France passport → Israel
Do French citizens need a visa for Israel?
French passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Israel for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
What this means for your trip
- Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
- Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
- The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.
Israel at a glance
- Capital
- Jerusalem
- Currency
- Israeli new shekel (ILS)
- Languages
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Calling code
- +972
- Region
- Western Asia
Israel for other passports
- FranceeTA90 days
IndiaeVisa
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseTA90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseTA90 days
Nearby in Western Asia for French passport holders
Common questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Israel?
French passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Israel for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
How long can French citizens stay in Israel?
Up to 90 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can French citizens get a visa on arrival in Israel?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can French citizens visit without a visa?
157 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The France passport ranks #7 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for French citizens (edited 1 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Israel before you travel.