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Travelling to Israel?

Everything you need for Israel, sorted before you land: data, visa, insurance and lounges.

JAFFA, TEL AVIV · PH. ZAIRON / CC BY-SA 4.0 · TLV

TRIP FILE DATA

Jerusalem’s old city is one square kilometre and holds the holiest ground of three religions, which explains more than any guidebook. Israel also has Tel Aviv on the beach an hour away, and the Dead Sea, where you cannot sink.

REGION: Middle East
CURRENCY: Israeli New ShekelILS
CAPITAL: Jerusalem
PLUGS: Type C / H230 V
LANGUAGE: Hebrew · Arabic
AREA: 20,770km²

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Travel notes for Israel

IL / FIELD NOTES

OVERVIEW

The lay of the land

With 5 neighbours sharing a border, Israel lends itself to chaining. Overland isn’t plan B: it’s often faster and you always see more.

STAYING CONNECTED

Data the moment you land

Skip roaming charges and airport-SIM queues: an Ozu eSIM installs before you fly and switches on the second you land. Plans run from 1 GB to 20 GB, valid up to 30 days, with unlimited day passes for longer stays. It runs on local networks, so there’s no bill shock when you get home.

WHEN TO GO

Timing your trip

In Israel the calendar works the European way: July and August are the expensive, crowded part. November and February the cheap, cold one. The months in between are where the trick is.

MONEY

Paying your way

Tipping is a local custom, not a universal one: in some countries it’s built into the bill, in others it’s an insult, and in others it’s how the staff actually get paid. Ask once when you arrive and you’ll stop guessing at every table.

ENTRY

Documents & cover

Check whether your destination wants an electronic authorisation before boarding: these are done online and can take days to come back. And always confirm with the country’s own official source, because these rules change without notice and guides go stale.

LANGUAGE

Getting understood

When you share no language at all, writing beats talking: type it, show the screen, let them type back. Speaking louder and slower has never worked for anybody.

Bordering countries

Egypt

Jordan

Lebanon

Your pre-flight checklist

IL / PRE-FLIGHT

01
DATA
Stay connected
Local-network data everywhere in Israel, from the second you land. Choose truly unlimited by days or a fixed pack: hotspot included, delivered by email in seconds and activated only when you arrive.
- 1 GB · 7 days€1.99
- 3 GB · 14 days€3.99
- 5 GB · 21 days€5.99
- ∞ Unlimited data · 1-30 days: from €1.43/day
See eSIM plans
02
LAYOVER
Lounges at your airports
Skip the terminal chaos at Israel’s main airports: pay-per-visit lounges with coffee, wifi, showers and quiet. Whatever airline or class you fly.
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Browse lounges
03
COVER
Travel insurance
One clinic visit abroad can cost more than the whole trip. Full medical cover in Israel from day one: plus cancellation, baggage and 24/7 human help in your language.
Medical expenses abroadTrip cancellationBaggage and techRepatriation and 24/7 help
Get a quote
04
ENTRY
Visa and entry
Entry rules for Israel depend on your nationality. Check yours in 10 seconds, and if you do need a visa, the application is fully online.
Check your nationality
05
FAST TRACK
Airport fast track
COMING SOON
Skip the security queue at 300+ airports.
06
CLAIMS
Flight compensation
COMING SOON
Delayed or cancelled? Claim up to €600.

THE MEMBER MATH

This trip with Ozu+

Your monthly 10 GB eSIM for Israel would be included, and your lounge visit is yours to use at your departure airport.

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Good to know

IL / FAQ

Do I need a visa for Israel?

Entry rules for Israel depend on your nationality. Check yours in 10 seconds, and if you do need a visa, the application is fully online.

Will my phone work in Israel?

Yes. With a Israel travel eSIM your phone connects to local networks directly: no roaming charges, and you keep your number and WhatsApp as always.

How much does mobile data cost in Israel?

Data packs start at €1.99 and unlimited plans from €1.43 per day, depending on trip length. Every plan includes hotspot and instant email delivery.

When should I buy my Israel eSIM?

Any time before you fly. It installs in 2 minutes and stays dormant: it only activates when you connect to a network in Israel, so buying early costs nothing.