Visas

Entry to the United Arab Emirates for Israeli Citizens

Under the Mutual Visa Waiver Agreement between the United Arab Emirates and the State of Israel, Israeli citizens holding a valid ordinary passport do not require a visa for short visits to the UAE.
Israeli citizens may stay in the UAE for up to 90 days within a 180-day period, subject to UAE immigration laws and border-control procedures.

Passport Requirements

• Travelers must hold a passport valid for at least six (6) months from the date of entry into the UAE.
  
  
• Entry into the UAE is permitted only with a valid official passport. Temporary passports, emergency travel documents, laissez-passers, residence permits, and other non-passport travel documents are not accepted for entry.
  
  
• The visa waiver does not guarantee entry. Admission remains subject to UAE immigration procedures, border-control checks, and applicable laws.

Long-Term Stay

The visa waiver applies to short visits only. Travelers intending to work, study, reside in the UAE, or travel for other regulated purposes must obtain the appropriate UAE visa or residence permit before travel.

Entry to Israel for UAE Citizens

UAE citizens holding diplomatic, special, official, or ordinary passports are exempt from visa requirements for short visits to Israel, subject to Israeli entry requirements.

Holders of ordinary UAE passports must obtain an ETA-IL approval before traveling to Israel.

Notes

Length of stay allowed for UAE nationals according to the purpose of the visit:

• Tourism: 90 days.
• Study: A/2 Visa - One year (multi-Visa).
• Treatment: B/2 90 days (can be extended).
• Work: B/1 Visa - 30 days (for longer – must apply for work permit).
• Approval from ETA-IL must be obtained before traveling to the State of Israel for regular passports via the following link:
  https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il

To apply for a visa

Through the entity in Israel, such as:

• University.
• Hospital.
• Employer.