ETA required
Israeli visitors need a UK ETA
ETA required for travel from 8 January 2025
Israel is on the UK ETA national list. El Al and BA from Tel Aviv will check for an approved ETA on an Israeli passport. The fee is £20 on GOV.UK. Dual Israeli–British citizens should travel on the British passport. An ETA is not a work visa and not a substitute for a spouse or student visa. Apply a few days before the flight. If your passport was recently reissued, apply on the new one; an old ETA on a cancelled passport is useless. Israel’s own inbound ETA-IL (when in force) is a separate product for people flying to Israel — it does not authorise UK travel.
Israeli travel facts
| Passport | Israel |
|---|---|
| Roll-out | ETA required for travel from 8 January 2025 |
| What you need | UK ETA (£20) |
| Stay | Usually up to 6 months as a visitor |
| Work | Not allowed on visit permission |
| Landside transit | ETA required if you pass UK border control |
Mistakes israeli visitors make
- Third-party Hebrew/English sites that look official and charge extra.
- Travelling on a different passport than the one in the ETA file.
London notes for Israeli arrivals
TLV flights often use Heathrow T5 or T1/T2 depending on airline. Piccadilly line is direct but slow; Elizabeth line is usually better into the West End with luggage.
FAQs
- Do Israelis need a UK visa?
- For a holiday, no — you need an ETA.
- Does an ETA guarantee entry?
- No. Border officers can still refuse entry. An ETA only lets you travel to the border.
Other passports
Bodhixt is not affiliated with UKVI. Confirm on GOV.UK before you book. Apply via https://www.gov.uk/eta only.