Israel
has excellent medical facilities and
tourists may go to all emergency
departments and first-aid centers.
However, any form of medical
treatment can be expensive. Health
centers are marked by the red Star
of David on a white background.
Medical insurance is recommended.
israel - visa and health:
Passport/ Visa
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
British
Yes
No
Yes
Australian
Yes
No
Yes
Canadian
Yes
No
Yes
USA
Yes
No
Yes
Other EU
Yes
1
Yes
Special Precautions
Certificate Required?
Yellow Fever
No
No
Cholera
No
No
Typhoid and Polio
1
N/A
Malaria
No
N/A
Passport Note
(a) Persons wishing
to proceed to an Arab country other
than Egypt or Jordan after visiting
Israel should ensure their passport
does not contain an Israeli visa or
stamp. However, persons permitted to
stay in Israel for a period of three
months or more will be required to
have an extension stamped in their
passport. (b) Former nationals of
Israel holding a foreign passport
must have written proof of having
given up Israeli identity, otherwise
they may be required to obtain a new
Israeli passport or renew their
original one.
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.
note:
Immunization against typhoid and poliomyelitis is sometimes
recommended.
