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Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Israel?

The answer depends on more than your passport. Below is what changes if you hold a residence permit or another country's visa.

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Answer · 29 October 2026

If you holdAnswerStaySource
Passport only Electronic travel authorisation neededNo visa, but you need an electronic travel authorisation before travel (israel-entry.piba.gov.il). Since 2025 you need an ETA-IL before departure (NIS 25, israel-entry.piba.gov.il), valid up to 2 years, each visit up to 90 days. Passport valid for 3 more months. up to 90 days Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: tourist visa requirements for foreign nationals confirmed by an official sourceCheck →
Schengen residence permit Electronic travel authorisation neededNo visa, but you need an electronic travel authorisation before travel (israel-entry.piba.gov.il). Since 2025 you need an ETA-IL before departure (NIS 25, israel-entry.piba.gov.il), valid up to 2 years, each visit up to 90 days. Passport valid for 3 more months. up to 90 days Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: tourist visa requirements for foreign nationals confirmed by an official sourceCheck →
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