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Verified June 2026

Do Israelis need ETIAS?

Yes

Yes. Israeli citizens are visa-exempt for short stays, so once ETIAS launches Israelis will need an ETIAS authorisation to enter Europe.

Needs ETIAS?
Yes
Cost
€20
Validity
3 yrs
From
Q4 2026

Israeli citizens travel visa-free to the Schengen area for short stays, and that access is why ETIAS will apply to them. ETIAS is a quick online authorisation tied to your passport, not a visa.

ETIAS leaves the 90-days-in-180 limit unchanged for Israeli travellers - it is simply an authorisation to have in place before you board.

Passport requirements

Your Israeli passport (the biometric 'darkon') must be valid for at least three months beyond the date you intend to leave Europe and have been issued within the previous 10 years. Because ETIAS is bound to a specific passport, renewing your passport means applying for a new ETIAS linked to the new document.

How Israelis will apply

When ETIAS launches, Israelis will apply online on the official EU portal, pay €20 (free under 18 or over 70), and receive an authorisation linked to their passport for up to 3 years. It is not a visa - see what ETIAS is and how it differs from a visa.

ETIAS gets Israelis to the border; it does not extend the stay. Check how many days are left with the free 90/180 calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Do Israelis need ETIAS?

Yes. Israeli citizens are visa-exempt for short stays, so once ETIAS launches Israelis will need an ETIAS authorisation to enter Europe.

How much will ETIAS cost Israelis?

€20 per application, free for travellers under 18 or over 70. One authorisation lasts up to 3 years. See ETIAS cost.

When will Israelis need ETIAS from?

From the launch of ETIAS, expected in the last quarter of 2026. No exact date is set yet - track it on the ETIAS start date page.

Does ETIAS change the 90-day limit for Israelis?

No. ETIAS lets you travel, but the 90/180-day rule still caps short stays at 90 days in any 180. Plan it with the 90/180 calculator.

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