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Do French passport holders need a visa for Israel?

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eTA required. French passport holders need an ETA-IL before traveling to Israel.

Tourist stays of up to 3 months do not require a visa. French travelers must obtain an ETA-IL online before departure by answering questions on the Population and Immigration Authority website; it costs 25 shekels. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months when applying. The ETA is valid for 2 years or until passport expiry, whichever comes first, and entry is decided by an immigration officer on arrival.

Source: France Diplomatie. Checked Oct 19, 2026See the source

Maximum stay: 3 months; For tourist stays; may be extended by 3 months on justified request.
Pre-travel authorization: ETA-IL required; Must be obtained online before departure.
Fee: 25 shekels; Paid online by bank card.
Passport validity: 6 months; Minimum validity when applying for the ETA-IL.
At the border: Entry decided on arrival; An immigration officer may grant or refuse entry.

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