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המלצות לתכנון נסיעה של התייר ומידע על מעברי גבול היבשתיים PLANNING YOUR TRIP AND INFORMATION REGARDING ISRAEL’S LAND GATEWAYS )ENGLISH) טאבה - TABA יצחק רבין - YITZHAK RABIN אלנבי -ALLENBY נהר הירדן - JORDAN RIVER 3102 מינהל תקינה, תפעול ואיכות השירות Legislation, Operation & Service Quality PLANNING YOUR TRIP Passport Control, Visas, Customs & Departure International travelers come to Israel for a wide variety of reasons, including tourism, business, medical treatment and certain types of temporary work. The type of visa needed is defined by immigration law, and relates to the principal purpose of the traveler. Please, note, a visa does not guarantee entry into Israel. In cooperation with the relevant authorities of the Israel Airport Authority and also Israel Incoming Tourism Association, we would like to reaffirm the directives which can assist at the gates of entrance and departure from Israel. 1. In order to coordinate the smooth passage of tourists between Israel and her neighboring countries, time and time again we requested that the Crossings be notified of planned arrivals and departures. This is especially important for tourists from countries which have visa in advance requirements. Enclosed is copy of the notice form. 2. We request your cooperation and of all the tourism trade. 3. For further information and queries, please contact: Ms. Nancy Shedlaz, Legislation, Operation and Service Quality Division, [email protected], Cell phone: 050 7214126 2 לכבוד : מנהל תורן - מסוף _________ הרינו להודיע על כניסת קבוצת נוסעים לישראל דרך המסוף. הקבוצה באחריות חברת: _________ ביום : בתאריך : בשעה ) משוערת (: ___________ _ מספר הנוסעים בקבוצה ולאום : ישראלים תיירים מעורבים הרינו להודיע על יציאת קבוצת נוסעים מישראל דרך המסוף. הקבוצה באחריות חברת : ________ ביום : בתאריך : בשעה ) משוערת (: מספר הנוסעים בקבוצה ולאום : _______ ישראלים תיירים מעורבים TO THE ATTENTION OF: DUTY MANAGER - BORDER TERMINAL at ______________ WE WOULD LIKE TO INFORM YOU ON THE ARRIVAL OF A GROUP ENTERING ISRAEL ARRIVAL DATE: _________________ DAY: _____________ TIME: ______ AGENCY NAME: __________ PAX NUMBER and NATIONALITY: ________ ISRAELIS TOURISTS MIXED WE WOULD LIKE TO INFORM YOU ON THE DEPARTURE OF A GROUP EXITING ISRAEL DEPARTURE DATE: ________________ DAY: ________ TIME: __________ AGENCY NAME: __________ PAX NUMBER and NATIONALITY: ________ ISRAELIS TOURISTS MIXED הנהלת המסוף ממליצה לשלם האגרות מראש לקבלת מידע נוסף אודות נהלי המעבר ותשלומי האגרה ניתן להתקשר ישירות למסוף. WE RECOMMEND YOU TO PAY THE BORDER TAX IN ADVANCE AT THE MAIN POST OFFICE :פרטים נוספים על מעברי הגבול היבשתיים בכלל ועל מסוף טאבה בפרט ניתן לקבל באתר FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE LOOK AT THE ISRAEL AIRPORT ASSOCIATION: http://www.iaa.gov.il/RASHAT/en-US/Borders/Taba 3 Passport Control Upon arrival in Israel, visitors undergo a security check and are requested to present a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of their departure. Arrival by Air and Land Crossings – Incoming travelers continue to the passenger luggage area after their passports have been inspected. Carts are at their disposal. From there, they continue to customs control and to the airport exit. The Population and Immigration Authority together with the Israel Airport Authority are currently engaging in major changes at Ben Gurion Airport which should promise smooth entrance into the country for tourists as well as citizens. Until recently, tourists wishing not to have their passports stamped can request from the border control to have their tourist visa stamped on "Form 17 AL" instead of their passport. While the concept of form 17 AL was intitated to alleviate various problems, its application only proved to form new ones. It became apparent to all that new and modern technological systems were necessary to meet the needs of the immigration and border control, security agencies, airport authorities as well as tourism authorities. With this in mind, the authorities developed the “Electronic Gate Pass” as a technological solution. With the press of a button, the card is printed at the Border Control station and includes the principle details of the traveler as in the first page of the passport. Such details are picture, full name, date of entrance and type of visa. The Gate Pass card opens the Gate to the area for luggage pickup without further delays and allows for departure from the Crossing. The tourist will be asked to keep the card at hand at all times. Passports and Visas All visitors to Israel must hold a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date they are departing the country. People with no nationality must hold a valid laissez passer, as well as a visa back to the country that issued it. 4 Tourist Visas Many countries have a Visa Waiver Program with Israel which allows their citizens to visit Israel without a visa arranged in advance. Before embarking