What you need to know before you go to Israel

To travel requires a passport and visa. If you plan to travel to Jordan or Egypt, we should also take care of the appropriate visa. For a trip to the South Sinai can apply for a visa in Israel.If there are any complications during your trip, use the support of the Russian Embassy in Israel.
In an emergency call:
Ambulance - 101;
In case of fire - 102;
Police Service - 100;
If you have any problems with the car - 035 613 760.

Medical Services in Israel

First aid is engaged in "Israeli Red Cross" to call across the country has one telephone number - 101. Information on required immunizations not, although it is recommended to be vaccinated against tetanus.Travellers with disabilities in Israel will not feel pinched. Each bus and the hotel has space for a wheelchair, deaf and hard of hearing people to help translators, and the blind when you visit a museum can receive specially prepared for their information.

Currencies of Israel

The national currency of Israel - shekel and agorot (1 shekel equivalent to 100 agorot). Change currency may be in banks and hotels. The country has a free order of import and export of currency.

Customs in Israel

Allowed duty-free transport through customs controls before liters of wine, a liter of liquor, cigarettes - up to 250 pieces, perfumes - up to 250 g net, gifts worth up to $ 125. Computers, video products, and ammunition for diving are subject to mandatory inspection by the customs.A ban on transportation of animals into the country, meat products, any flora, and, of course, any kind of weapon. Nor can carry animals other than domestic. To import pets must present a veterinary certificate of health and proof of rabies vaccination.These documents must be filed no later than six weeks before the date of crossing the border.

VAT in Israel

The VAT in Israel - 17%. The price of the goods specified in the VAT. If you pay off the new currency, or NIS for hotel services and rentals or for tickets to the ticket offices, the tax will be charged.There is no tax, and while shopping and payment services in the free trade zone in Eilat. You can use the VAT refund. To do this, use the services of retail outlets involved in the program, and do not forget to ask at the store receipt VAT.You can return the money before leaving the airport.

Mode operation of trade and institutions of Israel

On Friday, the afternoon and on Saturday evening before the Sabbath in Israel, so in this period, trade does not work, much of the restaurants, gas stations and most public transport.Working day from Sunday to Thursday last in the morning from 8.30 to 13, and in the evening - from 16 to 19, before the holidays and Fridays - 9 to 13. Mode of operation of banking institutions: a normal day except Wednesdays - from 8:30 to 12 and from 16 to 17-30, on Wednesday - before lunch. Formal organizations and agencies working Sunday through Thursday from 8 to 12.

How to dress

If the trip takes place in the hottest period - from April to October, you can do light summer clothes, and for evening walks and trips to the mountains will need a warm sweater or jacket. If you plan many excursions, care should be taken and a good comfortable shoes.From November to March when the weather is cool and the rains may well bring a jacket or coat. Israelis themselves prefer practical sportswear. This country is not welcome wearing low-cut dress.When you visit the homes of orthodox Jews, men should wear a hat or cap, and women should wear headscarves and clothing covering the arms and shoulders.

Adopted by the size of the tip in Israel

In Israel, tipping over a decent service. As a general rule, tip size is the same as in Europe - 10%.Necessary to tip the porters - about a dollar for a suitcase or bag.

Telephone calls to Israel

To talk to a machine, you need to buy for one shekel counter (in Israel it is called "asimon"). If you frequently call, you can use the Telephone.Accessories purchased in hotels and post offices and are of different value. To connect with Moscow dial 007 095, followed by a number of Moscow. To make a call from Moscow, the code adds 8 10 972 2 - to call in Jerusalem, 3 - to call in Tel Aviv, 4 - to call in Haifa.

Taxi in Israel

Taxis can be caught on the phone or on the street. There are three tariffs: a premium for the call, with payment at the counter, a premium 25% at night. When communicating between the towns covered by established rates.

Shooting in Israel

There are no special restrictions for photography there.But do not take the orthodox Jews during the Sabbath. Keep in mind that customs control cameras offer. If you have a film camera, then make sure in advance that the there was no film.

Purchasing souvenirs in Israel

Find souvenirs can be in every city in Israel. Buying jewelry at Diamond Exchange, the hands get a special passport. If in future you wish to exchange the precious stone to a more expensive, you will only need to pay the difference.Number of possible interest are cheap wines, spices and made from Dead Sea cosmetics.