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Israel Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
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To enter Israel as a tourist, a passport valid for a minimum of six months from the date of entry is required by the nationals referred to in the chart above. Also, a valid departure ticket out of the country within three months is required unless you have a visa allowing you to stay longer.
Due to a lack of diplomatic relations between Israel and many Arabic or predominantly Muslim countries, those with Israel entry stamps in their passports will not be allowed to enter the Arabic countries in question. To alleviate this issue, visitors are now given an entry card instead of a stamp on arrival to Israel, which you must keep until you leave.
While Israel doesn't stamp in your passport, the Jordanian authority may stamp to indicate that you are going to or have been to Israel when crossing from Jordan to Israel and vice versa. You can politely request them not to do so before handing in your passport and they will stamp on a form instead.
As of March 2017, foreign nationals may be refused entry to Israel if they have publicly called for a boycott of the country, or support an organisation that has called for it.
Visas are not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days for the purpose of tourism. If you are from a country not listed above, please contact a consulate near you.
Please note: Travelers from countries that are exempt from visa requirements for Israel need an electronic entry permit (ETA-IL). The ETA-IL can be applied for online. It costs NIS25 (approx. £5.30 ) and is valid for two years or can be used until the end of the validity of the passport.
For those who require a B2 (visitor visa), the cost is US$28 / £21, while a student visa to Israel costs US$57 / £42.
An A/1 temporary resident visa can be issued to those who are eligible for immigration under the Law of Return.
A visitor who wishes to extend his visit must submit an application at one of the regional population administration offices of the Ministry of the Interior.
Entry with pets is only allowed at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), Haifa seaport, Ashdod seaport and Eilat seaport.
Israel does not quarantine healthy pets who meet the following requirements: pets must have a 15-digit ISO pet microchip, and must be vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days (but not more than one year) before travel. More than 30 days after vaccination, your pet must have a blood titer test. Within 10 days of travel, the Israel Veterinary Certificate must be completed and stamped by the country of origin. Pets under the age of three months cannot be brought into Israel.
Embassies and tourist offices
British Embassy in Israel
Embassy of Israel in the USA
Embassy of Israel in the UK
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