Israel- a country that fascinates with its history, culture, nature and people. Acquaintance with her is a great holiday! But to get into this state, there are certain rules.

Israel belongs to the category of visa-free for many countries, for example, for Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Georgia. Every six months you can stay here without a tourist visa for no more than 90 days. During customs inspection, an arrival stamp is simply affixed to the passport (free of charge). Your passport must expire no earlier than 6 months from the date of entry into the State of Israel. If you are a citizen of a country with which Israel does not have a "visa-free agreement", then before traveling, you can obtain a tourist visa at the nearest Israeli embassy in your place of residence.

If children are traveling with you, they are recorded in your foreign passport, or each child must have their own passport. In the case of a child traveling with a tourist group, either relatives or acquaintances, a paper is required with the consent of both parents or stepfather, stepmother, guardians.

So, in order to safely enter the country you need to have with you:
1.the international passport,
2. return flights,
3.Voucher from the hotel or a confirmation form from the host,
4. cash or credit cards,
5. insurance policy.

Remember that the abolition of visas does not guarantee entry into the country. The permit is ultimately accepted by the border services when crossing the border. Therefore, going through customs control and answering questions from border guards, try to behave confidently and calmly so that even the thought of your unreliability does not slip through.

About Israeli customs

And here you are in Israel- a wonderful hospitable country that receives all guests with true cordiality. The first one who meets tourists on Israeli soil is the Israeli customs. To safely pass customs control, you need to have a return ticket, proof of accommodation (hotel or apartment, or a guest invitation), cash and insurance (preferably).

You can import duty-free into Israel:
- personal belongings,
- gifts worth $ 150,
- 250 g of tobacco or 250 pcs. cigarettes,
- 250 mg of perfume,
- 2 liters of wine or 1 liter of spirits.

If you are bringing with you a computer (laptop), VCR, video camera, diving equipment, electrical appliances worth more than $ 200, they are all declared. But, intended for personal use and used, they sweep through the "green corridor" and do not require declaration. It is strictly forbidden to import weapons, drugs, animals, plants, meat products. A pet can be transported by presenting a veterinary health certificate and a rabies vaccination certificate.

There is no need to show your sense of humor and joke when answering questions from Israeli border guards and airport workers, as well as customs officers of other countries. Otherwise, you risk getting to a separate inspection in the security room, where you will show all the insides of the suitcase, take off your clothes and so on. Not very nice. Therefore, to all questions, especially those related to weapons and drugs, answer succinctly, clearly and to the point, keeping calm and showing iron restraint. There is a special attitude towards pranksters at customs. You need to be aware of the fact that the border guards care about the safety of the country, including yours, during your journey across the Promised Land.

Go through this necessary procedure quickly, without much emotion and excesses. Then forget about her. And plunge into the sun, sea, smiles and positive emotions! After all, you are in Israel!

As in any other state, Israel has its own rules related to the import and export of certain groups of goods, valuables and other items. The list of such items is very long. You can import into the country goods for personal use that are not intended for sale or transfer to third parties. Without additional fees and taxes, you can enter two blocks of cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco, as well as two liters of wine and one liter of strong alcohol (alcohol and cigarettes are allowed only to persons who have reached the age of 18). It is allowed to carry no more than 250 ml of alcohol-based perfume per person. The total weight of food products should not exceed three kilograms, while the weight of one specific product cannot exceed one kilogram. There are no restrictions on the import of foreign currency into Israel, but an amount exceeding the equivalent of 100 thousand shekels must be declared without fail (export of currency is carried out in the same way).

It is forbidden to import weapons, drugs, dangerous goods, poisonous animals, and some types of knives into Israel. If you are taking any potent drugs, then before the trip you need to clarify whether such a drug is allowed to be imported into the country. Also, do not carry fermented milk products and fresh meat with you.

To bring animals, plants, plant products, radio transmitters and a number of other items into the country, you need to obtain an appropriate permit, otherwise their export, and even more so import will be impossible.

Passengers who arrive in Israel on vacation or for another purpose should be aware that Israeli airports have two corridors for passing customs control: green and red. The red corridor is considered to be more limited, and the green one is more free. Tourists can carry alcohol, personal hygiene products, shoes and other items through the green corridor. If you plan to carry expensive equipment with you, then you need to choose the red corridor.

There are no strict prohibitions and restrictions on the export of goods from Israel. Of course, drugs, weapons, explosives, psychotropic and other substances cannot be taken out of the country. It is also prohibited to export antiques manufactured before 1700, and in general, if you are interested in antiques, it is better to buy them in specialized antique stores, and not from hands in the markets, otherwise customs officers may not let this product cross the border.

Do not forget that tourists who come to Israel are entitled to a VAT refund, which is called Tax Free and is refunded for purchases in the amount of 400 shekels or more. The refund percentage depends on the purchase amount: the lower the price of the goods, the higher the percentage, and vice versa, but there are a number of goods for which VAT refunds are not required, for example, when buying electronics.