on a trip, visitors desiring to stop in Israel for an extended visit or on their way to other destinations must check if they need a prearranged tourist visa. The list of countries specifies from which countries tourists are required to present a prearranged visa. All Visa Waiver Program travelers must present a machine-readable passport at the port of entry in order to enter Israel without a prearranged visa; otherwise a visa is required. This applies to tourists arriving with a passage card from countries with a Waiver Program who nonetheless require a prearranged visa. More detailed information can be found in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website www.mfa.gov.il regarding a detailed list from which countries a prearranged visa is necessary. Please note that tourists are in column of Nationals while Service refers to Diplomats on official service. http://www.mfa.gov.il/NR/rdonlyres/05664082-4C0C-4C2E-A593- C9D0C0B20C2A/0/VisaRequirements.pdf Visitors are entitled to remain in Israel up to three months from the date of their arrival, in accordance with the conditions of the visa issued to them. Visitors intending to work in Israel must submit a request to the Ministry of the Interior for a special visa. Important note for tourists continuing from Israel on to Arab countries (except Egypt and Jordan): It is recommended that you request that an Israeli stamp does not appear on your passport. You must notify the clerk of your request before your documents are stamped. The Electronic Gate Pass should alleviate such issues but nonetheless, we recommend such notification to the clerk. As of July 3, 2008, an official decision has been made that will no longer require entry stamps on foreign passports. In such cases, you must fill out form 17L including your personal details, and that form shall be stamped by passport control upon entry/exit. The form 17L will not be collected upon exit as it is necessary for the collection of tax refunds and proof of legal entry. Extension of Your Stay Your visa can be extended (fee required) at the Ministry of the Interior office closest to you, please call their call center at: 1 700 55 1111. 5 Tourists can fill out the form from the website in advance: http://www.piba.gov.il/Subject/VisaAndPosition/Documents/HaarachatRishayon.pdf and forward the form to the closest Population and Immigration office. Customs There is a two-lane customs transit system, one green and the other red, at Ben Gurion Airport and the various Crossing Points. Visitors who do not have goods to be declared may go through the green lane at the exit from the passenger arrival hall. Articles that do not need to be declared: Personal clothing, shoes and cosmetics – in quantities that can usually be carried in the traveler’s hand baggage. Alcoholic beverages – up to one liter for hard liquor and up to two liters for wine, per person aged 18 and over. Tobacco of all types – up to 250 grams per person aged 18 and over. Presents and other commodities – items other than alcoholic beverages, alcoholic perfumes, tobacco, and television sets, costing up to $200 per person two years of age or older, as determined by the clerk at the entrance terminal, according to lists in his possession. Food – up to a total weight of three kilograms, on condition that the weight of each type of food does not exceed one kilogram. Additional items such as cameras, binoculars, personal jewelry, musical instruments, camping or sports equipment, bicycle and other like articles. Visitors with goods for which a deposit must be paid that will be returned to them when they leave Israel must go through the red lane. Visitors with items not appearing in the list of duty free items or in the list of taxable items must also go through the red lane and declare them. In case of doubt, the tax authorities recommend going through the red lane. Failure to declare taxable items represents an offense, for which the traveler must pay an administrative fine, be prosecuted or have the goods confiscated. It is forbidden to import the following items into Israel without a license issued in advance: plants, firearms, raw meat, raw materials, counterfeit currency or documents, knife or penknife not intended for professional use, etc. 6 It is permitted to import vehicles for personal use. Visitors are also allowed to purchase a tax-exempt vehicle in Israel, on condition that they undertake to take it out of Israel upon leaving the country, and this no later than one year from the date of the tax exemption or its purchase. In order to receive a tax exemption, a foreign license and an insurance policy that are valid in Israel must be presented. Address: Department of Customs, 5 Bank of Israel Street, The Government Complex, Jerusalem. Telephone – 972-2-6664000 Leaving Israel Security Check Passengers must arrive at the airport three hours before departure time.

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