Business Visa (B/1) - Short-term Business Visit
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 24-72 hours
- Fee
- 25 NIS (for ETA-IL countries) or varies (for embassy application)
- Validity
- 2 years or until passport expires (for ETA-IL)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Business visitors from ETA-IL eligible countries can use the ETA-IL for short-term business activities such as meetings, conferences, and negotiations. For longer business stays or work-related activities, a B/1 work visa is required. Business visitors cannot engage in direct employment or receive payment from Israeli sources without a work permit.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Business meetings, conferences, negotiations, trade shows, and other short-term business activities not constituting direct employment.
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Employment
Business visitors must not engage in direct employment or receive payment from Israeli sources. This visa is for business visits only, not work.
Required status: No employment permitted
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, company financial guarantee; Minimum amount: Sufficient for duration of stay
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking or business partner accommodation; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Invitation letter from Israeli business partner or organization on official company letterhead, stamped and signed, mentioning applicant's details, purpose of visit, and duration
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: ETA-IL Application; Form url: https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain invitation letter from Israeli business partner or organization, proof of accommodation, and financial documents.
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Online application
Complete the ETA-IL application online with business visit details.
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Fee payment
Pay the ETA-IL fee of 25 NIS online.
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Processing wait
Wait for ETA-IL approval, typically 24-72 hours.
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Visa collection
Receive ETA-IL approval via email. Present this along with invitation letter and supporting documents at Israeli border.