{"id":6385,"date":"2020-01-28T08:00:54","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T06:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/?p=6385\/"},"modified":"2026-02-21T00:02:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T22:02:20","slug":"avoid-israeli-passport-stamp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/avoid-israeli-passport-stamp\/","title":{"rendered":"Need to know about Israeli passport stamps in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/old-city-jerusalem.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/old-city-jerusalem.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/old-city-jerusalem.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-6917\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2\">This post is being regularly updated thanks to the input from some awesome travelers; if you have more up-to-date information, kindly let me know in the comments section<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Israeli passport stamp issue is one of the most discussed topics among people traveling or living&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/best-places-visit-middle-east\/\">in the Middle East<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;Across all forums and Facebook groups, people keep on asking all sorts of questions related to this subject, over and over again:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Will the Israeli authorities stamp my passport? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Am I eligible to enter Dubai or Lebanon with an Israeli stamp?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact is that I followed some of these conversations and I was very surprised by the large amount of misleading information that you may find on the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why I have compiled a list that contains the most common FAQ addressing the Israeli passport stamp issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And why should you trust me as a source of information?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, I&#8217;ve been to Israel twice, entering and exiting both by plane and overland, and I have been traveling across the Middle East since 2016. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We always get updates from travelers (check the comments section of this blog) and we organize <a href=\"https:\/\/expeditions.againstthecompass.com\/tours\/\"><strong>group expeditions<\/strong><\/a> to the Middle East all the time, including to Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Against the Compass is your source.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, I might be wrong because things can change overnight in the Middle East, but the information that you&#8217;ll find in this article is verified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"convertkit-form wp-block-convertkit-form\" style=\"\"><script async data-uid=\"966cc0f59d\" src=\"https:\/\/exceptional-creator-2216.kit.com\/966cc0f59d\/index.js\" data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" data-no-defer=\"1\" nowprocket><\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/israeli-stamps-685x1024.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/israeli-stamps-685x1024.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/israeli-stamps-685x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Israeli passport stamp\" class=\"wp-image-6396\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:476px;height:auto\"><\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this Israeli passport stamps guide you will find:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group table-of-contents is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><p class=\"table-of-contents__title\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Table of Contents<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Does Israel stamp passports?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#2\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Entering Israel via Jordan &#8211; Problems and how to avoid them<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#3\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Can I visit Israel with an Arab stamp?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#4\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Can you visit Israel after Iran?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#5\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Which countries ban Israeli passport stamps?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#6\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">I have been Israel but I have a new passport<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"#7\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Which Muslim countries can you travel with an Israeli passport stamp?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#50\">More Information<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group atc-info-box is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center m-0 has-black-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fe9900\">our recommended travel insurance for Israel<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iatitravelinsurance.com\/en-eu\/?r=30867932099453&amp;cmp=israel_passports_en_text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">IATI Insurance<\/a><\/strong> is the most versatile insurance for any destination, including Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iatitravelinsurance.com\/en-eu\/?r=30867932099453&amp;cmp=israel_passports_en_text\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#fe9900;font-size:16px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">GET 5% DISCOUNT HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\">Does Israel stamp passports?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is <strong>NO<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several years ago, Israel stopped stamping passports. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, they give you a card containing all your personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This rule applies to tourists who enter either overland or by air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that, if you travel to Israel for work purposes, however, you&#8217;ll definitely get a visa in your passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is what the immigration card looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/border-israel-card-1024x651.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/border-israel-card-1024x651.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/border-israel-card-1024x651.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-6400\" style=\"width:406px;height:257px\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">My immigration card and entry visa for Israel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Update! Ovda Airport<\/strong> is the secondary international airport in Israel (located in the south). Until very recently, if you flew into Ovda Airport, the Israeli authorities used to stamp your passport but now, since this airport is gaining popularity, especially because budget airlines such as Ryanair and Wizz Air are flying in, the authorities no longer stamp foreign passports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you need to keep the Israeli immigration card and show it at your exit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes and no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Israeli authorities won&#8217;t ask you for this card when you leave Israel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you enter the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/things-know-traveling-palestine\/\">West Bank (Palestine)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>the soldiers might ask you for this tiny piece of paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that if you lose this card, you might not be allowed to enter the West Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, some fancier hotels may ask you for this card, as well as some car rental firms. Keep it just in case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2\">Read: <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/visit-palestine-travel-west-bank\/\">A travel guide to Palestine<\/a><\/strong><br><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-gaza\/\"><strong>A travel guide to the Gaza Strip<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\">Entering\/exiting Israel via Jordan &#8211; Problems and how to avoid them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you enter\/exit overland from\/to Jordan, does the Jordanian stamp give evidence that you&#8217;ve been to Israel?