Current travel advisories for Israel

Last Update: Friday, 16. April 2021 at 08:18

Please reconsider your need to travel to Israel.

Travel warnings for this region [to world map].

Current situation : 4.2 / 5

Israel is a country in Asia (Western Asia) with around 7 million citizens and a land mass of 20,770 km². We detected travel advisories from 6 sources for this country.

Bordering countries: 4.1 / 5

Israel shares land borders with 5 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 4.1 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Syria (5.0), Palestinian Territory (4.0), Egypt (3.9), Jordan with (3.7) and Lebanon with (3.7 of 5). See danger map of the region.

Current informationen on Covid-19

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports 836,158 cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).

There are 6,304 reported deaths associated with the disease in Israel.

Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu

Single advisories / travel warnings

New Zealand government

Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/israel-and-occupied-palestinian-territories

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
We currently advise that all New Zealanders do not travel overseas at this time due to the outbreak of COVID-19, associated health risks and widespread travel restrictions. The global situation remains complex and rapidly changing. International travel can be complicated with fewer international flights available and disruptions to transit routes and hubs. Any destination could experience a sudden increase in cases of COVID-19 and a heightened risk to travellers of contracting the virus. Strict health measures and movement restrictions could be imposed suddenly. Should you decide to travel despite our advice, be prepared to remain overseas longer than you intended. You should also be aware that your travel insurance may not cover travel disruption or medical expenses. Managed Isolation and Quarantine in New Zealand All travellers to New Zealand must undertake 14 days of government-provided managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ). Detailed information about MIQ requirements in New Zealand can be found at www.miq.govt.nz. Pre-departure testing requirements for travellers to New Zealand All travellers to New Zealand (excluding those from Antarctica, Australia and most Pacific Islands) must show evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result before departure. Detailed information about pre-departure testing requirements can be found on the Unite Against Covid-19 website here. We recognise that some New Zealanders do continue to live and travel overseas. We continue to provide destination-specific advice about other safety and security risks below.

Danger level: 0

Finnish government

Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/IL

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Iaktta särskild försiktighet - Israel, Västbanken och östra Jerusalem i Palestinska området: laktta särsklid försiktighet. Gaza, Palestinska området:Undvik alla resor. Gränsområdena mot Gaza, Libanon och Syrien: Undvik onödiga resor.I västra och östra Jerusalem och på Västbanken är det oroligt och det förekommer ofta våldsamheter. Enstaka våldsdåd förekommer i Israel.

Danger level: 3

Travel with higher caution..

US American government

Quelle: http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/israel-west-bank-and-gaza-travel-advisory.html

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Reconsider travel to Israel and the West Bank due to COVID-19, travel restrictions, and quarantine procedures instituted by the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority respectively. Exercise increased caution in Israel and the West Bank due to terrorism and civil unrest. Do not travel to Gaza due to COVID-19, terrorism, civil unrest, and armed conflict. Some areas have increased risk. Read the county information page and this entire Travel Advisory. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Israel due to COVID-19.   Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. Terrorist groups and lone-wolf terrorists continue plotting possible attacks in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. Violence can occur in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza without warning. There has been a marked increase in demonstrations throughout Israel, some with little or no warning. West Bank: U.S. government travel throughout the West Bank is extremely limited. Visit our website for Travel to High Risk Areas. Gaza:  The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Gaza as U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling there and are restricted from traveling close to the Gaza demarcation line.  Hamas, a U.S. government-designated foreign terrorist organization, controls the security infrastructure in Gaza. The security environment within Gaza and on its borders is dangerous and volatile. Sporadic mortar or rocket fire and corresponding Israeli military responses may occur at any time. During periods of unrest or armed conflict, the crossings between Gaza with Israel and Egypt may be closed. Visit our website for Travel to High Risk Areas.

Danger level: 4

Cypriot government

Quelle: http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2016.nsf/travel_en.html

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Avoid all travel to certain areas

Danger level: 4

Avoid all travel to certain areas.

Danish government

Quelle: http://um.dk/da/rejse-og-ophold/rejse-til-udlandet/rejsevejledninger/israel/

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Vi fraråder alle rejser til hele Israel for at minimere risikoen for smittespredning med nye COVID-19-varianter. Vi fraråder dermed også erhvervsrejser, men med visse undtagelser. Information om lokale restriktioner, karantæne- og testkrav kan findes hos den danske ambassade i Tel Aviv. Du kan læse mere om, hvordan du skal forholde dig, når du kommer hjem fra en udenlandsrejse på coronasmitte.dk. Rejseklar og Danskerlisten Du bør downloade vores app Rejseklar og tilmelde dig Danskerlisten, så modtager du information direkte fra os, hvis der sker større ændringer i indrejserestriktionerne, eller hvis rejsevejledningen skifter farve. Andre sikkerhedsrisici Hvis du rejser til Israel, bør du til enhver tid være opmærksom på din personlige sikkerhed pga. risikoen for terror. Vi fraråder alle ikke-nødvendige rejser til grænseområdet til Gazastriben pga. risikoen for raketangreb. Sikkerhedsrisiciene er så alvorlige, at du bør have helt særlige grunde til at besøge området.

Danger level: 5

Do not travel..

If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.

Warnindex Description

Extreme Warning (index value: 4.5 - 5)

You should avoid any trips. A high warning index is a sound indicator of potential harm to your health and well-being.

High Risk (index value: 3.5 - 4.5)

Travel should be reduced to a necessary minimum and be conducted with good preparation and high attention.

Medium Risk (index value: 2.5 - 3.5)

Warnings often relate to specific regions within a country. However, high attention is still advised when moving around.

Low Risk (index value: 0 - 2.5)

Usually this is an indicator that travelling in this country is relatively safe. Higher attention is advised with values > 1.

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Country information

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Basic facts

Citizens: around 7 million
Covering landmass: 20,770 km²
Electricity: 230V - 50Hz
Currency: Shekel (ILS)
ISO 2-Letter Code: IL
Phone prefix: +972
Top Level Domain: .il
Mobile frequencies (MHz): 900/1800/3G

Airports in Israel (extern)

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Frequently asked questions

This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Israel.

Is Israel safe to travel in 2020?

There are some travel advisories for Israel. With a risk index of 4.2 out of 5 possible point, we suggest you consult your local authorities before booking a flight.

How many countries have issued advisories for Israel?

We currently know of 6 countries having issued advisories for Israel.

What countries does Israel share land borders with?

Note of the displayed travel advisories

These travel advisories are automatically gathered. We use the RSS Feeds of the corresponding authorities of the single countries. In some cases, we analyse the website itself. Since the information originates from different countries and different countries have different understanding of danger and danger levels. Thus, the information displayed is an automized and normalized representation with no right to completeness and correctness. If a country is not shown, it doesn't necessarily mean it's safe. The information shown is a first indicator. Additional remark: the websites address does not endorse the situation of a 'Reisewarnung' (with its name). Often, it's just formal notifications by other countries. These can be the reason a country reaches scores of aorund 2.0 and still be a generally safe country to visit. Lower risk grades are usually no sign of a immanent threat!