Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, in consultation with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, announced the designation of Israel into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). By November 30, 2023, the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) will be updated to allow citizens and nationals of Israel to apply to travel These are the documents you often need for your visa application: a filled-out visa application form; your passport or another travel document; biometric data, such as 1 or 2 recent passport-size pictures; visa that have been issued to you previously; a cover letter explaining the purpose of your visit. What documents are needed to travel to Israel? Visitors arriving in Israel are required to present a passport, valid for at least 6 months from the scheduled date of leaving Israel. Visitors are also required to present a passport that can be scanned by the international computer system. Date of Arrival in Israel: Enter the date you land in Israel. Note: This is often the day after you departed. Expected Time of Arrival in Israel: This information is found on your flight itinerary. Note – You must enter this time in military time. I.E. 5:00 PM IS 17:00; Transit to Israel: This is automatically left blank. 1. Gather the documents necessary to apply for a visa. These documents include a valid passport, two passport-style photos, proof of intent to visit, proof of sufficient funds for the trip, and any other required documents depending on your specific visa. 2. Fill out and submit the Israel visa application form. 3. The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables most citizens or nationals of participating countries * to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. Travelers must have a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval prior to travel and meet all requirements explained below. i4xovFg.