Business visa · Switzerland to Israel

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

• Purpose of visit

  Business meetings, conferences, negotiations, trade shows, and other short-term business activities not constituting direct employment.

  Includes

  • business meetings
  • conferences
  • negotiations
  • trade shows
• 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

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

• Proof of funds

  Accepted forms: Bank statements, company financial guarantee; Minimum amount: Sufficient for duration of stay

• 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

• 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

• 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

1. Document gathering

   Obtain invitation letter from Israeli business partner or organization, proof of accommodation, and financial documents.

2. Online application

   Complete the ETA-IL application online with business visit details.

3. Fee payment

   Pay the ETA-IL fee of 25 NIS online.

4. Processing wait

   Wait for ETA-IL approval, typically 24-72 hours.

5. Visa collection

   Receive ETA-IL approval via email. Present this along with invitation letter and supporting documents at Israeli border.

• Apply for an e-Visa online (opens in new tab)

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.