Travel Insurance Israel - High Risk Voyager

With the bustling streets of Jerusalem as well as the beaches and world-renowned nightlife of Tel-Aviv or “The Non-Stop City” as it’s also known, Israel is widely regarded as a jewel of the middle east. However, travel to Israel is not without risk due to the ongoing situations in Gaza and Lebanon. Further to these tensions there is currently a heightened risk of terrorism in Israel, including areas frequently visited by tourists.

Therefore, it's extremely important to buy travel insurance for Israel, with sufficient travel cover, before you go. Many ‘standard’ cheap travel insurance policies will exclude travel to certain areas of Israel. Fortunately, High Risk Voyager Israel Travel Insurance can often provide travel cover to these areas where other travel insurance policies can't.

Further to the increased risks mentioned above, Israel has no reciprocal healthcare agreement with the UK or the European Union. This means that you will not be able to use your EHIC in case of a medical emergency whilst visiting Israel. Consequently, you will be required to pay all costs associated with any emergency medical treatment you receive if you do not have the correct travel insurance for Israel.

As of July 28th 2024, The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued the following advice: 

Gaza

FCDO advises against all travel to Gaza.

Areas near Gaza

FCDO advises against all travel to the area close to the border with Gaza that includes:

• South-west of Ashkelon
• South of route 35 and west of route 40 as far as Tlalim, not including Be’er Sheva
• West of Be’er Sheva
• North of route 211

The West Bank

FCDO advises against all travel to the West Bank, excluding East Jerusalem and Route 1 between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

Northern Israel

FCDO advises against all travel to:

• North of Acre, north of Route 85 to the northern tip of the Sea of Galilee and north of Route 87 in the Golan Heights
• Within 5km of the border with Lebanon – the Israeli military has announced that the area is a closed military zone and entry into the area is prohibited
• The Sheba’a Farms and Ghajjar
• Within 500m of the border with Syria (the ‘Alpha Line’)
• The Israeli military has announced that the area within 5km of the border with Lebanon is a closed military zone and entry is prohibited
• Recently evacuated communities in northern Israel: Beit Hillel, Dan, Eilon, Even Menachem, Goren, Granot Ha’Galil, HaGoshrim, Liman, Matsuva, Ramot Naftali, Sasa, She’ar Yeshuv, Snir and Tzivon.

The Rest of Israel and the OPTs

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the rest of Israel and the OPTs.

These travel advisories can change from daily, and it's important that you check what the current FCDO advice is, Click here to see the latest FCDO travel advice for Israel.

Fortunately, High Risk Voyager Israel Travel Insurance can provide cover to the many of the areas mentioned above as it is a specialist travel insurance solution for high risk and frontline locations that can provide cover even to areas the FCDO advise “against all but essential travel” or “all travel”. This FCDO rating would usually invalidate a normal ‘standard’ type travel insurance policy.

What's Covered on Your Travel Insurance to Israel Policy?

High Risk Voyager Travel insurance for travel to Israel has been specifically designed to offer extensive travel protection whilst visiting or working in ‘high risk’ territorial zones in Israel. As well as being able to offer protection, if you choose, in the event of missed departure, baggage damage and sporting activities, our other policy benefits include:

• Emergency Medical Expenses - Up to £1,000,000
• Emergency Medical Evacuation / Repatriation - Up to £1,000,000
• PTSD Assessment/Counselling Following a Covered Hostile Event - Up to £25,000
• Personal Accident - Up to £15,000
• Political & Natural Disaster - Up to £10,000
• Hijacking, Mugging, Piracy and Wrongful Detention - Up to £2,500

Click here to see the full High Risk Voyager Travel Insurance Israel Policy Wording where you will be able to view the full Table of Benefits and available optional covers.

Know Your High Risk Voyager Travel Insurance Zones!

The Zones on High Risk Voyager Travel Insurance are determined based on the risk of visiting that country, such as political stability. It is important that you select the correct Zone when buying your policy to ensure you have the correct cover in place. Click the button below to find out which zone your destination is in. 

Click Here to Know Your Zones

Why Choose High Risk Voyager Travel Insurance For Travel to Israel?

High Risk Voyager Israel Travel Insurance has been designed in close consultation between leading international travel and medical insurance experts and professionals operating at the frontline in the field of worldwide travel risk management, safety and personal security in fragile environments.

How Do I Get a Quote and Buy Travel Insurance For Israel?

It is quick and easy to get a Travel Insurance Israel quote: just click the ‘Get a Quote’ button to get a fast travel insurance quote online, or if you prefer to speak with someone then you can call our team direct on +44 (0)1483 806 626.

For Business Trips up to 365 days cover (can include up to 31 days of Leisure cover)

Or Leisure Only Trips up to 31 Days Cover*: *For Leisure trips ONLY, no War Cover is provided under this policy.