Despite the fact that summer is coming to an end, in Israel due to the hot climate and warm sea, the tourist season will last a few more months.

Autumn in Israel is the most popular time for pilgrimage tours. Since 2010, between Ukraine and Israel a visa-free regime has been established, nevertheless Ukrainians have a problem with an entry into the territory of Israel from time to time, and the Internet is full of stories about custom officers’ meticulousness at Ben Gurion Airport and sent back tourists.

These strict measures have quite understandable reasons. The first reason is that Israel is a country at war and security issues are taken very seriously, so to make jokes at the customs or somehow hinder custom officers from performing their duties is not recommended. Holidays can end before they even begin.

The second reason is illegal immigrants, who under the guise of tourists are trying to enter the country and get jobs. There is an active struggle with these individuals so if you do not prepare the necessary documents to confirm your intentions in advance, there is a chance not to get into the country.

Here are some tips for those who are going on vacation in Israel:

1) You must have documents indicating where you will stay.

2) It is necessary to have a sufficient amount of money at the rate of at least $ 70 per day for each family member - in cash or on a credit card.

3) You and all your family members (except for small children, of course) should clearly know the program of your stay in the country - what city you are going to, what hotel, which tours are booked, how many days and where you are going to stay, etc. The more concrete, the better.

4) You should have a return ticket with a closed date.

5) If you are going to your family or friends – it is better if you are sent an invitation for everyone who is going. This paper is prepared in any form, but there must be an address, telephone and full name of an inviting person, and even better – an attached scanned copy of an identity card.

6) In case of medical tourism you should have an invitation from the hospital on your hands, the opportunity to show the correspondence with the clinic, the document confirming payment of treatment.

7) Particular attention is paid to people of working age who enter Israel alone - it is important to remember, as they have the greatest risk of falling under suspicion of illegal guest working.

8) Behave politely, calmly, answer questions patiently while dealing with the customs service, by no means try to scream or be rude.

If you are suddenly denied an entry - you have some time before you will be sent back. During this time, you or your friends and relatives can apply to a lawyer to prevent removal and make a positive decision on entry into the country.

If you comply with these rather simple and inherent requirements in any customs - you will be able to enter the territory of Israel without any obstacles. I will say more - having learnt the hospitality of this wonderful country, you will want to come back again and again.