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Canada Visa Requirements for Israel Citizens

eTA Required

Entry Requirements Summary

Israel citizens are visa-exempt but must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA, $7 CAD) when flying to Canada. No eTA is required for travel by land or sea.

Israeli citizens are visa-exempt but need an eTA when flying to Canada.
The eTA requires a national Israeli passport. Holders of an Israeli Travel Document in lieu of a national passport are visa-required.

Requirements summarized from IRCC's official lists. Data last reviewed: . Criminal admissibility is governed by IRPA s.36.

Documents Required

  • Valid national Israeli passport
  • eTA (if flying)
  • Proof of funds
  • Return or onward ticket

Processing Time & Application

Estimated processing time: eTA: usually approved in minutes; can take several days if documents are requested

Apply at IRCC

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Processing times from Israel

IRCC publishes processing times by the country you apply from. These are its published figures for applications made from Israel.

Visitor visa (outside Canada)19 days
Study permit6 weeks
Work permit4 weeks

IRCC bases these figures on how long most complete applications recently took. Your own application can take longer.

IRCC figures last updated June 10, 2026. Check the official IRCC tool

Pathways from Israel

A visitor visa or eTA covers a short trip. If you are thinking about studying, working, or staying permanently, the route depends on your own age, education, language scores and work history rather than on your nationality. Start with the tools below to see which programs fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Israel citizens need a visa to visit Canada?
No visa is required, but Israel citizens need an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization, $7 CAD) when flying to Canada.
How long can Israel citizens stay in Canada as visitors?
Visitors are typically allowed to stay up to 6 months. The exact length is determined by a CBSA officer when you arrive.
What documents do Israel citizens need to enter Canada?
Valid national Israeli passport, eTA (if flying), Proof of funds, Return or onward ticket
How long does a visitor visa from Israel take?
IRCC's published processing time for a visitor visa application made from Israel is 19 days, as of June 10, 2026. It applies to complete applications, and your own case can take longer. Check IRCC's processing-times tool for the current figure before you apply.