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Gaza Strip travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Gaza Strip with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for the Gaza Strip.
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Gaza Strip travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to the Gaza Strip with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Gaza Strip - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Time difference | UK +2 hours |
| Language(s) | Arabic |
| Currency | Israeli Shekel |
| Electricity | C + H plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
| Visa✝ | Yes |
✝ = requirements for UK travellers.
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|---|---|
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Gaza Strip weather
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The Gaza Strip weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Gaza.
Gaza Strip travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting the Gaza Strip from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for the Gaza Strip - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for the Gaza Strip - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for the Gaza Strip - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for the Gaza Strip - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for the Gaza Strip - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for the Gaza Strip - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around the Gaza Strip.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Gaza Strip travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to the Gaza Strip with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for the Gaza Strip - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for the Gaza Strip - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in the Gaza Strip - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in the Gaza Strip, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Gaza Strip covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in the Gaza Strip with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Coronavirus timeline in the Gaza Strip - Our World in Data
Gaza Strip travel features
Do you want to learn more about the Gaza Strip? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in the Gaza Strip.
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Gaza Strip FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to the Gaza Strip including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from the Gaza Strip?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from the Gaza Strip. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the time difference between the Gaza Strip and the UK?
The time difference between the Gaza Strip and the UK is UK time+2 hours.
What is the main language spoken in the Gaza Strip?
The main language spoken in the Gaza Strip is Arabic.
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What is the currency in the Gaza Strip?
The currency in the Gaza Strip is the Israeli Shekel (ILS).
Which plugs are used in the Gaza Strip?
Gaza Strip uses electrical plug type C + H (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in the Gaza Strip?
They drive on the right side of the road in the Gaza Strip.
Do you need a visa for the Gaza Strip?
Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter the Gaza Strip.
Check Gaza Strip visa requirements for all passport holders with VisaHQ*.
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