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Passports:
Passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond
intended date of arrival required by all nationals referred to in
the chart above.
Visas
Not required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart
above for stays of up to three months except:
(a) 1. nationals of Germany if born before 1 January 1928 who
do require a visa; (b) nationals of Bulgaria and Romania who
do require, but do not have to pay for, a visa.
Note: All nationals require a stamp on arrival.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are
advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Visa Note
It is advisable to check with nearest consulate (or consular section
at embassy) for visa requirements before traveling to Israel as
requirements may vary for some nationals.
Tourist/Entry: £11 (cash only, or £12 postal order).
Cruise ship passengers visiting Israel will be issued Landing
Cards, allowing them to remain in the country for as long as the
ship is in port. No visa applications are required.
As a concession to travelers intending to travel at a later date to
countries with entry restrictions for visitors to Israel, entry
stamps will, on request, be entered only on the entry form AL-17 and
not on the passport. This facility is not available to those
required to obtain their Israeli visas in advance.
Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Details
for details.
Working Days Required
Some visas will require authorization from Israel and so it is
advisable to contact the embassy before booking travel tickets.
Generally tourists are advised to allow seven working days.
Warning
Travelers are advised against all travel to the Gaza strip because
of the security situation. Despite the ceasefire between Palestinian
militant groups and Israel effective from November 2006, there
continue to be frequent clashes between armed Palestinian groups and
attacks on individuals, resulting in deaths and injuries. On 26-28
January 2007 around 27 Palestinians were killed during clashes, the
majority of them in the Gaza Strip, and factional tension remains
high.
Travelers are also advised against all travel to the Gaza strip
because of the threat of kidnap. The Palestinian security forces
continue to advise us that there is a particularly high threat
against British nationals. British nationals have been kidnapped and
held for up to two weeks in previous incidents.
Those who decide to travel to or remain in Gaza despite this advice
should review their security arrangements and seek professional
security advice on whether they are adequate.
Travelers are still advised against all travel to the Sheba’a Farms
and Ghajar on the border with Lebanon because of on-going military
operations.
Travelers are advised against all but essential travel to the West
Bank. Terrorist groups continue to maintain the intent and
capability to kidnap foreign nationals, particularly in Nablus and
the northern West Bank. On 23 January 2007, three French diplomats
were held for several hours in Nablus by an armed group before being
released. On 26-28 January 2007 factional violence in Gaza spread to
the West Bank, increasing the threat of kidnapping and street
violence.
There are frequent demonstrations in Ramallah and elsewhere in the
West Bank, some of which have turned violent.
Travelers are strongly advised to maintain a high level of vigilance
when traveling anywhere in East or West Jerusalem, and to follow
local advice. There are frequent demonstrations in the Old City,
which have the potential to turn violent. Those who visit the Old
City should take sensible precautions to protect themselves
and their belongings.
A high threat from terrorism and military activity in Israel and in
the Occupied Territories remains. On 29 January 2007, a suicide
bomber killed and injured several people in the Red Sea resort of
Eilat. On 8 November 2006, Israeli military action in Gaza resulted
in at least 20 deaths. Palestinian militant groups have since
threatened attacks inside green line Israel. On 17 April 2006, a
suicide bomber killed nine people and injured around 65 in an attack
at the Old Central Bus Station in Tel Aviv. | 