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, unfortunately, if you enter\/exit Jordan overland, the Jordanian stamp says, very loudly, that you spent your holidays in Israel because the stamp would mention the name of that border.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get one of these stamps, your passport is truly f***ed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">Read:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/crossing-jordan-israel-border\/\"> Jordan-Israel border crossing: Ultimate guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you avoid a Jordanian overland stamp?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that the Jordanian authorities are pretty cool and they are all completely aware of the Israeli stamp issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/crossing-jordan-israel-border\/\">Jordanian border crossings<\/a><\/strong>:&nbsp;King Hussein Bridge,&nbsp;Wadi Araba&nbsp;and&nbsp;Sheikh Hussein. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At King Hussein bridge, they automatically stamp on a separate piece of paper. However, make sure they do it, just to be on the safe side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the two other borders, you must ask for it before giving them your passport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will give you an exit form, which you need to fill out, and then you&#8217;ll get a stamp on it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/countries-middle-east-safe-travel\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\"><strong>where in the Middle East is safe?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The problem of avoiding the Jordanian stamp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you avoid your Jordanian entry stamp, it means that, in your passport, you will have just your exit stamp. The question is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Will the Lebanese authorities notice it or ask any questions?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">If you go to Lebanon <\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It is definitely a problem. The Lebanese authorities tend to check passports thoroughly, to they make sure that you have haven&#8217;t been to Israel, and, if they see that you have only one exit stamp for Jordan, they will know the reasons very well, so be careful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution: <\/strong>Travel to Lebanon first and then to Jordan and Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">You go to another country<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When I was in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/tajikistan\/\">Tajikistan<\/a><\/strong>, I went to the Iranian Embassy in Dushanbe to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/iran-visa-code\/\">apply for an Iranian visa<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On my passport, there was clearly only the exit stamp for Jordan, so I was actually a little bit worried that they may ask some questions. However, nothing happened and I just got my visa within the normal timing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may be risky but the truth is that, besides Lebanon, other countries may not look that closely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">Read: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-syria\/\">A travel guide to Syria<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-6402\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/jordan-israel-stamp-1024x768.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/jordan-israel-stamp-1024x768.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/jordan-israel-stamp-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"jordan Israel stamp\" class=\"wp-image-6402\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #808080;\"><em>The Jordanian stamp which shows evidence that you&#8217;ve been to Israel<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\">Can I visit Israel with passport stamps from Arab countries like Dubai or Lebanon, for example?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the most frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I traveled to Israel for the first time, I had visas and stamps from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/lebanon\/\">Lebanon<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/iraq\/\">Iraq<\/a><\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/united-arab-emirates\/\">UAE<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/pakistan\/\">Pakistan<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/oman\/\">Oman<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are some of Israel&#8217;s worse enemies. Did I have any problem? Not at all. At my arrival, they didn&#8217;t even check inside my passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I left, before heading to the boarding gate, they just interrogated me for 20-30 minutes, like everyone else. That&#8217;s it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this may be not the case for everyone, especially if you enter Israel overland from Jordan, as they are much stricter. Actually, a traveler reported that he was denied his entry into Israel because of his Lebanese visa. Nevertheless, he had been living in Lebanon for several months, working with the Syrian refugees, so his case was sort of special.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been in Lebanon just for a short holiday, there shouldn&#8217;t be any problem but again, reports are very welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">Read: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/iraqi-kurdistan-travel-guide\/\">How to travel to Iraqi Kurdistan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4\">Can you visit Israel after Iran?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the last year, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/iran-visa-code\/\">Iranian visa<\/a><\/strong> seems to be the most problematic one for entering Israel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A traveler reported that, back in 2016, on arrival at Tel Aviv airport, the Israeli authorities interrogated him for 3 hours for having one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, he entered Jordan and, when he went back to Israel, he had to wait for almost 2 hours due to the same Iranian stamp issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As if they wanted to punish him, they then stamped his passport with an Israeli stamp, something very unusual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just to let you know that I (and most people) had a completely different experience but, at least, he was allowed to get into the country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, another traveler (EU citizen) reported (March 2018) that he was held for questioning for almost 4 hours at Tel Aviv International airport where, along with other travelers who had an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/iran-visa-code\/\">Iranian visa<\/a><\/strong>, the authorities checked their social media accounts and posts but, since they didn&#8217;t see any problematic content, they let them go. In the end, it was just a waste of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">Read: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-to-iran-ultimate-survival-guide\/\">80 Useful tips for visiting to Iran<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5\">Which Muslim countries are you not allowed to enter with an Israeli stamp?