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Hello!
I’m planning a trip to the Middle East (Jordan, Israel, Palestine, Jerusalem, Lebanon, Syria).
I would like to know if there is any problem travelling in those countries with the same Passport.
Is it true that I cannot enter a Muslim country with a Passport with a stamp from Israel?
Hope you can help me.
Thank you.
André

Asked by Andre 4 on Saturday January 19th

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If you have an Israeli stamp on your passport, you will not be able to enter Syria and Lebanon (in addition to all Gulf countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, etc.). The exception is Egypt and Jordan, who have peace treaties with Israel.

Answered by Hani on Wednesday January 23rd

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A tip - if you visit the Islamic Middle Eastern countries first, and visit Israel at the end of your trip, you should be able to get in.

You can ask the immigration staff in Israel not to stamp your passport. This request usually works. However, if your passport contains several stamps from ME countries, you are likely to be detained and asked a number of questions about your travel in those countries. If you enter Israel from the West Bank, you are very likely to be detained for a couple of hours.

Answered by Richard S on Wednesday February 6th

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It is advisable to leave Israel as the last country to visit in the Middle East, to get away from all the hassle of not being allowed entrance to certain countries in the Middle East. Some people ask the immigration officers in Israel to put the stamps on a separate piece of paper or to cover the stamps with a special sticker. THIS IS NOT ADVISABLE. Simply go to Israel last, or enter it from the West Bank. I hope this helps :)