Travel

Visitors traveling to Israel are required to hold a passport valid for at least six months from the day they are set to depart from the country. All visitors to Israel are entitled to remain in the country for up to three months from the date of their arrival.

In order to make travel to Israel easier, many countries have a Visa Waiver Program with Israel, allowing citizens to visit without arranging a visa in advance.

People traveling out of Israel on Israeli passports are banned from entering twelve countries, including: Algeria, Brunei, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Yemen.

An exception to this ban is Iraqi Kurdistan, which does have established relations with Israel.

Despite these countries, the Israeli passport is considered strong, and those traveling on it have visa or visa-free arrival access to 160 different countries and territories.

When leaving and entering Israel, travelers with Israeli passports are required to present them, no matter what other passports they hold from other countries.

Tel Dan Nature Reserve damaged by missile in war; here is how it looks after restoration

After a long closure, the Tel Dan Nature Reserve reopens with a visitor service center, access road, and parking lot rehabilitated at a cost of NIS 2.5 million.

AUGUST 13, 2026|ByWALLA! TOURISM

"We welcome the renewal of the service center." The renovated entrance to Tel Dan

They're from Greece, but they'll fly you to Italy. Bluebird flight attendants

Israeli airline opens flights to four destinations in Italy

Bluebird, the Israeli-owned Greek airline, is expanding operations from Ben-Gurion Airport and starting in September will operate direct flights to Rome, Bologna, Naples, and Bergamo.

AUGUST 12, 2026|ByZIV REINSTEIN

Your kids will love it

We were the only guests at this charming hotel, and it was heartbreaking

The shores of the Sea of Galilee are empty midweek, as are the shops and tourist sites in the North. Is it because everyone is traveling abroad for the summer, or are Israelis still afraid?

AUGUST 10, 2026|ByLIHI SHORESH

LA PERLA was established in 1956, when Ernesto and Anni Costa opened a small guesthouse in this well-known ski area just opposite the family’s traditional home.

Hotel La Perla: A wonderful way to visit the Dolomites - review

From private mountain trails to a 35,000-bottle wine collection, La Perla offers a blend of Alpine adventure, family tradition and luxury.

AUGUST 8, 2026|ByLINDA GRADSTEIN

Dubai, Israel, and the impact of the Iran war on hospitality

As regional tensions escalated into direct confrontation with Iran, the impact on Dubai’s tourism sector, so beloved by Israeli travelers, was almost immediate.

MAY 3, 2026ByMOTTI VERSES

DUBAI’S SKYLINE of hotels.

The 35-minute miracle: Inside Jerusalem’s best-kept Dead Sea escape

From the heart of the city to the lowest and most healing place on Earth, it is a mere 35-minute trip.

MAY 2, 2026ByNOAM BEDEIN

Swimming in the sinkholes. Part of an immersive sunrise excursion, a mineral dip in the freshwater sinkholes offers a restorative and wild experience on the rugged northern shores.

Everything you need to know about Europe’s new travel capital

Between the Balkans and Greece lies Albania, which offers everything you could dream of: Culture and rich history, magical coastal towns with white sand, mountain trips, and much more.

APRIL 30, 2026ByWALLA! TOURISM

Albania

Jewish Shanghai: From refuge to renewal, exploring the living history of a city’s Jewish legacy

In this episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast – Travel Edition, Mark and David discover Shanghai's Jewish history.

APRIL 28, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS

Adding Hebrew letters to a dreidel at the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum.

Samsonite luggage takes prime-time spotlight in Big Brother Israel 2026

The brand’s UPSCAPE summer edition entered the Reshet 13 reality show with bold limited-edition colors, a 145-liter capacity, and a recommended price of NIS 1,550.

APRIL 26, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

UPSCAPE Samsonite luggage

Looking for a challenge with the kids? The desert trail that will surprise you

Nahal Abuv offers a short but challenging route – an unusual family experience suitable for children experienced in hiking and for parents looking for a bit more action on their next trip.

APRIL 20, 2026ByZIV REINSTEIN

Nahal Abuv

Rumbula Forest: Latvia’s forgotten mass graves

Beneath the quiet soil of Rumbula Forest lie some of the largest mass graves in the world, graves that hold the memories of 25,000 Jewish men, women, and children.

APRIL 20, 2026ByJACOB MAOR

THE PATH leading into the Rumbula Forest, appearing pastoral today.

Soaking in Budapest: Thermal tradition, Jewish legacy, and a city reborn after dark

Long before domes, synagogues, and ruin bars, there were springs. Budapest sits on more than 120 natural thermal sources. Romans channeled them. Later rulers built over them.

APRIL 20, 2026ByDAVID ZEV HARRIS, MARK GORDON

THE HUNGARIAN parliament building as seen across the Danube from Budapest Castle.

Samsonite launches INTUO luggage series in Israel ahead of summer 2026 travel season

Roltime Group offers award-winning hard-shell suitcases at special prices for travelers preparing for the summer holiday season.

APRIL 16, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The INTUO series is currently available at Samsonite retail stores across Israel.

Vienna: A Jewish story of resilience and rupture

In this episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast – Travel Edition, Mark and David discover Vienna's Jewish history.

APRIL 14, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS

The waiting room in Vienna Sigmund Freud's clinic