Do Brazil passport holders need a visa to visit IL?

Brazilian ordinary passport holders do not need a traditional visa for tourist visits to Israel, but since 1 January 2025 they must obtain an approved ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) online before boarding. It costs ILS 25, allows stays of up to 90 days, and is valid for up to 2 years. Israel is visa-exempt for Brazilian (ordinary passport) tourists for short stays of up to 90 days. However, Israel launched its mandatory ETA-IL electronic travel authorization, which became fully required for all visa-exempt nationals (including Brazil) on 1 January 2025. Brazilian travelers must apply online through the official Population and Immigration Authority portal (israel-entry.piba.gov.il), pay ILS 25, and receive approval before travel; airlines will not board passengers without an approved ETA-IL. The ETA-IL is valid for up to 2 years (or until passport expiry, whichever comes first) and permits multiple entries with stays of up to 90 days each, though the actual permitted stay is granted by the border officer on arrival. The passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay. Israel is NOT part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and the EU ETIAS scheme do not apply here; the ETA-IL is a separate Israeli system. This verdict was confirmed against the official Israeli Population and Immigration Authority portal, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Wikipedia visa policy of Israel page.