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Israel visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Israel requires a visa from Ethiopian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Israel visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embassies.gov.il
Which Israel visa?
B/2 visitor and tourist visa (incl. eVisa-B2 pilot)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Within the visa period, normally up to three months; longer only with a PIBA extension
- Fee
- ₪105
- Processing time
- eVisa-B2: usually within 10 days; at a mission it depends on the mission and any interview
Israel’s tourist visa costs ₪105 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is israel-entry.piba.gov.il. Processing time, as Israel states it: eVisa-B2: usually within 10 days; at a mission it depends on the mission and any interview. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Within the visa period, normally up to three months; longer only with a PIBA extension.
Israeli missions in Ethiopia
- Embassy of Israel in Addis Ababa
Yeka Sub-city, House No. 283, Addis Ababa
Israel has 1 mission in Ethiopia, with its embassy in Addis Ababa.
Israeli citizens travelling to Ethiopia
IsraelEthiopia Visa on arrival Ethiopia 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.
Ethiopian citizens planning a trip to Israel can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Israel
How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in Israel is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Israel is applied for online on its official government portal; Ethiopian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Israel’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens
Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt and Palestine require Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Israeli citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Israeli citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Israel?
Israel requires a visa from Ethiopian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Israeli embassy in Ethiopia?
The Israeli embassy in Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa.
How much does the Israel tourist visa cost?
Israel’s official sources give a standard fee of ₪105 for the tourist visa. Processing time: eVisa-B2: usually within 10 days; at a mission it depends on the mission and any interview.
Do Israeli citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Israeli citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Israel visa-free?
No; Ethiopian citizens need an e-Visa for Israel.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.