Israel Entry Requirements for U.S. Citizens

Entry Requirements for U.S. Citizens: Israel, West Bank, Gaza, Jordan & Allenby/King Hussein Bridge

Last checked: September 19, 2025. Requirements can change quickly due to security conditions. Verify again right before you travel.

Israel (including Jerusalem)

• Passport validity: Valid for at least 90 days from the date of entry (airlines often prefer 6+ months).
• Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL): U.S. citizens who are visa-exempt must obtain an ETA-IL before travel. Typical stays up to 90 days per visit.
• Blank pages: At least one blank page recommended.
• Health: No routine vaccines required for entry; follow standard health guidance.
• Customs & currency: Cash declarations apply above set thresholds when entering/exiting by air or land.

Note: Entry requirements for Israel, West Bank, Gaza, Jordan & Allenby/King Hussein Bridgecan change quickly due to security conditions. Verify again right before you travel.

West Bank

• Access: If entering via Israel, you are subject to Israeli border control. No separate U.S. visa beyond what is required for Israel (including ETA-IL).
• Movement: Expect checkpoints, possible road closures, and changing security conditions. Carry your passport and any permits at all times.

Gaza Strip

• Travel strongly discouraged for tourists. Entry is highly restricted.
• Erez Crossing (Israel-Gaza): Permits are rarely granted and generally limited to narrowly defined humanitarian, official, or press reasons.
• Rafah Crossing (Egypt-Gaza): Operations are limited and unpredictable; separate Egyptian permissions required when open.

Jordan

• Passport validity: Jordan commonly 6+ months from entry.
• Visa: U.S. citizens need a Jordan visa. Visas on arrival are available at many entry points, but not at the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge (see below).

Allenby / King Hussein Bridge (Jordan ? West Bank/Israel)

• Jordanian visa at the Bridge: Not issued on arrival. Obtain a Jordanian visa in advance (unless you hold an official/diplomatic passport with different rules).
• Exit/entry fees: Expect border fees on departure/entry on both sides.
• Multiple entry to Jordan: If you already hold a valid (and, if needed, multiple-entry) Jordanian visa, you may re-enter via the Bridge while it remains valid.
• Operating hours & closures: Hours, capacity, and procedures can change with little notice due to security conditions. Always verify same-day status before traveling to the crossing.

Important Notes & Warnings

• Security situation: Conditions in and around Gaza, parts of the West Bank, and some border areas can change rapidly (closures, curfews, movement restrictions). See Travel Advisory
• Transport disruptions: Flights and land crossings may be reduced, delayed, or temporarily closed.
• Special cases: Travelers with Palestinian Authority IDs or dual nationality may be subject to different procedures and approval systems; check specific rules before travel.
• Always re-check: Confirm requirements (ETA-IL status, visas, border hours) close to your travel date.