travel tips

israel tour passport matters

All passengers entering Israel must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond their scheduled date of exit from Israel.

For example, if your exit date is January 1, your passport must be valid until July 1 of the same year.

If you are a foreign resident residing in the United States, you will be required to travel with your Alien Registration Card in addition to a valid passport from your native country for departure and re-entry into the United States. Additionally, you may need to acquire an entry visa for Israel. Some of our clients have found this website helpful in determining their need to acquire an entry visa prior to arriving in Israel.

For US citizens who do not have a passport that meets the above requirement, Discipleship Travel LLC recommends immediate action to acquire a new passport. The process can take from weeks to months, depending on the State Department’s workload and federal holidays.

Passport applications are available at local government offices, most area post offices, and some libraries.  Passports are valid for ten years from date of issue (five years for applicants under eighteen).