🇮🇱Israel Visa for Swiss Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization)

ILS 25 (~$7)

ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization for Israel)

Mandatory pre-travel authorization for nationals of visa-exempt countries wishing to enter Israel for tourism, business visits, or short stays. Replaced unconditional visa-free entry as of 1 January 2025.

B/2 Tourist Visa (eVisa)

Tourist or visitor visa for nationals of countries that are not exempt from Israeli visa requirements. Allows entry for tourism, family visits, or short-term business.

B/2 Business Visitor Visa

Short-term business visitor authorization for foreign nationals attending meetings, conferences, or conducting business negotiations in Israel without taking up employment.

B/1 Work Visa and Work Permit

Authorizes foreign nationals to reside and work in Israel for a specific employer. Required for all foreign nationals taking up paid employment in Israel.

B/1 Expert/Specialist Work Visa

Work authorization for high-skilled foreign experts and specialists employed by Israeli companies, particularly in technology and specialized professional fields.

A/2 Student Visa

Authorizes foreign nationals to reside in Israel for the purpose of studying at an accredited Israeli educational institution.

B/5 Investor Visa (US-Israel Treaty Investor)

Temporary residence and work authorization for US citizens investing in and managing a business in Israel under the US-Israel bilateral investment arrangement.

B/2 Innovation Visa (Startup Entrepreneur Visa)

Allows foreign entrepreneurs in the technology sector to develop innovative business ideas in Israel under the support of the Israel Innovation Authority.

Airport Transit Visa

Allows foreign nationals to transit through Ben Gurion International Airport without entering Israeli territory proper.

A/5 Spouse/Family Reunification Visa

Temporary residence visa for foreign nationals who are spouses or first-degree relatives of Israeli citizens or permanent residents, allowing them to reside in Israel during family reunification proceedings.

Diplomatic / Service / Official Passport Visa-Free Entry

Visa-free or visa-gratis entry for holders of diplomatic, service, or official passports representing foreign governments.

Aliyah / Law of Return Immigration Visa (A/5 Oleh)

Immigration visa for Jewish persons and eligible relatives to immigrate to Israel under the Law of Return and receive Israeli citizenship or permanent residence.

A/1 Temporary Residence Visa (Law of Return Eligibles)

Temporary residence for persons eligible for Aliyah under the Right of Return who wish to live and work in Israel without immediately taking up citizenship.

A/3 Clergy Visa (Religious Worker)

Temporary residence for clergymen invited by a recognized religious institution in Israel to fill a religious role.

A/4 Visa (Family Members of Students or Clergy)

Residence permit for spouses and minor children of A/2 student visa or A/3 clergy visa holders to accompany the primary visa holder in Israel.

B/4 Volunteer Visa

Temporary stay for foreign nationals coming to volunteer with an approved host organization in Israel.

Working Holiday Visa

Allows young people aged 18-30 from countries with a bilateral working-holiday agreement to travel in Israel for up to a year and take incidental work to help fund the trip.

B/2 Medical Treatment Visa (Medical Tourism)

Short-stay B/2 visitor visa for foreign nationals travelling to Israel to receive medical treatment.