The primary requirement for applying for the Israel ETA is a valid passport. You must have a passport issued by your country of citizenship (if you hold dual nationality, choose the passport from a country listed on the ETA-IL approved list). Only standard passports are accepted; temporary, official, or special passports are generally not eligible for the arrival card.

Your passport should remain valid for the duration of your stay in Israel and, ideally, for several months after your planned departure. If your passport is nearing its expiration, this could create issues if your flight is delayed or canceled, or if you experience other travel disruptions. This could result in delays or rejection of your application.