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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "i%20have%20an%20IVisa%20permit%20to%20enter%20israel%20as%20a%20tourist%20that%20I%20got%20in%20March%202025.%20is%20it%20still%20valid%20for%20travel%20to%20israel%20in%20July%202026%2C%20or%20do%20i%20have%20to%20apply%20for%20a%20new%20one%3F%20I%20have%20the%20same%20passport%20and%20passport%20number.%20give%20a%20link%20to%20the%20relevant%20web%20page."
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "I checked the latest Israeli rules, but I didn\u2019t find anything that exactly matches having an \u201cIVisa permit\u201d issued in March 2025 (using the same passport) and whether it is still valid in July 2026. Because there are several overlapping systems, it depends on which specific permit you have\u2014an \u201centry visa\u201d issued via an embassy/consulate, or the newer \u201cETA-IL\u201d Electronic Travel Authorization system. I\u2019ll break down what\u2019s known as of now and help you figure out if you need to apply again.  \n\n---\n\n### What\u2019s ETA-IL?\n\n- Since **January 1, 2025**, Israel has introduced the **ETA-IL**, a system for visa-exempt travelers and others needing advance authorization. ([embassies.gov.il](https://embassies.gov.il/singapore/en/announcements/digital-entry-visa-tourists-electronic-travel-authorization-eta-il?utm_source=openai))  \n- The ETA-IL is valid for **two years** or until the passport expires \u2014 whichever comes first. During that validity you can use it for multiple entries, with each stay permitted for up to **90 days**. ([dovisa.com](https://dovisa.com/visas/israel/eta-il?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### What about traditional entry visas issued by embassies/consulates?\n\n- For those who are *not* in visa-exempt categories, or where ETA-IL doesn\u2019t apply, there are still \u201centry visas\u201d issued via embassies/consulates. ([embassies.gov.il](https://embassies.gov.il/berlin/en/services/foreign-citizens/entry-visa-visiting-or-touring-israel?utm_source=openai))  \n- These entry visas are typically valid for **three months from the date of issue** to enter Israel. After entry, the stay can be up to 90 days in most cases, depending on nationality, etc. ([embassies.gov.il](https://embassies.gov.il/berlin/en/services/foreign-citizens/entry-visa-visiting-or-touring-israel?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### Applying this to your situation\n\nYou said you got an \u201cIVisa permit \u2026 in March 2025\u201d and that you still have the same passport number. Here are two possible scenarios:\n\n**If your \u201cIVisa permit\u201d was an ETA-IL**  \nThen:\n\n- It should (in general) be valid for **two years** from March 2025 \u2192 that covers you through **March 2027**, unless your passport expired before then.  \n- Since your passport hasn\u2019t changed, you\u2019d still be under that same validity window. So travelling in **July 2026** should be fine under that ETA-IL.  \n\n**If your \u201cIVisa permit\u201d was a traditional consular entry visa**:\n\n- If it was a visa issued by an embassy, it likely had a **three-month validity** for entry (i.e. you must enter within three months of issuance). ([embassies.gov.il](https://embassies.gov.il/berlin/en/services/foreign-citizens/entry-visa-visiting-or-touring-israel?utm_source=openai))  \n- March 2025 + three months lands you in **June 2025**. Therefore, by **July 2026**, that visa would *not* be valid anymore for entry.  \n\n---\n\n### What to do now\n\nTo determine for sure:\n\n1. **Check exactly what kind of visa or permit you have** \u2014 is it labeled \u201cETA-IL / Electronic Travel Authorization\u201d or is it called an \u201centry visa issued by embassy / consulate\u201d?  \n2. **Check its expiry date or validity period** (if it\u2019s an ETA-IL, there should be a clearly stated expiration, or it will say \u201cvalid for 2 years or until passport expiry\u201d).  \n3. If you have a consular visa that had limited validity, double-check that \u201cvalid until entry\u201d date.\n\nIf you're unsure, the safest approach is to *apply for a new ETA-IL* before your July 2026 trip. Even if your older permit might still be valid under some conditions, having the correct, current authorization removes risk of being turned away at the border.\n\n---\n\n### Relevant official webpage\n\nHere is a reliable official source you should check for your situation:\n\n> \u201cDigital entry visa for tourists: Electronic Travel Authorization \u2013 ETA IL\u201d \u2014 Embassy of Israel Singapore (and the **official ETA-IL portal**)  \n> This page specifies that ETA-IL authorizations \u201care valid for two years, or until the passport expires (whichever comes first)\u201d. ([embassies.gov.il](https://embassies.gov.il/singapore/en/announcements/digital-entry-visa-tourists-electronic-travel-authorization-eta-il?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can help you identify exactly which type your permit is (by wording) and check your country\u2019s specific rules so you can decide with certainty. Do you want me to walk you through that?"
    }
]