As for Israeli cosmetics, you will have a huge selection. The fact is that Israel is located on the coast of the healing Dead Sea, on the basis of salts and mud of which various types of cosmetics are produced. Israeli cosmetics are rightfully considered one of the best in the world, since quality control comes first, and only then financial gain. This is not to say that such cosmetics are cheap, but in Russia they cost at least twice as much. Ahava cosmetics are very popular in Israel, the name of which is translated from Hebrew as love. These cosmetics are considered the best mineral cosmetics in Israel. You can buy this cosmetics in cosmetic stores, shopping centers, duty-free shops and other places. In this line of cosmetics, it is worth highlighting hair balms, shampoos, various creams (for hands, feet and body). Facial products are also of high quality, but it all depends on the type of skin (allergic reactions may occur).

Premier cosmetics are of good quality, but more affordable prices. This is not the most popular brand, but according to customer reviews, the effect exceeds all expectations.

Such cosmetics are perfect for souvenirs, but if you are more interested in professional cosmetics, then you should pay attention to the Holy Land brand. These cosmetics are expensive, but the effect is visible almost after the first application. True, you should not engage in amateur performances, it is advisable to consult with a professional cosmetologist before using.

In Israel, cosmetics are a profitable business, which is why they are sold almost everywhere. Many sellers are fluent in Russian and not only talk about the healing properties of the cosmetics they sell, but for greater persuasiveness they can even smear a potential buyer in order to convince him of the quality of the product. Do not fall for tricks like "buy two and get the third as a gift." Also, there is no need to buy cosmetics during excursions, since the guides specially bring tourists to the shops that are profitable for them and tell them that it is in them that they have the cheapest and highest quality cosmetics, although this is pure deception, but nevertheless many tourists believe.

As in any other state, Israel has its own rules related to the import and export of certain groups of goods, valuables and other items. The list of such items is very long. You can import into the country goods for personal use that are not intended for sale or transfer to third parties. Without additional fees and taxes, you can enter two blocks of cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco, as well as two liters of wine and one liter of strong alcohol (alcohol and cigarettes are allowed only to persons who have reached the age of 18). It is allowed to carry no more than 250 ml of alcohol-based perfume per person. The total weight of food products should not exceed three kilograms, while the weight of one specific product cannot exceed one kilogram. There are no restrictions on the import of foreign currency into Israel, but an amount exceeding the equivalent of 100 thousand shekels must be declared without fail (export of currency is carried out in the same way).

It is forbidden to import weapons, drugs, dangerous goods, poisonous animals, and some types of knives into Israel. If you are taking any potent drugs, then before the trip you need to clarify whether such a drug is allowed to be imported into the country. Also, do not carry fermented milk products and fresh meat with you.

To bring animals, plants, plant products, radio transmitters and a number of other items into the country, you need to obtain an appropriate permit, otherwise their export, and even more so import will be impossible.

Passengers who arrive in Israel on vacation or for another purpose should be aware that Israeli airports have two corridors for passing customs control: green and red. The red corridor is considered to be more limited, and the green one is more free. Tourists can carry alcohol, personal hygiene products, shoes and other items through the green corridor. If you plan to carry expensive equipment with you, then you need to choose the red corridor.

There are no strict prohibitions and restrictions on the export of goods from Israel. Of course, drugs, weapons, explosives, psychotropic and other substances cannot be taken out of the country. It is also prohibited to export antiques manufactured before 1700, and in general, if you are interested in antiques, it is better to buy them in specialized antique stores, and not from hands in the markets, otherwise customs officers may not let this product cross the border.

Do not forget that tourists who come to Israel are entitled to a VAT refund, which is called Tax Free and is refunded for purchases in the amount of 400 shekels or more. The refund percentage depends on the purchase amount: the lower the price of the goods, the higher the percentage, and vice versa, but there are a number of goods for which VAT refunds are not required, for example, when buying electronics.

As for Israeli cosmetics, you will have a huge selection. The fact is that Israel is located on the coast of the healing Dead Sea, on the basis of salts and mud of which various types of cosmetics are produced. Israeli cosmetics are rightfully considered one of the best in the world, since quality control comes first, and only then financial gain. This is not to say that such cosmetics are cheap, but in Russia they cost at least twice as much. Ahava cosmetics are very popular in Israel, the name of which is translated from Hebrew as love. These cosmetics are considered the best mineral cosmetics in Israel. You can buy this cosmetics in cosmetic stores, shopping centers, duty-free shops and other places. In this line of cosmetics, it is worth highlighting hair balms, shampoos, various creams (for hands, feet and body). Facial products are also of high quality, but it all depends on the type of skin (allergic reactions may occur).

Premier cosmetics are of good quality, but more affordable prices. This is not the most popular brand, but according to customer reviews, the effect exceeds all expectations.

Such cosmetics are perfect for souvenirs, but if you are more interested in professional cosmetics, then you should pay attention to the Holy Land brand. These cosmetics are expensive, but the effect is visible almost after the first application. True, you should not engage in amateur performances, it is advisable to consult with a professional cosmetologist before using.

In Israel, cosmetics are a profitable business, which is why they are sold almost everywhere. Many sellers are fluent in Russian and not only talk about the healing properties of the cosmetics they sell, but for greater persuasiveness they can even smear a potential buyer in order to convince him of the quality of the product. Do not fall for tricks like "buy two and get the third as a gift." Also, there is no need to buy cosmetics during excursions, since the guides specially bring tourists to the shops that are profitable for them and tell them that it is in them that they have the cheapest and highest quality cosmetics, although this is pure deception, but nevertheless many tourists believe.