Israel Visa & Policy Updates
Israel is implementing a mandatory ETA-IL for visa-exempt travelers at a cost of 25 shekels. Recent policy shifts include automatic three-month visa extensions for B1, B2, A2, and A1/A5 holders during security disruptions through May 2026. Additionally, the B/1 Expert Visa now requires a minimum monthly salary of 27,132 shekels, alongside updated government application and permit fees for foreign professionals.
Israel mandatory ETA-IL costs 25 shekels for visa-exempt travelers
Israel is introducing an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) for all visitors from visa-exempt countries, including Canada and the U.S. Travelers must obtain approval before boarding, affecting short-term digital nomads and business expats planning trips to the region.
Israel Extends Visas and Permits Automatically Through May 2026
Foreigners currently in Israel with B1, B2, A2, or A1/A5 visas expiring between April 1 and May 31 receive an automatic three-month extension. No application or fee is required for this extension, which aims to assist expats and travelers during ongoing regional disruptions.
Israel Automatically Extends Visas During Security Disruptions
The Population and Immigration Authority has announced an automatic three-month extension for work, tourist, student, and temporary resident visas expiring between February 22 and March 31, 2026. No application or office visit is required, and holders should keep their current documents as proof of legal status.
How Israel’s B/1 Expert Visa Salary Requirements Work
Effective January 2026, the mandatory minimum monthly salary for Foreign Expert B/1 visa holders will increase to NIS 27,132 (approx. $8,600). Government application and permit fees for these visas are also set to rise, impacting high-skilled expats and their employers.