Romania→Israel
Romania to Israel
Can children travel on this route?
Accepted travel documents for entry are a passport and a temporary passport.
What should I do before I travel?
Obtain an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before you travel. The ETA can be applied for online or at an Israeli embassy or consulate; Israel maintains diplomatic representation in Romania, so you can apply locally without leaving the country.
Check your passport’s expiry date and make sure your passport is valid for at least three months beyond your planned date of entry.
Consider taking travel insurance for your trip; insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry.
What happens at the border?
No vaccination is mandatory for entry to Israel on this route. Polio vaccination is recommended.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to Israel?
Romanian citizens need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) to travel to Israel for tourism.
What specific permission do I need?
The required permission is an ETA (electronic travel authorisation). You must obtain that ETA before travel.
How do I apply for the ETA?
You can apply for the ETA online and you can also apply at an Israeli embassy or consulate. Israel maintains representation in Romania, so you may apply locally without leaving the country.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your date of entry into Israel.
Can I travel on a temporary passport?
Accepted travel documents for this route are a full passport and a temporary passport.
Do I need any vaccinations to enter Israel?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry to Israel on this route. Polio vaccination is listed as recommended.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
Apply on the official site - 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 3 months beyond your trip.
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Israel — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
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