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Israel visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to Israel, French citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Israel visa guide
Checked 7 November 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
Israel’s ETA costs ₪25 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: Usually 24 to 72 hours, sometimes a few minutes. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 90 days per visit.
Where to apply in France
Israeli citizens travelling to France
IsraelFrance Visa-free, 90 days France 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 France 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 French citizens can stay in Israel
French citizens may stay in Israel for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Israel.
How French citizens apply
French 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 French citizens
Palestine admits French citizens visa-free.
Israeli citizens travelling to France
Israeli citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Israel?
Before flying to Israel, French citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
How long can French citizens stay in Israel?
French 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 France?
Israeli citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can French citizens enter Israel visa-free?
No; French citizens need an ETA 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.