Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about traveling to Israel.
Caesarea
Sea of Galilee
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Nazareth
Capernaum
Garden of Gethsemane
The Temple Mount
Mount Carmel
Ariel, Capital of Samaria
The Garden Tomb
En Gedi
Jordan River Baptism
Mount of Olives
The Western Wall
The Dead Sea
WHERE DO YOU
Go
Passports take 4 – 6 Weeks to process – Do not wait to apply!
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Download and fill out the DS-11 Form from www. travel.state.gov or get this form at Passport authorized Post Offices.
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Get your 2×2 Passport Picture. Walgreens & CVS have $2 off coupons on their websites. Most authorized Post Office Passport locations also offer this service.
*A list of authorized Passport Locations can be found on
Take the following to an authorized Post Office Passport Location:
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Filled-Out DS-11 Form
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One of the Following: Birth Certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, Certificate of Naturalization/Citizenship
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One of the Following: Valid Driver’s License (plus a second ID if issued in a different state than where you apply), Undamaged U.S. Passport (if issued less than 15 years ago), Certificate of Naturalization, Valid government ID (city, state, or federal), Valid Military ID
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$110 Application Fee for Passport Book** (must be cash or money order) and $25 Execution Fee
**You only need a Passport Book, you do not need the Passport Card. The Passport Card is not valid for travel to Israel.
HOW TO GET YOUR
Passport
It’s not necessary to on the journey; however, we highly recommend traveler insurance for our travelers.
We can provide recommendations upon
your request.
DO I NEED
Travelers Insurance
You can go to the following website to see if your country requires a Visa to go to Israel:
http://mfa.gov.il/MFA/ConsularServices/Documents/VisaRequirements-Tourists.pdf