Israel: the essentials

Emergency numbers, the embassies of Albania and Kosovo, visas for both passports and official travel advice for Israel. Every fact has its source and the date we checked it.

Emergency numbers

Source: GOV.UK (FCDO) travel advice: Israel — getting help · checked 25 October 2026

Embassies and consulates

For passports, documents and help when you are in trouble.

Missions of Albania

Embassy — Ramat Gan

Laz-Rom Building, 11 Tuval Street, Ramat Gan 5252226

Phone: +972 3 546 5866

Consular emergency line: +972 (0) 54 904 2813

Source: Ambasada e Republikës së Shqipërisë në Izrael (ambasadat.gov.al) · checked 25 October 2026

Missions of Kosovo

Embassy — Jerusalem

Keren Hayesood 11, Jerusalem 9426609

Phone: +972 2 990 0175

Source: Ambasadat e Republikës së Kosovës (ambasadat.net): Israel · checked 25 October 2026

Israel: embassies and offices in Kosovo and Albania

Israel in Albania

Essentials for Albania · All foreign embassies and offices there

Embassy — Tiranë / Tirana

Rr. Ibrahim Rugova 16, Alban Tower, Tirana, Albania

Phone: +355 4 4508500

Email: ambassador-sec@tirana.mfa.gov.il

Source: Albania MFA Diplomatic List, February 2026 (official) · checked 26 October 2026

Visas and entry

Rules change. Before any trip, check the official source and your passport expiry date. This is general information, not legal advice.

With an Albanian passport

Israel's Population and Immigration Authority lists Albania among the countries that do not need a B/2 visa. Since 1 January 2025 you must get an ETA-IL approval online before you travel. ETA-IL allows up to 90 days per visit.

Source: Israel Population and Immigration Authority: ETA-IL and official entry procedures · checked 25 October 2026

With a Kosovo passport

Israel's Population and Immigration Authority lists Kosovo among the countries that do not need a B/2 visa. Since 1 January 2025 you must get an ETA-IL approval online before you travel. ETA-IL allows up to 90 days per visit.

Source: Israel Population and Immigration Authority: ETA-IL and official entry procedures · checked 25 October 2026

Official travel and safety advice

The UK government (FCDO) publishes official advice on safety, local laws, health and risks in Israel. It is written for British travellers, but most of it applies to everyone.

Read the FCDO advice Updated by the FCDO on 22 July 2026

Source: GOV.UK (FCDO) foreign travel advice: Israel · checked 25 October 2026

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