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Quoting Evan767 (Thread starter): I read that pilots flying into Tel Aviv should request "No Stamp" because it would deny them entry into other countries. Is this true? |
Quoting LTU932 (Reply 1): Speaking of which, wasn't once an option mentioned, where Israeli immigration officiers would just stamp a piece of paper which would be clipped to the passport for as long as the person remains in the country? |
Quoting Evan767 (Thread starter): I am hoping not United Arab Emirates. |
Quoting Evan767 (Thread starter): I read that pilots flying into Tel Aviv should request "No Stamp" because it would deny them entry into other countries. Is this true? |
Quoting Evan767 (Thread starter): it would deny them entry into other countries. |
Quoting Ferroviarius (Reply 6): I have read that most Arabic states besides Egypt and Jordan will deny entry if a passport containing an Israeli visa is presented. |
Quoting Soups (Reply 9): Many countries refuse entry if an Israeli stamp is in it, countries such as Algeria, Tunisia, Syria, Iran. Also some countries to not recognise Israeli passports such as Malaysia and indonesia |
Quoting Csavel (Reply 12): Also I have heard that unless you are an obvious business person while the Israeli immigration authorities will not stamp your passport if they ask you to, they kind of resent it, and you may be hassled a bit more by security, or at least given a verbal dressing-down and tongue lashing. At least according to my brother who did this. |
Quoting COERJ (Reply 13): When traveling to most Arab states, if an Israeli stamp is found, you may be denied entry regardless of your origin. Exceptions to this rule are UAE, Jordan, and Egypt, yet you may face difficulty when traveling directly from Israel depending on the destination |
Quoting Domokun (Reply 14): As someone who specializes in foreign policy, however, passport restrictions still make little sense to me. They target individuals who largely do not set policy |
Quoting Csavel (Reply 12): raeli immigration authorities will not stamp your passport if they ask you to, they kind of resent it, and you may be hassled a bit more by security, or at least given a verbal dressing-down and tongue lashing. At least according to my brother who did this. |
Quoting FLYACYYZ (Reply 2): Entry is facilitated by a Crew General Declaration Form. |
Quoting SW733 (Reply 18): Turkey has no problem with Israeli stamps |
Quote: Also some countries to not recognise Israeli passports such as Malaysia and indonesia |
Quoting COERJ (Reply 13): When traveling to most Arab states, if an Israeli stamp is found, you may be denied entry regardless of your origin. Exceptions to this rule are UAE, Jordan, and Egypt |
Quoting EWRCabincrew (Reply 19): As crew, an Israeli stamp may prevent us from entering countries, Turkey is one where we have had issues (Turkish officials made the two crew members stay on the aircraft for the layover, as they were not allowed off), when we are on trips, such as military charters. As a result, if you have an Israeli stamp in your passport, you are unable to do military charters, for risk of deportation or otherwise. |
Quoting Umzy (Reply 24): Quoting Soups (Reply 9): Also some countries to not recognise Israeli passports such as Malaysia and indonesia TRUE !!! ... and same goes to other way around; Passports from such countries clearly state that "THIS PASSPORT IS VALID FOR EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD 'EXCEPT' FOR ISRAEL" |
Quoting CitationJet (Reply 7): The same is true for entering Cuba thru Cancun for instance, so you don't have trouble getting back into the US. |
Quoting IcLCY (Reply 3): The UAE is too commercial to be one of the hard line countries in that region. |
Quoting Domokun (Reply 14): Sad! I am sure many people are missing out on visiting these fine places. |
Quoting JJJ (Reply 20): Conversely, you will have a very hard time entering Israel with stamps from some Arab countries. The UAE should be fine (with a little 'polite' questions included) but the likes of Saudi Arabia or Syria will very likely see you on the next flight back home. |
Quoting JJJ (Reply 20): the likes of Saudi Arabia or Syria will very likely see you on the next flight back home. |
Quoting Jamesontheroad (Reply 27): True. Any American passport holder who wants to visit Cuba can do so without worrying - passports aren't stamped at any Cuban airport, so all you have to worry about is connecting to the USA through YYZ in December and coming home with a tan |
Quote: ... and same goes to other way around; Passports from such countries clearly state that "THIS PASSPORT IS VALID FOR EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD 'EXCEPT' FOR ISRAEL" |
Quote: Tourists from all Arab and Islamic countries are allowed into Israel. Israel is encouraging tourism from Islamic countries such as Indonesia. |
Quoting Semsem (Reply 34): Tourists from all Arab and Islamic countries are allowed into Israel. Israel is encouraging tourism from Islamic countries such as Indonesia. |
Quoting IcLCY (Reply 3): The UAE is too commercial to be one of the hard line countries in that region. |
Quoting SW733 (Reply 33): Not quite true...in airports in Canada and Mexico, there are American customs people on the lookout for Americans who have travelled to Cuba illegally...especially at YYZ and CUN. The absolute safest way for an American to fly to Europe, BUY A TICKET THERE to Cuba and back, and then fly back to the USA (go through someplace like France or Spain). It's still risky to go through Canada or Mexico. |
Quoting Doona (Reply 40): AFAIK, there might be a problem with North Korea as well. They don't allow anyone of Israeli nationality into the country (don't ask me why, and don't expect a coherent reason for it), so there might be a problem if you have an Israeli stamp. |
Quoting IcLCY (Reply 3): The UAE is too commercial to be one of the hard line countries in that region. It would only be an issue if the country being visited was Saudi, Iran, Syria, etc. |
Quoting Tzadik (Reply 39): you'll notice on the UAE ministry of tourism site it clearly says nationals and residents of Israel not welcome in the United Arab Emerates. not quite as commerical and liberated as one might think. |
Quoting Mandala499 (Reply 35): THIS PASSPORT IS VALID FOR EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD 'EXCEPT' FOR ISRAEL" |
Quoting Ferroviarius (Reply 6): Arabic countries or their authorities is an administrative way to express that they do not accept the existence of the state of Israel. |
Quoting DiscoverCSG (Reply 32): All that to say, I suspect anyone with the above-mentioned stamps might expect to be asked a few extra questions. If your story checks out and you're on a legitimate personal or business trip, they'll move to the next person in line, and you can go about your business. |
Quoting Semsem (Reply 34): Tourists from all Arab and Islamic countries are allowed into Israel. Israel is encouraging tourism from Islamic countries such as Indonesia. |