Visa rules by passportLast checked October 16, 2026
Do citizens of Iraq need a visa for Israel?
IraqIsraeleVisa requiredNationals of Iraq need a visa for Israel, which can be applied for online (ETA-IL (visa-exempt nationals); eVisa-B2 for visa-required nationals).
- Authorisation
- ETA-IL (visa-exempt nationals); eVisa-B2 for visa-required nationalsOfficial page(opens in a new tab)
- Fee
- ETA-IL 25 NIS; eVisa-B2 handling fee 105 NIS
- Typical stay
- Up to 90 days
Diaspora: about 77,676 people born in Iraq live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
B/2 tourist and visitor visa (eVisa-B2), and ETA-IL for visa-exempt nationalsIsrael's B/2 visa covers tourism, visits, medical tourism, business meetings and short non-academic study. Nationals of visa-required countries can apply online for an eVisa-B2 through the Population and Immigration Authority; some may be asked to attend a consulate. Since 1 January 2025, nationals of visa-exempt countries must instead get an approved ETA-IL before travelling.Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice.