Japan to Israel visa requirements

Japanese ordinary passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist or business visits to Israel, but since 1 January 2025 they must obtain an approved ETA-IL online before travel. With an approved ETA-IL, Japanese citizens may stay up to 90 days per visit. Israel remains visa-exempt for Japanese ordinary passport holders for short tourism and business visits, but it is not a simple turn-up-and-enter route. Since 1 January 2025, all visa-exempt travelers, including Japanese passport holders, must obtain an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) before arriving in Israel. Without a valid visa or approved ETA-IL, travelers may be refused boarding or entry. Apply only through the official Israel Population and Immigration Authority portal (israel-entry.piba.gov.il). The ETA-IL costs NIS 25, responses are expected within 72 hours, and the Embassy of Japan in Israel recommends applying at least 72 hours before travel. An approved ETA-IL is valid for up to 2 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first, allows repeat short visits, and permits stays of up to 90 days per visit. Official ETA-IL guidance requires visa-exempt travelers' passports to be valid for at least 3 months beyond the arrival date. ETA-IL covers short tourism and business only; work, study, and other long-term stays require the appropriate Israeli visa or permit. Israel is not part of the Schengen Area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule, EES, and ETIAS do not apply.