Here is the link to the official Ministry of Tourism Page Ministry of Tourism
The CIC will update its website whenever new information is made available.
*Tuesday, March 3, 2026*
To assist tourists who wish to depart Israel, the Ministry of Tourism is operating a shuttle service from central pick-up points in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to the Taba border crossing.
These shuttle services are scheduled for *Wednesday and Thursday, March 4–5, 2026.*
To select a pick-up point and time, please complete the registration form linked below *by today (March 3, 2026) at 20:00 (8:00 PM):*
https://govforms.gov.il/mw/forms/touristsevacuationdata@tourism.gov.il?displang=en
Only submitting the form in full will reserve a seat on the shuttle. Please fill out the form only if you intend to use this service.
If additional dates are required, further updates will be communicated accordingly.
*Ministry of Tourism*
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*Monday, March 2, 2026*
Updated information:
✈️ Airspace Status
The State of Israel’s airspace is currently closed. As of now, there are no take-offs or landings of civilian flights.
* Instruction: Advise tourists to maintain direct contact with their airlines or travel agents for updates.
🚗 Land Border Crossings Status:
* Menachem Begin Crossing (Taba): Open 24/7.
* Yitzhak Rabin Crossing (Arava): Open 06:30 – 20:00.
* Allenby Bridge Terminal: Open 08:00 – 17:00 (Tourist reception until 14:30).
* Jordan River Crossing (Beit She'an): Open 08:30 – 18:00 (Note: Arrival at the terminal is required by 16:30).
*📢📢📢ATTENTION:*
Airports in Jordan are operating on a limited basis. It is mandatory to verify with the airlines that flights are indeed departing from those airports before arriving at the border terminal.
💡 Key Highlights
* Pre-payment of Fees: It is essential to complete the border fee payment prior to arrival. Pre-payment significantly reduces waiting times and prevents congestion at point-of-sale stations.
* Direct Link for Fee Payment (BorderPay): https://borderpay.metropolinet.co.il/
* Arrival Time: Please arrive at the border crossings at least two hours before the official closing time.
📞 Emergency Information for Tourists
For emergency information, including access to the Virtual Bureau, please use the following link:
https://www.gov.il/he/pages/emergency-information-for-tourists
Please Note: The information in this summary is subject to last-minute changes. It is highly recommended to check the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) website for live updates before departing for the terminals.
