Passport

Israel denies entry to 33 Chinese nationals using fake Japanese passports at Allenby Crossing

PIBA said 27 men and six women used legitimate Chinese passports in Jordan before presenting forged Japanese passports when attempting to cross into Israel.

OCTOBER 6, 2026|ByMEITAL SHARABI

View of the road leading to the Allenby Bridge Border Crossing, September 24, 2025; illustrative.

People stand at the departure gate of an airport.

Men more likely than women to say Israel challenges cause them to consider emigration - poll

The survey found that 31.3% of respondents said life in Israel causes them to consider moving to another country, while 34.5% said it does not cause them to consider moving abroad at all.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2026|ByYOAV ETIEL

An illustrative image of a passport with stamps from Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport.

'An important step': Malta recognizes all Israeli travel documents, not just passports

"This important step will enable all Israelis who wish to travel to beautiful Malta to do so," said Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar.

AUGUST 19, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Before passports became standard, travellers relied on permits, letters and personal recognition to cross borders.

Before passports: How travelers crossed borders

The passport was not the beginning of travel documentation, but the result of centuries of attempts to control movement, identity and access across borders.

AUGUST 2, 2026|ByIN COOPERATION WITH GIORGI JIKIA

What is Israel doing to address the passport backlog crisis?

New offices will be opened designated only to issuing passports.

MAY 1, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR

Illustrative image of Israeli biometric passports.

Letters to the Editor April 10, 2023: Travesty of justice

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

APRIL 10, 2023ByLETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Russia mulls passports for families of mobilized soldiers - report

Russian President Vladimir Putin shared his support for the move, which is being implemented in Russia's Kurgan Oblast.

MARCH 6, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Russian soldiers march in Almaty, Kazakhstan, January 13, 2022

Where does Israel rank in the world's most powerful passports?

Israel remains steady and able to travel without hassle to many countries across the world - but which passports are the strongest?

JANUARY 16, 2023ByJOANIE MARGULIES

Close up of woman hand with engagement ring holding passport and suitcase

24 questions: Can you pass the British citizenship test?

People wanting UK citizenship have to take a multiple-choice test on Britain, its history and way of life. Will you be able to pass?

JANUARY 15, 2023ByWALLA! TOURISM

Passport for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Russian media figure fled to Lithuania on Israeli passport

Ksenia Sobchak, whose father was a mentor of Putin, fled Russia after being charged with extortion.

OCTOBER 27, 2022ByTZVI JOFFRE

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes Ksenia Sobchak, Pavel Grudinin and Sergei Baburin during a meeting with candidates who participated in the last presidential election, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia March 19, 2018.

US official: We seek ‘equal treatment’ for all US citizens with Visa Waiver Program

Israel does not currently meet all the requirements to be included in the US Visa Waiver Program, including reciprocal visa-free travel for all US citizens.

OCTOBER 19, 2022ByOMRI NAHMIAS