Citizens of countries that have a visa-free regime with Israel must apply for an electronic permit ETA-IL. However, this innovation has been postponed for Ukrainians for up to 5 months. Learn more about the details of the new decision

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Until January 1, 2025, Israel has withdrawn the introduction of mandatory paid electronic permits ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) to enter the country for stays of up to 90 days. 

For Ukrainian citizens, the start of the ETA-IL pilot project was postponed for 5 months. The Population and Immigration Authority of the State of Israel made this decision.

Citizens of other countries with a visa-free regime with Israel must apply for the ETA-IL electronic permit starting from August 1, 2024.

In a previous piece, we covered how to get an ETA-IL permit, what you need to know before applying, and other important details for planning a trip to Israel.

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Current rules of entry to Israel for Ukrainians

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the entry regime to Israel for citizens has not changed. Thanks to the visa-free regime, all Ukrainians can enter the country without a visa, except in certain cases.

Israel also accepts repatriates. According to the Law of Return, all Jews can return to Israel, regardless of their country of residence. To do this, one must contact the Israeli consular service and the NATIV agency, after which a special visa can be issued.

To enter Israel on a general basis (without the right to repatriation), you must have a valid passport and documents confirming the purpose of the trip: hotel reservation, return tickets, sufficient funds, health insurance, etc.

It is very important to take a responsible approach to choosing an insurance company. You can apply for insurance in a few minutes on the Visit Ukraine portal at this link. Do not neglect your own safety, health, and wallet!

If you are traveling to Israel for medical treatment or to visit relatives, you will need to present a personalized invitation with personal and contact information of the host party. The decision on admission to the country is made only by representatives of the Israeli Border Guard Service.

We remind you! Ukrainians with temporary protection in Germany can visit Ukraine, however, in order not to lose their benefits, they must comply with the rules regarding the duration of the trip and some other requirements. Read more about what steps you need to take before leaving to maintain your social benefits and residence status.

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Ihor Usyk is the Head of Legal Department at Visit Ukraine

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