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IsraelLevel 3/4

Updated on 27 August 2026 · source checked daily

Israel — official level as of 27 August 2026: Level 3/4 ("Reconsider Travel"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, CHF 1.5M, certificate on payment.

Three official readings
United StatesState Departmentsource ↗Our reference level — the one shown across this site
Level 3/4 — “Reconsider Travel”
United KingdomFCDOsource ↗Added on top of the U.S. level, under its own rules: travel statuses
our reading: all travel advised against to parts of the country · all but essential travel advised against to parts of the country
source reviewed 22 July 2026
SwitzerlandFDFAsource ↗Advisory cited by the Maximum policy
Is the whole country advised against?Except for imperative reasonsthe whole country is advised against, unless the reason is imperative
our reading: Switzerland’s FDFA advises against tourist travel
advice published 29.05.2026
The comparison of the three advisories was not retrieved this morning: only the verdicts above are shown.

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How we read these three advisories

The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.

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Level 3/4 — Reconsider Travel Checked on 27 August 2026 · U.S. State Department
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What is your current insurance?

The verdict
No area exclusion at this level — but three written limits: deductible and prior approval, 90-day cap, advance under conditions.
Exact wording (official French text): « Des Voyages vers des pays où Votre gouvernement a conseillé de ne pas voyager » — general exclusion n° 11, applying to ALL travel covers.
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Cover
With your Amex Platinum
Territorial exclusion at this level
No territorial exclusion at this level — the clause targets countries your government advised against travelling to
Covered — the core of the Maximum contract
Medical expenses cap abroad
€2M — but 10% deductible (€150–500), insurer's prior approval, trip paid with the Card
CHF 1.5M emergency medical expenses
Hospital deposit before admission
Advance possible — prior approval required before care
Direct payment guarantee: the insurer settles the hospital
Trip duration covered
Maximum 90 consecutive days per trip
12 months, unlimited trips
Visa certificate (incl. Schengen)
Not provided
Official named certificate, issued on payment

Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).

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On the ground

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Hospitals with emergency rooms, nearest evacuation airport and live alerts — public data (OpenStreetMap, GDACS), computed live. In an emergency, one reflex: +41 22 ••• •• ••.

Frequently asked questions — travel insurance Israel

What is the official risk level in Israel today?

Level 3/4 ("Reconsider Travel") according to the U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 27 August 2026. Maximum Insurance checks this official source every day.

What does Maximum Insurance do in Israel?

The Pack VIP ($990 for twelve months, unlimited trips) covers CHF 1.5M emergency medical expenses, unlimited evacuation and repatriation, the direct payment guarantee in hospital, and a nominative certificate in the format visa applications require, Schengen included. The Pack VIP Extreme adds crisis management & security and Kidnap & Ransom (subject to eligibility).

Do I need an insurance certificate for a Israel visa?

Many consulates require proof of international medical cover before issuing a visa — Schengen included for non-European travellers. Maximum Insurance issues the official named certificate on payment, accepted for these procedures.

What should I do if hospitalised in Israel?

One reflex: call +41 22 ••• •• •• (24/7). Within our worldwide medical network — 45,000 medical providers — the insurer sends its direct payment guarantee: the hospital is settled directly, no deposit advanced by the traveller.

Is an Amex, Visa or Mastercard enough in Israel?

These are travel-insurance options, with a public notice. At level 4/4 (Do Not Travel), several notices rule the trip out (Amex, exclusion no. 11; Mastercard Fortuneo, art. 5.5). Below that, the area exclusion generally does not apply — 90 days max, reimbursement afterwards, no visa certificate remain. The VIP Pack runs 12 months, pays the hospital, and issues the certificate on payment.

Are a health plan or a travel policy enough in Israel?

A health plan treats you at home: the hospital here asks for a guarantee before admission. A travel policy has its own terms — often a territorial clause at level 4/4, and 90 days. Without the document (IPID number or PDF), we cannot say. Ask a Maximum Insurance expert to call you back.

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U.S. State Department → UK FCDO → France Diplomatie → DFAE (Suisse) →

The displayed level comes from the State Department, checked every morning. Before departure, always cross-check your country of residence's advisory: that is what your policy cites.

The level shown is the official U.S. Department of State level, checked daily. Maximum Insurance is an insurance distributor — general information, not personal advice.

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