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Israel visa for Emirati citizens

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 90 days

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

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
No mission in your country

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

Apply on ETA-IL – Population and Immigration Authority

All visa types for Israel

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 United Arab Emirates

Israel has no embassy or consulate in United Arab Emirates on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Israeli citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates

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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.

Before travelling from the United Arab Emirates to Israel, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Emirati citizens can stay in Israel

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

How Emirati citizens apply

Emirati 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 Emirati citizens

Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt and Palestine admit Emirati citizens visa-free.

Israeli citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates

No visa is needed by Israeli citizens for the United Arab Emirates, for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Israel?

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

How long can Emirati citizens stay in Israel?

Emirati 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 the United Arab Emirates?

No visa is needed by Israeli citizens for the United Arab Emirates, for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Emirati citizens enter Israel visa-free?

No; Emirati 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.