Israel
Travel restrictions
As of May 21st 2022, travelers will no longer be required to take a PCR test upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport or be required to provide a negative test prior to boarding a flight to Israel.
Masks are no longer required on international flights.
Non-Israeli Citizens must provide the following before boarding their flight to Israel:
- a health insurance policy with coverage for the treatment of COVID-19.
- an online entry statement filled in within 48 hours before flying to Israel. You will receive a response immediately indicating whether you will be cleared or refused to board your flight.
Currently there is no legal requirement of isolation after entering Israel.
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 May 24th 2022 (checked on June 8th 2022)
Israeli Ministry of Health - International Travel https://corona.health.gov.il/en/abroad/arriving-foreign-nationals/
Checked on June 8th 2022
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