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Do German passport holders need a visa for Israel?

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ETA-IL required. German passport holders do not need a visa for up to three months but must have an ETA-IL before they travel.

Airlines regularly check for the confirmation before departure, which you request on the Israeli government portal. With an ETA-IL, travel documents need to be valid only three months beyond the trip, and anyone previously expelled or refused entry must clear the case with an Israeli mission first.

Source: Auswärtiges Amt (German Foreign Office), Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise: Israel. Checked Oct 4, 2026See the source

Maximum stay: 3 months; No visa needed for stays of up to three months.
ETA-IL: Required before departure; Airlines check for it before boarding.
Passport validity: 3 months beyond the trip; Foreign Office figure for ETA-IL travelers.

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