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Visitors traveling to Israel are required to hold a passport valid for at least six months from the day they are set to depart from the country. All visitors to Israel are entitled to remain in the country for up to three months from the date of their arrival.

In order to make travel to Israel easier, many countries have a Visa Waiver Program with Israel, allowing citizens to visit without arranging a visa in advance.

People traveling out of Israel on Israeli passports are banned from entering twelve countries, including: Algeria, Brunei, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Yemen.

An exception to this ban is Iraqi Kurdistan, which does have established relations with Israel. 

Despite these countries, the Israeli passport is considered strong, and those traveling on it have visa or visa-free arrival access to 160 different countries and territories. 

When leaving and entering Israel, travelers with Israeli passports are required to present them, no matter what other passports they hold from other countries.

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Albania the best-kept vacation secret for Israelis?

In Tirana, visitors can expect the same warm hospitality, as locals are eager to show off their hospitality chops as they welcome foreigners in restaurants, bars, and hotels.

By HAREL KOPELMAN
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A spiritual excursion from the deep blue sea to the desert in Abu Dhabi

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 103.

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El Al reopens its luxury lounge at Ben Gurion Airport with a BELLBOY-led cocktail bar, Nespresso coffee, and a new design for enhanced passenger privacy, following a multi-million shekel upgrade.

By MAARIV TOURISM DESK
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Exploring the majestic Buddhist temples and heritage sites in northern Thailand

With almost 1,000 islands and 2,400 km. of coastline, Israelis flock to the beaches in large numbers all year round, enjoying the ultimate relaxation together with amazing cheap food experiences.

By MOTTI VERSES
16/03/2025

Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, memo says

That order directed several cabinet members to submit by March 21 a list of countries from which travel should be partly or fully suspended.

By REUTERS
15/03/2025

The Caribbean paradise Israelis are missing: Perfect beaches and a vibrant culture await

Pristine beaches, a vibrant old city, and great cuisine—discover a Caribbean gem Israelis will love. The catch? A stopover in Miami.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
13/03/2025

Costa Cruises: A taste of Italy at sea

Costa Smeralda, one of the company’s twin flagships, is currently plying the waters around the Persian Gulf, taking in destinations such as Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman. 

By DAVID ZEV HARRIS , MARK GORDON
13/03/2025

What you need to know about the new Nile cruise

Tour operator TUI expanded its river cruises outside Europe with the five-star, all-inclusive ship Al Horeya, which recently began sailing the Nile.

Kfar Maccabiah Hotel: A look at the 'ultimate Zionist hotel'

You won’t find a jazzy, up-to-the-minute hotel here. The decorative style is retro, and the wooden furniture could use a touch-up, but what’s missing in sleek design is compensated for in space.

Ben-Gurion Airport's Terminal 1 to reopen in last week of March

Israel Airports Authority estimates that 25% of all flights at Ben Gurion Airport will use Terminal 1, totaling about 1,377 flights during April.

By STAV LIVNE/GLOBES/TNS
09/03/2025
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