Passport & Visa

Passport

To enter Israel, you must have a passport that is valid for at least six months after your date of entry and remains valid throughout your stay. If you do not have a valid passport, you should apply for one immediately. If you hold an Israeli passport, you will be required to present it upon arrival.

Returning Israelis and Israeli-Born Minors:

Due to frequent changes in regulations, students born in Israel, born to Israeli parents, or who hold Israeli citizenship or passports should contact the nearest Israeli embassy or consulate to clarify their legal status upon returning to Israel. 

Visa

Most international incomers to TAU will need a visa; the exception is for anyone visiting or studying for less than three months. 

Visas must be issued before your arrival to TAU. To obtain a visa, please visit the Israeli embassy or consulate in your home country approximately two months before you travel. Information regarding the cost of issuing a visa can be found on the website of each Israeli consulate.

Starting January 1, 2025, travelers from visa-exempt countries will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before entering Israel as tourists. An approved ETA-IL indicates that you are allowed to travel to Israel and stay for up to 90 days per visit.

Key details:

• Applications must be submitted online at least 72 hours before travel.
• The ETA will be valid for two years or until passport expiration, whichever comes first.
• It permits multiple entries of up to 90 days each.

Important Note: This new requirement does not apply to students holding a student visa. It is only for those entering on a tourist visa.

More information on this can be found here (please refer to this link and read all the information mentioned there carefully as it is important information you should know before traveling to Israel).

All travelers to Israel must have a valid visa or ETA-IL approval before they start their journey. 

For further information:

• Visit the Passport & Visa page for Lowy International students.
• Email us at visatau@tauex.tau.ac.il  for questions or assistance.

Note that in most cases, Hebrew Ulpan studies are not eligible to receive a student visa. Students should refer to the local Israeli embassy to check whether they can get a visa (either student or tourist) for the Hebrew Ulpan studies.

***IMPORTANT: Students who need to get a visa to a different country (for instance, a visa to the US/Europe) are advised to start the process three months before traveling, as it can take some time, and you might be required to extend your Israeli visa as well during this process.

For more information, please refer to the relevant embassy's website.

For more information about the visa steps relevant to you, explore the links below: