Israel entry requirements for UK travellers
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Israel: visa and passport rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Quick answer for UK travellers
- Visa
- No - visa-free for short tourist stays
- Vaccines
- 1 recommended, 3 to consider
- Driving permit
- 1968 Vienna Convention IDP if you plan to drive
Data is automatically refreshed from official UK government sources: gov.uk Foreign Travel Advice for visa and passport rules, NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro for vaccines, and gov.uk driving abroad guidance for International Driving Permits. Not medical advice - always confirm with a travel-health professional and the Israel embassy before you travel. Read our full methodology →
Entry requirements for Israel
Passport validity
To enter Israel or Palestine, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 90 days after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Visas
British passport holders do not normally need a visa for short tourist stays.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice - Israel · checked . Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Israel
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago.
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4 weeks before travelPolio Consider
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
Pre-exposure for those with occupational risk, limited medical access, high-risk activities, and long stays (1+ month).
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Consider
Consider for those with increased risk activities, frequent or long-stay travellers, and laboratory personnel.
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro - Israel · checked . Cross-check against NHS Fit for Travel and US CDC Traveller's Health.
Driving in Israel
To drive in Israel with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1968 Vienna Convention.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) - find an issuing store.
Israel travel: frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Israel from the UK?
No - British passport holders don't normally need a visa for short tourist stays in Israel. Always confirm with the UK government's foreign travel advice before booking.
What vaccines do I need for Israel?
No vaccines are listed as required for Israel, but Tetanus / Diphtheria are recommended for UK travellers based on NaTHNaC guidance. Some vaccines need several weeks for full protection - book a travel clinic appointment well before you fly.
Do I need an International Driving Permit for Israel?
If you plan to drive in Israel on a UK licence, you may need an International Driving Permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention. UK IDPs are issued by PayPoint in person and cost £5.50.
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