Entry of Non-Israeli Citizens by Air
Update: from 1.3.2022 (subject to approval by the Knesset and the government) – foreign nationals may enter Israel by the air even if they have not been vaccinated for or recovered from COVID.
Foreign travelers who stayed outside Israel for more than 72 hours will be required to present one of the following documents:
- Negative result on a PCR test taken in the 72 hours before boarding the flight to Israel.
- Positive result on a rapid (antigen) test at an authorized testing site, or a PCR test, taken less than three months prior, provided the traveler enters Israel at least on day 8 after the test (the test date is considered day 1).
- Exempt from testing approved by the Exceptions Committee.
All passengers will take another PCR test at the airport in Israel and go into isolation until receipt of a negative result on the PCR or for 24 hours, whichever is earlier.
This guidance applies to all foreign nationals entering Israel including those who have not been vaccinated or recovered from COVID.
Those who are not considered vaccinated or recovered according to the guidance of the Ministry of Health, and do not receive a Green Pass after filling a statement of entry to Israel – will be required to go into isolation in the event of exposure to a confirmed COVID case during their stay in Israel, according to the guidance.
Entry of Israeli Citizens by Air
Update: from 1.3.2022 (subject to approval by the Knesset and the government) – Israeli citizens, permanent residents and temporary residents will not be required to present a COVID test result before boarding the flight to Israel.
Upon entry to Israel, travelers will be requried to take a PCR test in the airport and go into isolation until receipt of a negative result on the test or for 24 hours, whichever is earlier.
This guidance applies to all Israeli travelers including those who have not been vaccinated or recovered from COVID.
Those who are not considered vaccinated or recovered according to the guidance of the Ministry of Health, and do not receive a Green Pass after filling a statement of entry to Israel – will be required to go into isolation in the event of exposure to a confirmed COVID case during their stay in Israel, according to the guidance.
For more details, please visit the Ministry of Health website.