Country Guide

Israel customs import limits

Official duty-free allowances for alcohol, tobacco, cash, medicines, and other goods when entering Israel. See what you can bring before you fly.

Tobacco allowance

These are the customs tobacco rules travelers most often check before entering Israel.

Category Tobacco
Adult travelers All arrivals
Cigarettes 200 cigarettes
Duty-free limit
Other tobacco products 250 g
Duty-free limit
Proportional or combined tobacco rules can apply when you carry more than one tobacco type.

More Israel customs limits

Exact thresholds for all categories are available in the app. Download CustomsLimit to check your full trip before you fly.

Spirits (over 22% alcohol) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Spirits & liqueurs (up to 22%) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Still wine ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Beer ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Cash (ILS or equivalent) Declaration from ••• ILS
Declaration required
Medicines (uncontrolled / OTC) Personal use only — conditions apply
Restricted
Controlled substances / narcotics Authorization required
Restricted
Meat, dairy & animal products See app for conditions
Restricted / Prohibited
General food items ••• kg limit
Duty-free limit
Live plants & plant products Phytosanitary cert. may apply
Restricted
Cultural artifacts & antiques Authorization may be required
Restricted

Exact limits, declaration thresholds, age restrictions, and combined rules for all categories are available free in the CustomsLimit app for Israel and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for Israel

Prohibited. Counterfeit currency, documents, and goods are strictly banned. Severe penalties including criminal prosecution.

The CustomsLimit app shows the full traveler context for Israel before you travel.

About Israel customs

Israel's customs rules are administered by Israel Tax Authority / Customs Division. Traveler allowances and restrictions can vary based on where you are arriving from, your age, and the type of goods you carry.

Traveler rules can change based on route, age, item type, and whether goods are for personal use. CustomsLimit helps you check the full country guide for Israel before travel.

Israel customs — frequently asked questions

How much cigarettes can I bring into Israel?
200 cigarettes is the real traveler example shown on this page for Israel. The CustomsLimit app shows the rest of the country guide, including other categories, declarations, and restrictions.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Israel?
Israel has country-specific alcohol limits that can change based on the type of alcohol and the traveler route. The page above shows one example, while the CustomsLimit app shows the full alcohol breakdown for Israel.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Israel?
ILS 50,000 or more (or the equivalent in any foreign currency): mandatory declaration when entering or leaving Israel under anti-money laundering law. There is no limit on the amount that may be carried, but declaration is mandatory. Failure to declare: penalties and possible confiscation. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all Israel limits free in the app

CustomsLimit covers Israel and 59 other countries with exact thresholds, combined limits, age restrictions, and declaration rules. Free to download.

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