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Israel Visa: ETA-IL
Starting from January 2025, visitors from visa-exempt countries are required to obtain an ETA-IL(Electronic Travel Authorization) to enter the state of Israel. An approved ETA-IL, indicates that you are allowed to travel to Israel and stay for up to 90 days per visit. All travelers to Israel must have a valid visa or an ETA-IL approval before they start their journey. If you are eligible, obtaining an ETA-IL is a simpler and faster process. Note: Israeli citizens or holders of an Israeli identity number do not need to apply for an ETA-IL.
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Where to Stay
If you prefer to book your own hotel stay, check out this list of top Tel Aviv hotels:
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Airbnb
Airbnb is also a great option for Tel Aviv (sometimes more affordable too), especially if you know which Tel Aviv neighborhoods you like. Please see some additional hotel recommendations below
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Royal Beach Hotel
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Mayer House
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Carlton
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Airport Transfer
We recommend downloading the app "Gett" for taxi service BEFORE you fly to Tel Aviv. Taxis from Ben Gurion Airport are regulated, so be sure to go the taxi line instead of going with a random car offering taxi service. If you place a taxi order through Gett, you'll receive a ride code. Go to the taxi line on the ground floor at exit 03 and show the code to the driver. More info on Gett: https://www.gett.com/il/airport-en/ If you're not using Gett, you can wait for a taxi and pay cash. Always tell them to use the meter.
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VAT/ Tax Exemption
Tourism related services such as car rentals, hotels, and tour guides, you do NOT have to pay the 18% VAT (tax). At a hotel or car rental location, you will be required to show the blue ticket that you get with your passport when entering the country (Israel doesn't stamp passports). Please do not lose this ticket as you will most likely be asked to present it at the hotel. For purchased goods, you can get the VAT back at the airport. You will need the tax exemption form given by the store at the time of purchase, as well as the original receipt and the physical purchased to present at the airport. Make sure to give yourself at least an extra half hour for this step.