South Africa passport to Israel
Travel authorisation for South Africa passport holders.
South AfricaIsraelShort stayTravel authorisation
South Africa passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation before flying to Israel. It's an online form, usually approved quickly, and lighter than a full e-visa.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Israel — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026Israel's official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- Set by the travel authorisation
- Israel passports in South Africa
- Visa-free · 90 days
- Getting in
- Apply online before you fly; approval is often quick but not instant. It is usually tied to the passport you apply with, so a new South Africa passport means a new application.
Long stay
Staying in Israel longer
Living here takes a residence permit. 4 routes researched:
- Family ×2
- Work / sponsored
- Student
What changes
South Africa and Israel side by side
| South Africa | Israel | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Pretoria | Jerusalem |
| Languages | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English | Hebrew, Arabic |
| Currency | South African Rand | Israeli New Shekel |
| GDP per person (2025) | $6,598 | $60,337 |
| Population | 64.7M | 10.1M |
GDP and population: World Bank.