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.
However, starting in August 2024, visitors from visa-exempt countries are required to obtain an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) to enter the state of Israel. An approved ETA-IL indicates that you are allowed to travel to Israel and stay for up to 90 days per visit.
All travelers to Israel must have a valid visa or ETA-IL approval before they start their journey. If you are eligible, obtaining an ETA-IL is a simple and fast process. 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).
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.
Note – 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:
