Passport validity and usage

When departing from Israel, passengers may use any valid passport for border control, regardless of which passport the flight tickets were purchased with. Flight tickets and border control are separate processes. For instance, if tickets are booked under an Israeli 'Darcon' but the traveler holds a Belarusian passport, they can use the Belarusian passport for border checks if they intend to leave the transit zone.

Travelers holding a non-biometric Israeli Lesse Passe can enter EU countries. While entry is permitted, holders should expect longer processing times and delays at passport control compared to biometric passport or Darkon holders.

It is still possible to travel with non-biometric passports. Israeli citizens have been able to enter Lithuania using non-biometric passports without issues. While some border crossings may involve additional routine questions or fingerprinting, it is generally not a barrier to entry. This applies to travel to various destinations, not just Lithuania.

Israeli citizens can enter the country with an expired Darcon. The passport expiration does not negate citizenship. The entry process might take slightly longer due to additional verification, but it is a standard procedure and does not lead to denial of entry.

When traveling from Moscow to Italy with an Israeli Teudat Maavar (travel document), non-biometric versions generally do not pose problems with Italian border control. A traveler reported a smooth entry into Rome from Moscow in May using a non-biometric Maavar.

Check current entry requirements for Italy and France for holders of non-biometric passports. Information indicates that non-biometric passports were accepted in the past year. Verify if this policy is still in effect.

As of July 2026 (log date context), there is no specific registration required for entry to Italy using a Laissez-Passer document without biometrics for Israeli travelers.