Visa

Israel may have violated US visa waiver terms through failure to conduct air crew background checks

Israel joined the US Visa Waiver Program in 2023. As part of the process, it must meet conditions set by the US, including receiving and reviewing information about passengers and air crews.

 US-Israel visa waiver deal: American and Israeli passport (illustration)
Travelers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.

Thailand to halve visa-free stay for Israeli tourists starting September 15

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during the opening ceremony of the Damascus International Fair in Damascus, Syria, August 26, 2026.

What's next for Syria's economy as US removes nation from state terror list? - analysis

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens to US President Donald Trump speak during a press briefing in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, shortly after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026.

Trump administration pauses US visa appointments worldwide amid sweeping immigration crackdown


20 US states lead action against student visa holders with terror links

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin: "We are simply asking for the enforcement of existing law.”

 Will Israelis soon be able to travel to the US visa free? (Illustrative image of Israeli and American passports)

Close to two million Israelis currently ineligible for US visa waiver

The Population and Immigration Authority says that it has its "finger on the pulse" and is readying to deal with the matter.

 US-Israel visa waiver deal: American and Israeli passport (illustration)

Israel's national airline boosts flights to NY after visa waiver deal

Israel’s entrance into the US’s Visa Waiver Program is expected to increase business potential in a variety of sectors, from tech to healthcare.

 An El Al plane flying above the clouds.

Israel officially in US visa waiver program, State Dept. announces

Those who use the ESTA applications system will receive a response within 72 hours and receive a two-year visa that is good for multiple trips.

 US-Israel visa waiver deal: American and Israeli passport (illustration)

US slams Israel for 'premature' announcement on visa waivers

Israel's Foreign Ministry said it would be announced this week that Israelis will no longer require a paper visa to enter the United States.

 Will Israelis soon be able to travel to the US visa free? (Illustrative image of Israeli and American passports)

US could announce Israel's inclusion in visa waiver program this week - report

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to endorse Israel's candidacy for the program on September 27.

 Will Israelis soon be able to travel to the US visa free? (Illustrative image of Israeli and American passports)

Israel includes Gaza Americans in US visa-waiver pilot as deadline nears

As a condition for its accession to the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), Israel has since July 20 loosened access through its borders, and in and out of the West Bank.

 Palestinian demonstrators protest at the Israel-Gaza border fence, east of Gaza City August 21, 2023.

Christian exodus from Israel? Ministry aims to solve visa crisis

Over the last 18 months, the Interior Ministry has ceased granting work or clergy visas to entities like ICEJ and similar groups.

 ICEJ's Jerusalem March.

Ukraine warns Israel: Maltreatment of refugees will cost you Uman

The Ukrainian president issued a warning on Friday about turning away Ukrainian refugees as they attempt to seek refuge in Israel.

 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy holds a press conference during a NATO leaders summit in Vilnius, Lithuania July 12, 2023.

Boost for Israeli travelers: Direct flight, electronic visas for Vietnam

The first flight from Israel to Vietnam is expected to take off in October 2023, and after that, two flights will be operated weekly by VietJet Air.

 Israeli Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat is seen shaking hands with his Vietnamese counterpart, Nguyễn Hồng Diên.