FAQs (AKA Corona Info)

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Can tourists visit Israel now? (As of November 1, 2021)

Answer

Tourist must meet 1 of the following criteria: -Fully vaccinated (within 6 months of the 2nd shot or after a 3rd shot) with Pfizer vaccine (latest vaccine should be given at least 14 days before arrival and within 180 days of leaving Israel) -Fully vaccinated of the Moderna, Astra Zeneca, Sinovak, Sinopharm (2 shots) and Jansen (1 shot) vaccine (latest vaccine given at least 14 days before arrival and within 180 days of leaving Israel). -Recovered from covid and present of a results from a positive result in a NAAT test (molecular test such as PCR), at least 11 days before entering the country and within 180 days of leaving Israel -Recovered from Covid (and can present a positive test result) and have received at least 1 dose of a WHO approved vaccine will be able to enter. The positive covid result must be at least 11 days before arrival and within 180 days of leaving Israel.

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From which countries can tourists travel to Israel? (As of November 1, 2021)

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-All countries which are not considered a “red” country by Israel’s Ministry of Health (either directly or have been there in the two weeks before travel to Israel). -There are currently no “red” countries. -Travel with a connecting flight which passes through a red country is not considered entering from a red country as long as you did not physically enter the country (leave the airport). -Currently, entry is only possible to airports (not via the borders with Jordan and Egypt).

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Which forms are needed to prepare for your flight to Israel? (As of November 1, 2021)

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All visitors traveling to Israel need to complete an incoming passenger form up to 24 hours before flying to Israel. In this form they should either: -Upload an approved digital vaccination or recovery certificate (EU countries, UK, and others) and receive an approval to travel boarding the flight. This approval should be automatic. -Or enter their vaccinations on the incoming passenger form and fill an additional form for shortening isolation, to which you should attach the vaccination confirmations, and receive a green pass before boarding the flight.

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DO I NEED A COVID-19 TEST TO VISIT ISRAEL? (As of November 1, 2021)

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PCR tests are required for all travelers to Israel: -72 hours before departure to Israel. Required to board the flight along with the entry declaration which must be filled in within 24 hours of flight. -At the airport, upon arrival in Israel. This is required to leave the airport. After leaving the airport, you must go to your hotel or place of accommodation and remain in isolation until the results are received. This can take up to 24 hours but usually takes 5-6 hours. -72 hours before departure from Israel as well as completing an exit declaration up to 24 hours before flight.