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Israel visa for German citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to Israel, German 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 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at israel.de
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 Germany
- Embassy of Israel in Berlin
Auguste-Viktoria-Straße 74-76, 14193 Berlin
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Israeli citizens travelling to Germany
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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 Germany 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).
Good to know
How long German citizens can stay in Israel
German citizens may stay in Israel for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Israel.
How German citizens apply
German 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 German citizens
Palestine admits German citizens visa-free.
Israeli citizens travelling to Germany
Israeli citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Israel?
Before flying to Israel, German citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
How long can German citizens stay in Israel?
German 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 Germany?
Israeli citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can German citizens enter Israel visa-free?
No; German 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.