Holy See
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Israel visa for citizens of the Holy See
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Holy See 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
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Israel visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
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 Holy See
Israel has no embassy or consulate in Holy See on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Israeli citizens travelling to the Holy See
IsraelHoly See Visa-free, 90 days Holy See 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 the Holy See 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 citizens of the Holy See can stay in Israel
Citizens of the Holy See may stay in Israel for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Israel.
How citizens of the Holy See apply
Citizens of the Holy See 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 citizens of the Holy See
Palestine admits citizens of the Holy See visa-free. Lebanon requires citizens of the Holy See to obtain a visa in advance.
Israeli citizens travelling to the Holy See
No visa is needed by Israeli citizens for the Holy See, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Israel?
Citizens of the Holy See 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 citizens of the Holy See stay in Israel?
Citizens of the Holy See 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 the Holy See?
No visa is needed by Israeli citizens for the Holy See, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Holy See enter Israel visa-free?
No; citizens of the Holy See 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.