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Israel has quite a big bunch of enemies and, if you show them any evidence that you&#8217;ve been to Israel, either if it&#8217;s a stamp, the Lonely Planet or an Israeli Shekel, you&#8217;ll be banned from entering this country for the rest of your life. Luckily, you already know how not to get stamped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, before traveling to Lebanon or Iran, make sure you get rid of all Israeli evidence. Which Muslim countries are we talking about?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/algeria\/\">Algeria<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/iran\/\">Iran<\/a>*<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/iraq\/\">Iraq<\/a>**<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kuwait<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/lebanon\/\">Lebanon<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/expeditions.againstthecompass.com\/destinations\/libya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Libya<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/sudan\/\">Sudan<\/a>***<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/syria\/\">Syria<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/yemen-travel\/\"><strong>Yemen<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>*Iran:<\/strong> According to the MFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), you can enter Iran with an Israeli stamp (or Jordanian overland stamp) if your last visit was more than 6 months ago. Please note that I have personally verified this.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>**Iraq:<\/strong> Not Iraqi Kurdistan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>***Sudan:<\/strong> A traveler reported (<strong>January 2020<\/strong>) that she had an Israeli visa occupying a full page and still, she managed to get her <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/visa-for-sudan\/\"><strong>Sudan visa in Aswan<\/strong><\/a>, Egypt.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"convertkit-form wp-block-convertkit-form\" style=\"\"><script async data-uid=\"966cc0f59d\" src=\"https:\/\/exceptional-creator-2216.kit.com\/966cc0f59d\/index.js\" data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" data-no-defer=\"1\" nowprocket><\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6\">I have been to Israel but I have a new passport:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Israel exchange information about travelers with its Muslim enemies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll be surprised, but I get asked this question all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Occasionally, after finding my articles about Lebanon, some people ask me:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Hey, I just left Israel and I&#8217;m flying to <\/em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/beirut-travel-guide\/\">Beirut<\/a><\/strong><em> through Istanbul. Will the Lebanese authorities know that I&#8217;ve been to Israel?<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is very simple: Lebanon and Israel are the worst enemies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, how could they possibly exchange any sort of information, especially tourism information?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7\">In which Muslim countries are you eligible to travel even if you have an Israeli stamp?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some Arab\/Muslim countries where you are allowed to travel, despite having an Israeli stamp:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bahrain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bangladesh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/egypt\/\"><strong>Egypt<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indonesia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/iraq\/\">Iraqi Kurdistan<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/jordan\/\"><strong>Jordan<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malaysia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morocco<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/oman\/\">Oman<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/pakistan\/\"><strong>Pakistan<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qatar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/saudi-arabia\/\">Saudi Arabia<\/a>*<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/tunisia\/\">Tunisia<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/united-arab-emirates\/\">United Arab Emirates (Dubai)<\/a>**<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>*<a href=\"https:\/\/expeditions.againstthecompass.com\/destinations\/saudi-arabia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saudi Arabia<\/a>:<\/strong> With the introduction of the e-visa in September 2019, Saudi Arabia&#8217;s official e-visa site says: There are no restrictions on the places you have visited prior to coming to Saudi Arabia. You can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/help.visitsaudi.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360009471279-It-is-possible-to-visit-KSA-with-an-Israeli-stamp-on-the-passport-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read it here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>**United Arab Emirates (Dubai):<\/strong> For some years already, the Israeli passport stamp has not been an issue on&nbsp;arrival in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"50\">More useful information for traveling in the region<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#2b8f2b\">\ud83d\udce2 In my <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-resources\/\"><strong>Travel Resources Page<\/strong><\/a> you can find the list of all the sites and services I use to book hotels, tours, travel insurance and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Travel guides to other countries in the Middle East<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-to-iran-ultimate-survival-guide\/\">Iran Travel Guide<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/visit-palestine-travel-west-bank\/\">Palestine Travel Guide<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-syria\/\">Syria Travel Guide<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-lebanon\/\">Travel Guide to Lebanon<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-iraq-federal\/\">Iraq Travel Guide<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-to-saudi-arabia\/\">Travel Guide to Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/travel-oman\/\">Travel Guide to Oman<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also be interested in: <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/countries-middle-east-safe-travel\/\"><strong>Where in the Middle East is safe?<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/best-places-visit-middle-east\/\"><strong>The most beautiful places in the Middle East<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">I think that this is all that you need to know regarding Israeli stamps. Please note that bureaucratic matters are continuously changing. I will try to keep this article updated as soon as I am aware of any country&#8217;s new policy. If you have any further questions, please leave a comment below. 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