Israel
United States
United States visa for Israeli citizens
Entry requirement
Israeli citizens do not need a visa for the United States, 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
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at il.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visit
- Fee
- US$40.62
All visa types for the United States
For the ETA, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62, and applications are made on esta.cbp.dhs.gov. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 90 days per visit.
Where to apply in Israel
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- Embassy of the United States in Tel Aviv
הירקון 71, Tel Aviv
US visas issued to citizens of Israel
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 30,790 | 19,890 |
| Student (F, M) | 1,414 | 1,510 |
| Exchange (J) | 4,142 | 4,163 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 5,216 | 5,781 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 734 | 768 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 2,616 | 2,894 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 21 | 17 |
| Total | 44,933 | 35,023 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 8.6% | 11.3% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 35,023 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Israel, the 40th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 57%, work and treaty visas 17% and exchange visitor visas 12%. That is 22% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (44,933).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Israel received 11,389, 7% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 11.3% for citizens of Israel in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 8.6%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Israel anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Israel.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Israel
United StatesIsrael Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Israel visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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 Israel to the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Israeli citizens can stay in the United States
Israeli citizens may stay in the United States for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United States.
How Israeli citizens apply
Israeli citizens apply for the ETA for the United States online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United States’ neighbours for Israeli citizens
Mexico admits Israeli citizens visa-free.
US citizens travelling to Israel
US 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. The rule is the same in both directions between Israel and the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Do Israeli citizens need a visa for the United States?
Israeli citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Israeli citizens stay in the United States?
Israeli citizens can stay in the United States for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the United States ETA cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62 for the ETA.
Do US citizens need a visa for Israel?
US 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.
Can Israeli citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Israeli citizens need an ETA for the United States.
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.