Israel/U.S.: Steps Towards a Visa Waiver Program

Key Points  

• Israel and the United States signed a reciprocity agreement, which aims to grant Israel acceptance into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program 

Overview  

The government of Israel and the United States (U.S.) signed a reciprocity agreement, which aims to grant Israel acceptance into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The government published the reciprocity outline on 20 July 2023, which is one of the key features of the VWP.  

The reciprocity outline will allow any American citizen to enter Israel, and subsequently when Israel is accepted into the program, will allow Israeli citizens to enter the USA without a visa. This reciprocity outline will apply to all American citizens, including those with dual citizenship and those who are residents of Judea and Samaria and the Gaza Strip. 

For all the information concerning arrangements for American-Palestinian tourists to enter Israel, please visit the website. 

What are the Changes?  

The Israeli government and the government of the U.S. signed an agreement that aims to facilitate visa-free travel between citizens of the two countries. According to the Israeli government announcement, these measures will create stronger diplomatic bonds between the two countries.   

Looking Ahead  

Continue to check the government of Israel’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.