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Israel visa for Latvian citizens

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 90 days

Before flying to Israel, Latvian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
1 mission

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

Apply on ETA-IL – Population and Immigration Authority

All visa types for Israel

For the ETA, Israel’s official sources give a standard fee of ₪25, and applications are made on 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 Latvia

  • Embassy of Israel in Riga

    Embassy · Riga

    Sporta iela 11, LV-1013 Rīga

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Israeli citizens travelling to Latvia

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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.

Latvian 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 Latvian citizens can stay in Israel

Latvian citizens may stay in Israel for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Israel.

How Latvian citizens apply

Latvian 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 Latvian citizens

Palestine admits Latvian citizens visa-free.

Israeli citizens travelling to Latvia

Israeli citizens can visit Latvia without a visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Israel?

Before flying to Israel, Latvian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

How long can Latvian citizens stay in Israel?

Latvian 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 Latvia?

Israeli citizens can visit Latvia without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Latvian citizens enter Israel visa-free?

No; Latvian 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.