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 About Israel |
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There are so many ways to describe Israel. It is the place where Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven, the promised land of the Jews and the birthplace of Jesus. It is a hotspot for war and conflict, and the target for numerous international mediation efforts. But above all, it is one of the most strikingly beautiful and interesting destinations with diverse landscapes and spectacular mixture of old and new. |
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Visas |
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Citizens of Canada, USA, UK, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand need only their passport to enter Israel, unless the purpose of visit is to study or work. They are issued a tourist visa free of charge at the port of entry as long as the passport is valid for nine months after arrival. The tourist visa is valid for three months but can be extended through any office of the Ministry of the Interior. Citizens of all other nations require visa and passport to visit Israel. |
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Education |
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Israel has some top universities of the world such as the Ben Gurion University at Beer Sheva; Haifa University, Haifa; Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa; Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv and the Weizmann Institute of Sciences |
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Money and Costs |
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The currency is the new Israeli shekel (NIS) that is divided into 100 agorot. There are coins of 10 and 50 agorot, one and five NIS, and notes of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 NIS.
It is worthwhile to use US dollars in Israel, as most Israelis are familiar with US dollars. Most upscale hotels, HI hostels and car companies accept payment in US dollars, and if you pay this way you'll save yourself 17% VAT.
Major International Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere and most banks have ATMs. As commission charges are very high at places look around for a good deal at no-commission currency exchange bureaus.
Banks & Money Changers
Always check on the commission charged by the banks and convert large sums of money to avoid losing money with each transaction. Post Offices usually have the best rates and charge very little commission. ATMs in Israel are open twenty-four hours a day. Except for smaller establishments credit cards are accepted everywhere.
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Health |
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There are no particular health hazards in Israel but heat exhaustion and dehydration and heat stroke, especially in the desert, can spoil your vacation. So drink plenty of fluids. Buy street food from reputable stands. Sunburn can make you very uncomfortable so use plenty of sunscreen preferably SPF 15 or higher. Wear sunglasses in the day. In mosquito ridden areas wear long sleeves and long trousers, and carry repellents. Visitors are advised to invest in insurance as private health facilities in Israel are expensive. |
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Weights & Measures |
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The official system in the Israel is the Metric system, measuring weight and mass in Kilos and grams, and distance and length in kilometers, and centimeters. |
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Electricity |
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The electricity used in the Israel is a 240-v AC (50-60HZ), so you will need a converter when traveling from the US. |
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