U.S. consular operations in Israel have resumed after the prior closure of the U.S. Branch Office in Tel Aviv and the pause in consular processing.
State Department Issues Worldwide Caution: What Visa Applicants and US Travelers Need to Know
On Feb. 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of State issued a Worldwide Caution security alert following the launch of U.S. combat operations in Iran.
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July 9 WEBINAR | Crossing Borders: US Business Immigration Strategies for Israeli Companies
Israeli companies aiming to expand into the United States are invited to a special webinar July 9, 2025, offering guidance on U.S. immigration law. The session will cover visa options, work permits, compliance strategies, hiring U.S.-based talent, and the latest legal updates—helping businesses navigate complex regulations and prepare for U.S. market entry.
Israel Launches Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA-IL) for Visa-Exempt Travelers, Including US Citizens
Many countries allow business travelers and tourists from visa-exempt nations to enter without visas for short stays, often with no pre-flight registration requirements. The list of countries now requiring pre-flight registration, however, continues to grow with Israel’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA-IL) system, which took effect Jan. 1, 2025. The system seeks to enhance national
Dec. 14 WEBINAR | Consular Confusion in a Complicated Time
GT Immigration Shareholder Kate Kalmykov will participate in a webinar hosted by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Rome District – Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Chapter Dec. 14, 2023, at 1:00 Eastern (GMT -5).
The program “Consular Confusion in a Complicated Time” will provide information to help colleagues manage IV/NIV cases and other consular
US Consulate in Tel Aviv Resumes Limited Operations for US Citizens and Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
This post provides the latest update with respect to consular section operations in Israel. After closures caused by the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel and subsequent security concerns, the U.S. consular posts in Israel have resumed essential U.S. citizen services and limited nonimmigrant visa services.
The U.S. Citizen Services Unit has established daily walk-in
DHS Moves Up Israel’s Eligibility for Visa Waiver Program to Oct. 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that starting Oct. 19, 2023, Israeli passport holders are eligible to apply for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), which, once granted, will allow them to travel to the United States for business or tourism without having to first apply for and obtain a visa.
U.S. Embassy in Cairo Cancels Visa Appointments for Oct. 22–25
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has cancelled most visa appointments scheduled for Oct. 22, 23, 24, and 25. Appointments on these days for student visas as well as emergency and priority appointments will proceed as scheduled.
The embassy has emailed visa applicants that their appointments have been cancelled “due to unforeseen circumstances” and directs affected
Israel at War: Emergency Guidance for US Citizens, Israelis on US Travel
With Israel under attack and the consequential war between the country and Hamas, Greenberg Traurig’s Immigration & Compliance team has prepared the below guidance for U.S. citizens and Israeli and third-country nationals seeking to travel to or from the United States.
Israel Joins Visa Waiver Program
The Department of Homeland Security and the State Department announced that Israel has been admitted to the Visa Waiver Program. Starting Nov. 30, 2023, Israeli passport holders are eligible to apply for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), which, once granted, will allow them to travel to the United States for business or tourism