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Israel visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Russian 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.
- 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
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 Russia
- Embassy of Israel in Moscow
улица Большая Ордынка 56, Moscow
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Israeli citizens travelling to Russia
IsraelRussia Visa-free, 90 days Russia 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 Russia 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Russian citizens can stay in Israel
Russian citizens may stay in Israel for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Israel.
How Russian citizens apply
Russian 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 Russian citizens
Jordan and Palestine admit Russian citizens visa-free.
Israeli citizens travelling to Russia
Russia admits Israeli citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Israel?
Russian 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.
How long can Russian citizens stay in Israel?
Russian 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 Russia?
Russia admits Israeli citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Russian citizens enter Israel visa-free?
No; Russian 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.