Visa Information
Visa-free for US, UK, Canada, Australia, most EU for 90 days.
No visa needed. ETA-IL electronic entry form being implemented.
- Israeli passport stamp may cause issues entering some Arab/Muslim countries.
- You can request the stamp on a separate paper.
- Security screening at Ben Gurion Airport is thorough — arrive 3 hours early.
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Safety & Health
Tourist areas (Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Dead Sea) have been generally safe historically. ONGOING CONFLICT since October 2023 — check current advisories. Rocket attacks, military operations, and security incidents. Gaza border area is a war zone.
- Old City Jerusalem: aggressive vendors and fake guides.
- Taxi overcharging — use Gett app.
- Excellent world-class healthcare.
- Extreme heat in Negev desert.
ACTIVE CONFLICT since October 2023. Check government advisories before planning. Gaza is a war zone. West Bank has restrictions. Rocket attacks have reached Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
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Cultural Tips
- Visit Jerusalem's Old City — sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
- Float in the Dead Sea.
- Try falafel, hummus, shakshuka, and sabich.
- Don't discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict casually — it's deeply polarizing.
- Don't photograph military personnel.
- Don't visit the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif without understanding the rules and tensions.
Tip 10–15% at restaurants. NIS 10–20 for tour guides.
Casual in Tel Aviv. Modest in Jerusalem (cover shoulders and knees at holy sites). Ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods require conservative dress.
Jewish majority. Muslim, Christian, Druze minorities. Jerusalem is sacred to all three Abrahamic faiths. Shabbat (Friday sunset to Saturday sunset) — many businesses close. Respect all traditions at holy sites.
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