Israel visa requirements for Swazis
Travel and visa requirements
Israeli Visa is not required for Swazis
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Swaziland citizens can travel to Israel without obtaining a visa for a stay up to 90 days.
- They are required to possess passports with validity that exceeds the authorized stay as well as blank pages although passports are normally not stamped upon entry.
- However, airlines may decline board if a traveler has less than six months validity on his/ her passport.
- They must have onward or return tickets and enough money to cover the expenses of their stay in Israel.
- There are no certificates of vaccination required to enter Israel.
- Visitors are required to declare currencies up to 50,000 shekels or more when entering or exiting Israel by air and 12,000 shekels if entering or exiting by land.
- Cats, dogs and birds are allowed into the country only through Ben Gurion Airport provided owner presents a written statement of ownership and health certificate.
- Travelers are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
- Israel uses the Israel Standard Time zone (GMT+2) which is why there is no time difference between Swaziland and Israel.
- The estimated flight time from Swaziland to Israel is 8 hours, 29 minutes.
- Temperatures in Israel vary widely, especially during the winter. Coastal areas, such as those of Tel Aviv and Haifa have a typical Mediterranean climate with cool, rainy winters and long, hot summers.
- Cell phone was developed in Israel.
- Israel was established as a homeland for the Jewish people and is often referred to as a Jewish state because it is considered to be the only country in the world where life revolves around the Hebrew lifestyle.
- Hebrew is Israel's official language. The other most commonly spoken languages in the country are Arabic, English and Russian.
- Work and school holidays are determined by the Jewish holiday and the official day of rest is Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath.
- The city of Jerusalem is of special importance to Jews, Muslims and Christians as it is the home of sites that are of importance to their religious beliefs.
- Israel has the highest number of museums per capita in the world.
- Beaches, archaeological, historical and biblical sites and unique geography are Israel’s main tourist attractions.
- The Israel Museum in Jerusalem is one of Israel's most important cultural sites and houses the Dead Sea Scrolls alongside the extensive collection of Judaica and European art.
- Hummus masabacha is the most common dish in Israeli's cuisine. It is a Levantine dish usually prepared from mashed chickpeas and other spices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Israel a safe country?
Yes, Israel is a safe country and violent crimes on tourists is very rare. However, visitors are advised to be careful when visiting areas bordering Syria and Lebanon.
Are places in Israel open on Jewish Sabbath?
Sabbath is falls on Saturday and begins at Sundown on Friday and ends at night on Saturday. Banks, businesses and public institutions are closed at these time.
What are the emergency numbers in Israel?
The following are numbers visitors can call in cases of emergency
Police- 100
Ambulance-101
Fire Brigade-103