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Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and the Dead Sea, at the crossroads of three religions.
Israel packs in a rare density of history: the old city of Jerusalem and its holy sites, trendy Tel Aviv and its beaches, the Dead Sea where you float, Masada and the Negev desert. Key point for Cameroonians: no ETA-IL for you, but the B2 visitor visa can now be requested online (eVisa-B2), with a possible interview at the Israeli embassy in Yaoundé. Also important: the regional situation remains unstable; check official advisories and avoid border areas (the Gaza envelope, the northern border with Lebanon).
In pictures
The visa, step by step
How to apply
Apply online on the official portal of Israel's Population and Immigration Authority (eVisa-B2), open to visa-required countries: the answer comes by email and an interview at the Israeli embassy in Yaoundé remains possible. The classic embassy route (Bastos, appointment by email, in-person attendance) still exists.
Required documents
- copy of passport (valid at least 3 months beyond the stay)
- recent photo on a white background
- round-trip flight ticket
- health insurance valid in Israel for the whole stay
- hotel booking or host letter
- bank statements for the last 3 months
Good to know
- •The Yaoundé embassy page (updated August 2024) still describes in-person filing; the Israeli immigration eVisa-B2 portal is open to visa-required countries, Cameroon included.
- •The eVisa does not guarantee entry: border control makes the final decision.
- •Tense regional situation: check travel advisories before departure.
Countdown checklist
Every step dated back from your departure.
- J-60Check your passport
Valid ≥ 6 months after return + 2 blank pages.
- J-45Book the flight
Best fares are usually gone 6–8 weeks out.
- J-24Apply for the e-visa online
Observed processing: A few days to 2 weeks (the embassy allows 14 working days) + safety margin.
- J-21Health: vaccines & yellow card
Yellow fever often required; malaria prophylaxis depending on the area.
- J-3eSIM, insurance & money
Data on landing, travel insurance, some cash.
- J-1Print / back up your documents
Passport, visa, tickets, bookings (paper + phone).
Indicative lead times, computed with a safety margin from observed processing times. Reconfirm with official sources.
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
510 000 FCFA–840 000 FCFA~13-20h with 1-2 stopovers (often via Addis Ababa, Cairo or Istanbul).
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Old City of Jerusalem
Western Wall, Holy Sepulchre, Dome of the Rock.
Tel Aviv & Jaffa
Beaches, Bauhaus and the old port of Jaffa.
Dead Sea
Float in the world's saltiest water, mineral mud.
Masada
Herod's fortress at sunrise.
Nazareth & Sea of Galilee
Major Christian sites in Galilee.
Negev Desert
Mitzpe Ramon crater and lunar landscapes.
One week, day by day
- D1
Arrival in Tel Aviv, check in, beach and seafront.
- D2
Tel Aviv: Bauhaus, Carmel Market, old Jaffa.
- D3
Transfer to Jerusalem, old city and quarters.
- D4
Jerusalem: Mount of Olives, museums, Mahane Yehuda market.
- D5
Day trip to the Dead Sea and Masada fortress.
- D6
Galilee: Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee.
- D7
Back to Tel Aviv, last shopping, return flight.
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Israël
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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