot citizens
Entry requirement
Cypriot citizens do not need a visa for Israel, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Israel visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embassies.gov.il
Which Israel visa?
ETA-IL – Electronic Travel Authorization to Israel
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visit
- Fee
- ₪25
- Processing time
- Usually 24 to 72 hours, sometimes a few minutes
For the ETA, Israel’s official sources give a standard fee of ₪25, and applications are made on israel-entry.piba.gov.il. Processing time, as Israel states it: Usually 24 to 72 hours, sometimes a few minutes. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 90 days per visit.
Where to apply in Cyprus
- Embassy of Israel in Nicosia
Ιωάννη Γρυπάρη 4, 1090 Λευκωσία
Israeli citizens travelling to Cyprus
IsraelCyprus Visa-free, 90 days Cyprus visa for citizens of Israel
Travel advice for Israel
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Cyprus to Israel, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Israel at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Israel (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Israel (updated 29 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Cypriot citizens can stay in Israel
Cypriot citizens may stay in Israel for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Israel.
How Cypriot citizens apply
Cypriot citizens apply for the ETA for Israel online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Israel’s neighbours for Cypriot citizens
Palestine admits Cypriot citizens visa-free.
Israeli citizens travelling to Cyprus
Israeli citizens do not need a visa for Cyprus: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for Israel?
Cypriot citizens do not need a visa for Israel, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Cypriot citizens stay in Israel?
Cypriot citizens can stay in Israel for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the Israel ETA cost?
Israel’s official sources give a standard fee of ₪25 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually 24 to 72 hours, sometimes a few minutes.
Do Israeli citizens need a visa for Cyprus?
Israeli citizens do not need a visa for Cyprus: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Cypriot citizens enter Israel visa-free?
No; Cypriot citizens need an ETA for Israel.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.