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Israel

Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and the Dead Sea, at the crossroads of three religions.

Capital
Jerusalem (contested status; embassies often in Tel Aviv)
Currency
New Israeli shekel (ILS)
Flight from Douala
~13-20h (1-2 stopovers)
Time difference
GMT+2/+3 (+1h vs Cameroon)

Israel packs in a rare density of history: the old city of Jerusalem and its holy sites, trendy Tel Aviv and its beaches, the Dead Sea where you float, Masada and the Negev desert. Key point for Cameroonians: no ETA-IL or e-visa for you — you need a consular visa obtained at the Israeli embassy in Yaoundé before departure. Also important: the regional situation remains unstable; check official advisories and avoid border areas (the Gaza envelope, the northern border with Lebanon).

Formalities

The visa, step by step

Accessible visa
How to apply
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days (B/2 visitor visa)
Cost
About USD 20 to 25
Processing
About 1 to 3 weeks

How to apply

Apply at the Embassy of Israel in Yaoundé (Bastos). Appointment requested by email, then in-person attendance.

Required documents

  • valid passport (at least 6 months)
  • visa application form
  • 2 recent colour photos 5 x 5 cm (white background)
  • round-trip flight ticket
  • proof of accommodation
  • proof of sufficient funds
  • invitation letter / reason for travel

Good to know

  • •Jurisdiction: Embassy of Israel in Yaoundé; appointment by email is mandatory and in-person attendance is required.
  • •Tense regional situation: check travel advisories before departure.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
420 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
1 140 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

510 000 FCFA–840 000 FCFA

~13-20h with 1-2 stopovers (often via Addis Ababa, Cairo or Istanbul).

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨210 000 FCFA
🍽️132 000 FCFA
🚕42 000 FCFA
🎟️120 000 FCFA
Hostel
16 800 FCFA–33 000 FCFA
Mid-range
60 000 FCFA–120 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
150 000 FCFA–300 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
930 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Old City of Jerusalem

Western Wall, Holy Sepulchre, Dome of the Rock.

2

Tel Aviv & Jaffa

Beaches, Bauhaus and the old port of Jaffa.

3

Dead Sea

Float in the world's saltiest water, mineral mud.

4

Masada

Herod's fortress at sunrise.

5

Nazareth & Sea of Galilee

Major Christian sites in Galilee.

6

Negev Desert

Mitzpe Ramon crater and lunar landscapes.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival in Tel Aviv, check in, beach and seafront.

  2. D2

    Tel Aviv: Bauhaus, Carmel Market, old Jaffa.

  3. D3

    Transfer to Jerusalem, old city and quarters.

  4. D4

    Jerusalem: Mount of Olives, museums, Mahane Yehuda market.

  5. D5

    Day trip to the Dead Sea and Masada fortress.

  6. D6

    Galilee: Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee.

  7. D7

    Back to Tel Aviv, last shopping, return flight.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Israël

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: new.embassies.gov.il

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability haute. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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