Travelers must have a passport, valid six months longer than the stay and proof of a return airline ticket. Travel to Arab countries is often prohibited if the passport contains a stamp from Israel; travelers should have a separate sheet of paper stamped instead.
U.S. travelers entering Israel will receive a three-month visa upon arrival and may renew it at the Ministry of Interior in Jerusalem. Travelers with an official or diplomatic U.S. passport must have a visa from an Israeli embassy or consulate prior to arrival.
All persons entering Israel, the West Bank or Gaza may endure security and police record checks by the Israeli government. Travelers may be denied entry or be unable to leave the country with no explanation.
If Israeli authorities suspect you of being Arab or Muslin origin, you are likely to undergo lengthy and arduous questioning and may be denied entry into Israel.
Travel to Gaza and the West Bank is not advised by the State Department due to terrorist activity; you may be denied entry at the border if your intentions are to visit those regions.
