Guide to travel to Israel

Looking for a Israel travel guide? If you still don’t know What do you need to travel to Israel?, we are going to explain everything you have to prepare for entering Israel and leaving. general information and Requirements to travel to Israel with its customs, laws and limitations in the customs of Israel. You have available this travel guide with the emergency telephone numbers, the best time to travel to israel and everything you need to know to travel safely.

ISRAEL DATA

Capital	Jerusalem (See map.)
Languages	Hebrew and Arabic
Currency	Israeli New Sheqel

Israel Overview

With the current situation you may have to fill out some kind of form to travel to Israel or covid Israel requirements, so we recommend you check What do you need to travel to Israel? or any destination in the country in this travel guide.

There is a possibility of incidents of political violence and protest demonstrations stemming from the current situation in relations between Israel and Palestine, in particular over the status of Jerusalem.

Added to this is a high level of tension in Iraq, Iran and the region following recent events in Baghdad.

Even when these types of actions are not aimed at foreigners and/or tourists, it is essential that you maintain a vigilant attitude and remain duly informed.

Guide to travel to Israel entry requirements

These are the Israel entry requirements:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry and until the date your trip ends.
• The immigration authorities in Israel can request very detailed information about the reasons for your trip, as well as check your luggage. It is recommended to collaborate with them.
• Foreigners who have previously worked in Israel in the areas of assistance, construction, home nursing, agriculture and other services, will not be able to visit Israel until at least one year after their departure from the country.
• If you find yourself in any of the following cases, you should consult your situation before traveling to Israel with the Israeli Ministry of the Interior or with the Israeli embassies abroad:
  • People who were previously expelled from Israel;
  • People who have illegally resided in Israel;
  • People who were previously denied entry to Israel;
  • People who want to visit a foreign worker in Israel;
  • Family members of foreign workers residing in Israel.
• Have family, work or financial ties in the place of origin that allow immigration personnel to be convinced that you will return to your country of origin.
• Have enough money to finance your stay in Israel, which depends on the activities to be carried out and the place where you will stay – hotel or house of friends or relatives.

Guide to travel to Israel requirements to leave

Once your stay is over, these are the Israeli exit requirements:

Upon your departure, you must show up at the airport three hours before your flight, as the departure formalities are rigorous, long and meticulous. Immigration authorities may require detailed information about the reasons for your stay in Israel. Computers, cameras, and photographic devices may be subject to inspection. It is recommended to cooperate at all times with immigration and security agents.

Israel customs information

• If you enter with more than $10,000 US dollars or its equivalent in other currencies, you must report it to the immigration authorities at the time of your arrival or departure from that country.
• It is forbidden to import: fresh meat, bananas and pineapples, fruits and vegetables from Africa and dogs and cats less than three months old.
• The introduction of the following products is not allowed: fresh meat, bananas and pineapples, fruits and vegetables from Africa. Additional information is available on the following page:

https://taxes.gov.il/English/customs/PersonalImport/Pages/CustomsTuristGuide.aspx (in English).

Israeli local currency

• The legal tender in Israel is the Israeli New Sheqel (“₪” or “NIS”, ILS). This is the only currency accepted in shops, restaurants and service stations.
• Throughout the country there are ATMs that accept different types of cards, the most widely accepted credit cards in Israel are Visa and MasterCard; American Express has less acceptance. It is recommended to change money at authorized exchange houses or withdraw money through the ATMs of the main banks, for example Bank HaPoalim and Bank Leumi.

For more information regarding the local currency or payment methods of the country, consult the section recommendations in money to travel abroad..

Israeli customs

Make sure you know the customs of the country so you can know what the best time to visit israel. Here are the most common.

• The expression “Shalom” (Peace) is used ambivalently to say “hello” and “goodbye”.
• From Friday at noon to Saturday night (during the celebration of the “Shabbat”), most of the commercial establishments are closed. Public transport is out of service during this period, except in Haifa (Carmelit).
• In Tel Aviv, minibuses circulate throughout the week (including Fridays and Saturdays) called “Moniot Sherut”. The main routes can be consulted at: https://tel-aviv.gov.il/en/Live/Transportation/Pages/PublicTransportaiton.aspx (in English).
• Various mobile applications, Moovit or bus.co.il, are currently used to find the best public transport routes and schedules.
• Sundays in Israel are business days (the business week runs from Sunday to Thursday).
• Generally the dress code in Israel is informal, however, in religious sites, as well as in the ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods of Jerusalem, discreet dress is required.

Is it safe to travel to Israel?

• The entrances to public places (shopping centers, hotels, among others) are generally guarded by guards, who check the contents of bags, boxes and packages of all visitors, and ask about the possible possession of firearms.
• To be informed about the recommendations of the Israeli government and up-to-date information on civil protection measures, it is recommended to visit the website of the Civil Protection Command: http://www.oref.org.il/894-en/Pakar.aspx (in English).

israeli laws

• Israeli law requires the carrying of some form of official identification at all times. It is recommended to bring with you an official photo ID and a copy of your Mexican passport
• It is recommended that you always carry a copy of your passport with a visa on hand during your stay in Israel, as well as obtain a copy of them and keep it in a safe place.
• In public places, access sites are generally guarded by guards who check the contents of bags, boxes and packages of all visitors and ask about the possible possession of firearms.
• Possession and consumption of drugs is prohibited. Depending on the seriousness of the crime, minimum penalties are established such as administrative arrests of up to 48 hours.

Other recommendations in a guide to travel to Israel

• Do not forget to notify your bank that you will travel to Israel, so that it can inform you how to act in case of theft or loss of your credit cards in Israel, or problems that you could have when withdrawing money with your cards abroad.
• Recommendations and more advice by topic or type of traveler, visit the section of recommendations for your trip abroad of this guide to traveling to Israel.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)