Israel allows payment of entry fees using Russian cards at VFS Global centers

Israel has allowed payment of the Electronic Entry Authorization (ETA-IL) fee using a Russian bank card or cash. Such applications have begun to be accepted at VFS Global visa centers in dozens of Russian cities, TASS reports, citing the press service of the Israeli Ministry of Tourism.

“Registration through VFS Global is the only authorized partner of the Embassy of the State of Israel in the Russian Federation for processing applications for ETA-IL,” the ministry noted. “The cost of filing an application is 25 Israeli shekels, as well as a VFS Global service fee of $5. Payment is accepted in rubles cash or Russian bank card.”

Relevant applications are accepted. A complete list of VFS Global centers in Russian cities can be found on the visa operator’s website.