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Israel Visa Requirements

For 🇺🇸 United States passport holders

Visa Free
90 days max stay
Free visa cost
N/A processing
Jerusalem
Asia
ILS (₪)
Hebrew, Arabic
UTC+2

Great news! United States passport holders can enter Israel without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Visa-free for US citizens. ETA-IL may be required.

Entry Requirements

Passport Validity

6 months beyond stay

Blank Pages

2 page(s) required

Multiple Entry

Allowed

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.

Full health guide

Money & Costs

Israeli Shekel ILS

Daily Budget (USD)

Budget $70
Mid-range $150
Luxury $350+

Cards & ATMs

Widely accepted.

Tipping

10-15% in restaurants.

Practical Info

Power Type C, H, 230V, 50Hz
Driving Right side
Time Zone 7 hours ahead of Eastern.
Mobile/SIM Buy at airport or Cellcom, Partner, Pelephone.

Emergency Numbers

Police: 100
Ambulance: 101
Fire: 102

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.

United States Embassy

14 David Flusser St, Jerusalem

+972 2 630-4000

https://il.usembassy.gov