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Israel Travel Guide

Jerusalem Capital
ILS Currency
Hebrew Language
+972 Calling Code
Right Drives on

Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Visa-free Entry For Many Nationalities For Up To 90 Days; Check Specific Requirements Based On Nationality.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Entry form
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk Medium
Night Safety Caution
Common Scams
  • Fake tour guides
  • Overcharging

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 100
Response Speed Fast
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy 24h Common
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Good
Ride-sharing Apps Gett, Uber
Navigation Apps Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety Safe

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Apple Pay,google Pay,local App
ATM Availability High
Tipping 10-15% In Restaurants, Round Up For Taxis
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $50 Tourist: $120 Family: $300

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection Frowned Upon In Certain Areas
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict Regulations On Drugs
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
שלום
Shalom
Goodbye
להתראות
Lehitraot
Please
בבקשה
Bevakasha
Thank you
תודה
Toda
Sorry
סליחה
Slicha
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
אתה מדבר אנגלית?
Ata medaber anglit?
I don’t understand
אני לא מבין
Ani lo mevin
Can you speak slowly, please?
אתה יכול לדבר לאט, בבקשה?
Ata yachol ledaber le'at, bevakasha?
Can you help me, please?
אתה יכול לעזור לי, בבקשה?
Ata yachol la'azor li, bevakasha?
What does this mean?
מה המשמעות של זה?
Ma hamashma'ut shel ze?

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Disclaimer

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