CHANGES TO ENTRY TO ISRAEL FROM AUGUST 1ST, 2024
Effective August 1st, 2024, passengers traveling to Israel and holding foreign passports, will be required to apply for ETA (ETA – Electronic Travel Authorization).
- ETA application is available at the Ministry of Interior website: Israel entry
- ETA cost is 25 ILS.
- An answer to the application request will be received within 72 hours
- Confirmed application is valid for two years and for a stay of up to 90 days in Israel.
The ETA-IL will be valid for a two-year period, for multiple trips of 90 days or less within that period. If any single visit will be for more than 90 days, a request for an extension of that stay must be submitted.
All visitors to Israel must have a valid visa or ETA-IL approval before they start their trip. The application for the ETA-IL may be submitted any time prior to travel, but it is recommended that it be submitted at least 72 hours before making any other travel arrangements (tickets, lodging, etc.).
The application will first inform the applicant whether they are eligible for an ETA-IL, based on their country of origin. There are then a few basic questions to answer, and a fee of 25 ILS is charged. A response will be received within 24-72 hours, and sometimes within a few minutes.
The ETA-IL system will open for applications starting June 1st, 2024, as a pilot program for holders of American and German passports only. During this pilot phase, submission of an application will be voluntary and exempt from fees. The system will be open to holders of other passports from July 1st, 2024.
A HOLY AND VICTORIOUS VISIT TO ISRAEL
Victory Christian Center group from the USA was led by Pastor Marilyn Gool. Visited Israel 4-10 June 2024. Together with 58 church members, they visited Caesarea, the sea of Galilee, Nazareth, the Dead Sea and Jerusalem. Pastor Gool honoured her husband, Pastor Robyn Gool, that passed away, in a special ceremony in Yardenit. They set up a stone with his name at the Jordan River living stone wall.
A NEW HEALTH & SPA COMPLEX AT THE CROWNE PLAZA HAIFA HOTEL
In the “Crowne Plaza Haifa” hotel on Yaffe Nof street overlooking the view of the Haifa Bay, a new health and spa complex including an indoor pool, jacuzzi pool, sauna, treatment rooms and more has been opened these days.
In the luxurious hotel, located close to the centre of Carmel, Haem Garden, Louis Promenade and the Baha’i Garden, an impressive lobby, a variety of rooms at different levels of accommodation, rooms with balconies for a view. A high-class restaurant, a business club with a breathtaking view and now also a “health and spa complex” that will offer a selection of health massage treatments, fun days, couple treatments, daily accommodation including breakfast or lunch, treatments and rest in the hotel room and other customized programs.
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