Which countries is allowed entrance with Israeli stamp?
May 11, 2008, 12:51 pm
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this would help so many potential tourists from india and other countries that require a visa before flying to israel. many indians work in the middle east and cannot afford to have a stamp in their passport. now the only way to do that is to go through some special and expensive program in jordan.
May 11, 2008, 1:00 pm
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Well, I stand corrected. I know that most "second passports" have that statement, but I might be wrong regarding the British one.
May 11, 2008, 2:10 pm
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Oh, and some people may have multiple passports because of official duties - eg a personal passport and a diplomatic one.
May 11, 2008, 2:33 pm
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May 11, 2008, 3:56 pm
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To each his own choices. Syria, Yemen and Sudan are quite fascinating countries -- albeit the latter has enough problems right now that flying into the capital has greater issues than just some visa stamps from other countries.
May 12, 2008, 12:14 pm
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However, Lebanon are strict (and yes, they have an AMAZING coastline). A Laos stamp in my passport really confused a BEY immigration official last weekend - and to be fair, it looked like Hebrew... a bit... if you'd never really paid close attention.
May 12, 2008, 3:19 pm
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May 12, 2008, 4:14 pm
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YMMV. I am a US citizen who was born in Israel (thereby making me an Israeli citizen as well, but that's not the point). My passport states where I was born (Israel).
I entered/departed Malaysia on two separate occasions last month, with no comment from any of the four agents who reviewed my passport. I did not feel as though they're looking for the Israeli Connection too much...
I entered/departed Malaysia on two separate occasions last month, with no comment from any of the four agents who reviewed my passport. I did not feel as though they're looking for the Israeli Connection too much...
May 13, 2008, 4:00 pm
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I doubt that's the reason. And even if it were, it wouldn't account for any "friendliness" in countries that were uninvolved. But it seems an unnecessary comment to me...
May 13, 2008, 4:31 pm
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There should not be an issue if your passport is stamped, but you cannot obviously enter Israel with a Malaysian passport due to some "diplomatic issues."
May 14, 2008, 9:01 am
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YMMV. I am a US citizen who was born in Israel (thereby making me an Israeli citizen as well, but that's not the point). My passport states where I was born (Israel).
I entered/departed Malaysia on two separate occasions last month, with no comment from any of the four agents who reviewed my passport. I did not feel as though they're looking for the Israeli Connection too much...
I entered/departed Malaysia on two separate occasions last month, with no comment from any of the four agents who reviewed my passport. I did not feel as though they're looking for the Israeli Connection too much...
May 14, 2008, 11:04 am
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I wonder if President Bush will be hassled when he arrives in Saudi Arabia with Israeli stamps on his official passport? 
As reported by airsecurity.com:
U.S. President George W. Bush arrived on 14 May 2008 in Israel, where he will meet with Israeli leaders. Israeli officials have announced that strict security measures will be implemented during the three-day trip. After Bush arrived at Ben Gurion International Airport (LLBG/TLV) in Tel Aviv, he was transported via helicopter to Givat Ram stadium in Jerusalem, from where he traveled to the King David Hotel (where he will be staying). Other high-profile persons will be staying at the Inbal Hotel. * * * Bush is scheduled to travel on 16 May to Saudi Arabia, where he will meet with King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud at his private farm. Bush is expected to address such issues as the current high oil prices, but will also commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of relations between Saudi Arabia and the U.S. No specific security measures for this leg of the trip have been announced. Protests against the visit are not expected.
As reported by airsecurity.com:
U.S. President George W. Bush arrived on 14 May 2008 in Israel, where he will meet with Israeli leaders. Israeli officials have announced that strict security measures will be implemented during the three-day trip. After Bush arrived at Ben Gurion International Airport (LLBG/TLV) in Tel Aviv, he was transported via helicopter to Givat Ram stadium in Jerusalem, from where he traveled to the King David Hotel (where he will be staying). Other high-profile persons will be staying at the Inbal Hotel. * * * Bush is scheduled to travel on 16 May to Saudi Arabia, where he will meet with King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud at his private farm. Bush is expected to address such issues as the current high oil prices, but will also commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of relations between Saudi Arabia and the U.S. No specific security measures for this leg of the trip have been announced. Protests against the visit are not expected.
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May 14, 2008, 1:16 pm
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And if you really do want to visit Jerusalem still be able to go someday to Riyadh as well, for example, many countries (such as Canada, the UK, and Singapore) do issue very easily a second passport for their citizens, which states "valid for Israel only" (since the problem would be the israeli stamp when you want to visit Saudi Arabia, and not the other way around).
These passports are not connected to your main passport in any way, and no one can ever know that you have one at home.
These passports are not connected to your main passport in any way, and no one can ever know that you have one at home.
That does not follow. AFAIK being born in Israel does not make you an Israeli citizen. Therefore birth in Israel is not evidence (well, proof) of Israeli citizenship.
May 14, 2008, 3:05 pm
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A pity, as noted above they are all interesting destinations in their own right. Iran, Syria, Libya and Yemen have world class heritage sights and many charming, friendly people.