What the Israel visa rules mean for Macau travellers
Macau citizens do not need a full visa for Israel, but they must obtain an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before they fly — valid for stays of up to 90 days. An eTA is linked to your passport number and is usually approved within minutes to a few days; airlines check it at check-in, so apply before you book non-refundable travel.
The main option is the ETA-IL electronic travel authorization, which costs 25 ILS.
Documents to prepare
Whatever your visa status, Israel applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:
- Passport validity: The Population and Immigration Authority says that to apply for an ETA-IL your passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of your arrival in Israel. The UK government tells British citizens their pas…
- Travel insurance: No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors travelling on an ETA-IL. The Population and Immigration Authority lists, among the documents for an eVisa-B2 tourist visa, health…
- Return or onward ticket: The Population and Immigration Authority lists round trip tickets to Israel among the documents for an eVisa-B2 tourist visa. No official source we could read states a ticket requirement for visa-exempt visitors travell…
- Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a fixed amount. The Population and Immigration Authority asks eVisa-B2 applicants for proof of monetary means: bank account statements for the last three months, approval from the…
Israel entry rules compared
Israel does not grant visa-free entry to any passport, issues eVisas to 3 and requires an embassy visa from 93. Macau citizens are treated the same way as Hong Kong, Japan, Mongolia, Philippines and Singapore. Overall the Macau passport ranks #63 in the world with 93 visa-free destinations.
More travel options
Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Macau passport you can also visit 18 countries in the region without a visa, including Brunei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia and South Korea.
In the other direction, Israel citizens can visit Macau visa-free for up to 90 days.