Israel
Travel restrictions
Non-Israeli citizens who arrive from countries on the orange or yellow lists will be allowed to enter Israel with a negative PCR test result (taken up to 72 hours before boarding flight) or a negative rapid test (taken in the 24 hours before boarding flight) or until they test negative on a PCR test taken upon arrival in Israel (whichever is earlier), if they meet the requirements listed below.
If your itinerary includes a connecting flight to Israel and the layover time between the first flight and the flight landing in Israel is more than 24 hours, you are required to take the PCR test in the 72 hours before the departure of the flight landing in Israel.
Entry requirements of non-Israei citizens:
- Did not visit any countries on the red list within 14 days before arrival in Israel.
- Have been vaccinated with a WHO (World Health Organization) approved vaccine in accordance with the protocol set by Israel, or your recovery has been confirmed in accordance with the protocol set by Israel, and you have a digital certificate recognized by the Israeli Ministry of Health – see details below.
- There is no other hindrance for your arrival in Israel
Within 48 hours before their flight to Israel, the earlier the better, all passengers must submit an online entry statement. You will receive a response immediately indicating whether you will be cleared or refused?to board your flight
Those who have a certificate of vaccination or recovery that can be digitally verified in the Ministry of Health's systems, will scan or upload their certificate to the form and will receive a Green Pass valid for six months from the date of last vaccination (or through 28.2.2022, whichever is later) before boarding the flight.
Those who do have a certificate that can be digitally verified in the Ministry of Health's systems, will declare their vaccination status in the form, attach the relevant documents to the form and will receive a month-long Green Pass before boarding the flight.
Recovered individuals who do not have a certificate that can be digitally verified in the Ministry of Health's systems will not be allowed to board the flight.
Upon completion of the form, you will receive a link in which you may pay in advance for the PCR test that you will be required to take upon arrival in Israel, in addition to the pre-flight test. The test's cost in advance payment is 80 ILS.
Before the flight, you are required to present a confirmation attesting to the completion of the arrival statement form as well as one of the following documents:
- Certificate of vaccination, attesting to your vaccination in accordance with the required protocol in Israel.
- Certificate of recovery that can be digitally verified in the Ministry of Health's systems.
Measures taken by the government
The Government of Israel announced updated guidelines and restrictions regarding personal movements and social distancing to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). These guidelines include the requirement to wear a protective mask that covers the nose and mouth in public.
Testing
The Israeli Ministry of Health (MOH) maintains a list of medical centers for viral COVID-19 testing: https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/flying-to-israel-guidlines?chapterIndex=4 Many local hospitals, clinics, and laboratories offer testing for travel purposes. Travelers are responsible for the costs of their own tests and any associated medical care. Testing in a state hospital costs NIS 297 max per test. The cost can change from time to time. Please ensure that the test provider you choose will provide test results that comply with CDC guidelines and those of your airline.
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
Call *5400 (in Israel only).
Source:
US Embassy in Israel https://il.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Published on January 19th 2022 (checked on January 19th 2022)
Israeli Ministry of Health - International Travel https://corona.health.gov.il/en/abroad/arriving-foreign-nationals/
Checked on January 19th 2022
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