# Do New Zealand passport holders need a visa for Israel?

## Answer
New Zealand passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Israel, but no embassy visa.

- Requirement: eTA
- Maximum stay: 3 months
- Scope: Tourism, ordinary passport
- Action before travel: Yes, arrange in advance
- Data confidence: unverified

## Context
An electronic travel authorisation must be approved online before departure. No embassy visit.

Cook Islands does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a New Zealand passport.

Israel drives on the right, the opposite side to Cook Islands. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.
- Visa-free access context: 145 of 242 nationalities tracked

## Sources and freshness
- Canonical URL: https://visafreemap.com/visa/cook-islands/israel/
- Data as of: 2026-10-14
- Official source: [israel-entry.piba.gov.il](https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/api/getalldata) (checked September 3, 2026)

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

## Frequently asked questions
### Do New Zealand passport holders need a visa for Israel?
New Zealand passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Israel, but no embassy visa.

### How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Israel without a visa?
Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

### What currency is used in Israel?
Israeli new shekel (ILS).

### What is the emergency number in Israel?
100 / 101 / 102.

### Does Israel drive on the same side of the road as Cook Islands?
Israel drives on the right, the opposite side to Cook Islands. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

### What time zone is Israel in?
Jerusalem (UTC+3).

### What is the nearest airport to Israel?
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), about 40 km away.

### How many countries can enter Israel without a visa?
145 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Israel visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.


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