Singapore to Israel visa requirements

Singapore ordinary passport holders need an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) to visit Israel for tourism. It is not a visa-free entry: since 1 January 2025 every visa-exempt visitor must obtain an approved ETA-IL online before boarding. It costs NIS 25, is valid for two years (or until the passport expires), and allows multiple stays of up to 90 days each. As of 21 June 2026, Singapore is treated as visa-exempt for short visits to Israel, so Singapore ordinary passport holders do not need a traditional consular B/2 tourist visa for qualifying tourism or short visits. However, since 1 January 2025 Israel requires visa-exempt travelers, including Singaporeans, to hold an approved ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) before departure. The application is made online at the official Israel Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) site, israel-entry.piba.gov.il, for a non-refundable fee of NIS 25 paid by credit card. The authorization is valid for two years or until the passport expires (whichever is earlier) and permits multiple entries with stays of up to 90 days per visit. Official guidance says travelers should apply at least 72 hours before departure, expect the response within 72 hours, and present ETA-IL approval to the airline before boarding. ETA guidance requires the passport to be valid for at least three months beyond arrival, although keeping six months of validity is still a prudent travel buffer. An approved ETA-IL lets you travel to the border crossing but does not guarantee entry; the final decision rests with the border control officer. Israel is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. The Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel page dated 1 March 2026 advises Singaporeans to defer all travel to the Middle East region because of the security situation.