Entry Requirements

Visas are granted at no charge without advance request to citizens of the U.S., Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and the U.K. upon their entry to Israel, provided they have a passport valid for at least 9 months after the date of arrival. A tourist visa is good for three months, and can normally be extended for three consecutive months at any branch of Israel’s Ministry of the Interior. A separate permit is required to work, study or settle in Israel.

Electricity

The electric current used in Israel, as in Europe, is 220 volts. American appliances can be used by buying an inexpensive transformer. Outlets usually are compatible with Israeli three-pronged plugs; however, if an appliance has a two-prong plug, an inexpensive adapter can be purchased.