Israel travel alerts

For more information ahead of travelling to Israel, please visit https://www.gov.il/en for the latest travel news and updates.

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Please check the travel advice for all countries in your itinerary.

Entry requirements

You must check all requirements before heading to the airport.

All Israeli citizens and residents aged 16 years and older, must show clearance to leave Israel, you will receive the clearance after submitting the exit statement form.

Passport

Your passport must be valid for the period of your intended stay. You may require longer validity by Embassy consular departments.

The Israeli border control won't stamp your passport. Instead, you'll be given a printed card called an "Electric Gate Pass". You'll need this in order to leave the arrival terminal and continue to collect your baggage. You are advised to keep the card with you at all times.

If you need more information, please contact the Israeli Embassy in London.

 

Visa

Most UK and EU passport holders don't need a visa to enter Israel if visiting for 90 days or less. If you wish to stay longer than 90 days you'll need to apply for a visa.

If don't hold a UK or EU passport, please check if you need a visa before travelling.

Airport guides

 

Dubai airport guide

Tel Aviv

Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)

View airport guide

If you are travelling with electrical items such as laptops or cameras you may be asked at customs to pay a refundable deposit.

For more information please visit the gov.uk website.