Israel Visa Requirements
For 🇬🇧 United Kingdom passport holders
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
At least 1 page required
Multiple Entry
Single entry
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Safety Rating
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A/B, Typhoid.
Tap Water
Safe to drink
Safety Tips
Security situation variable. Avoid Gaza border. Check advisories. Tel Aviv generally safe.
Money & Costs
Currency
₪ Israeli Shekel (ILS)
Daily Budget (USD)
Budget: $70 · Mid: $150 · Luxury: $350+
Cards & ATMs
Widely accepted.
Tipping
10-15% in restaurants.
Practical Info
Power
Type C, H, 230V, 50Hz
Driving
Right side
Emergency
Police: 100
Ambulance: 101
Fire: 102
Mobile/SIM
Buy at airport or Cellcom, Partner, Pelephone.
Getting There
Airport Transfers
Ben Gurion: Train ₪13.5/15min to Tel Aviv. Taxi ₪150-200.
Local Transport
Buses and trains. Sheruts (shared taxis). Tel Aviv has bikes.
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
March-May and September-November. Avoid high holidays.
Cultural Notes
Jewish, Muslim, Christian holy sites. Shabbat observed. Direct communication style.
Insider Tips
Check security situation. Jerusalem holy sites have dress codes. Shabbat affects everything Friday-Saturday.
Dress Code
Modest at holy sites. Cover shoulders and knees.