Passport
Before passports: How travelers crossed borders
The passport was not the beginning of travel documentation, but the result of centuries of attempts to control movement, identity and access across borders.
PremiumPremium'Insurance certificate for escape': Israelis reclaim German citizenship in record numbers
Ex-IDF soldier convicted for using foreign passport to enter Iraq, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia
Israel's passport climbs to record high in Henley Passport Index despite conflicts
US embassy in Israel resumes regular operations after lifting of restrictions
Although the directive requiring embassy personnel and their families to remain in protected areas has been lifted, travel restrictions remain in place.
We tested: The Satechi passport cover with Apple’s tracking technology - is it worth the price?
A new passport cover from Satechi offers integration with Apple’s Find My app, wireless charging, and credit card protection. What can it do, and how much will you pay for this convenience?
I still trust my Israeli passport because I have faith in the Israeli people - opinion
As a Jew, the fear that something might happen to you is not abstract. It’s real. And if it ever does, I would bet every dollar I have that my Israeli passport would save me.
Getting a German Passport by Jewish Descent
What’s the path to German citizenship for descendants of German Jews? Our expert legal team explains the process and helps you acquire your European passport.
Trump passport policy discriminates against transgender people, judge rules
The State Department soon after changed its passport policy to "request the applicant’s biological sex at birth,” rather than permitting applicants to self-identify their sex.
Bangladesh restores ‘except for Israel’ inscription on passports
When the phrase was removed in 2021, Israeli officials hoped it was a sign of warming relations.
Fear in the sky: How to avoid flying over enemy territory, what to do if you land there
The best advice is as follows: If you are flying with an Israeli passport, it’s recommended to fly with Israeli airlines.
United Airlines flight to Shanghai diverts after pilot forgets passport
“The pilot did not have their passport onboard,” United Airlines said in a statement. “We arranged for a new crew to take our customers to their destination that evening."
Israeli passport ranks as 19th most powerful passport
Israeli passport holders are able to travel to 170 countries without a visa, with some destinations requiring a visa on arrival or an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA).
All travelers to Israel must obtain visa starting January 2025
Once obtained, the ETA-IL stays valid for up to two years, or until the traveler's current passport expires – whichever comes first.
