COVID-19 update

Corona virus update

  •   Update regarding travel to Israel
  • For a full explanation of the entry process into Israel - Click on the image







    Update on entry into Israel for non Israeli citizen from the UK

    01.11.2021

     

    Entry of foreign nationals who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have recovered from the virus abroad as of 01.11.2021

     

    As of 01.11.2021, tourists (those who are not Israeli citizens) who have been fully vaccinated or recovered from the virus abroad will be allowed to enter Israel through Ben Gurion Airport, in accordance with the guidelines and instructions on the Ministry of Health website, which can be found in the following link:

     

    https://corona.health.gov.il/directives/air-travel-covid19-green/?tab=by-air

     

    Those who meet the criteria of a vaccinated person should not apply for an entry permit from the consulate.

     

    The process of entering Israel

    Non-Israelis who want to enter Israel will go through several steps along the way:

      1. A PCR test must be performed up to 72 hours before the flight to Israel.
      2. An entry declaration form for Israel must be filled out:
        • Holders of a verifiable digital certificate - will scan or upload their vaccination or recovery certificate to the incoming passenger form and receive a green pass before boarding the plane.
        • Those who do not have a verifiable digital certificate - will declare the vaccines they received in the entry declaration form to Israel, and will also fill out a declaration regarding the vaccines administered abroad, to which they will attach the relevant documents, and will receive a green pass before boarding.
      1. When boarding the plane, the following documents must be presented:
      • Documentation of a negative PCR result in a test that taken up to 72 hours before the flight to Israel.
      • Confirmation of submission of an entry declaration form.
      • One of the following documents:
      • Vaccination certificate attesting to the performance of vaccinations in accordance with the procedure required in Israel.
      • Digital recovery certificate
        • Exceptional entry permit from the Ministry of the Interior (exceptions outline, groups).

    4.   Random examinations of documents and compliance with the conditions will be carried out by the Population and Immigration Authority at Ben Gurion Airport.

    5.   A PCR test must be performed after landing at Ben Gurion Airport and travelers must enter isolation until a negative result is obtained, or for 24 hours, whichever is earlier.

     

     

    Attention

     

    Foreign nationals who do not meet these conditions will be denied entry to Israel and will be required to return to their country of origin.

     

    Please note: Those who present a forged document, or are found to be infected and refuse to go to an isolation facility, or violate the isolation requirement - will be denied entry to Israel for a period of 5 years.

     

    Violators of isolation, who are not confirmed cases, will be denied entry to Israel for a period of 3 years.

     


     

     

    Entry of foreign citizens who are not fully vaccinated and / or recovering from the virus as of 01.11.2021

     

     

    Non Israeli citizens who are not vaccinated and do not meet the criteria as it appears on the Ministry of Health website will not be allowed to enter Israel. This excludes exceptions, as published on the website of the Population Authority:

     

    https://www.gov.il/he/departments/news/border_closing_coronavirus_14062020

     

     

    For those that qualify for exemptions on travel restrictions, it will be necessary to apply online as before. An official response will be given within 14 working days.

     

     

     

    https://govforms.gov.il/mw/forms/knisalisrael%40mofa.gov.il#!requestDetails

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     ​

  •  
     

    A policy of arrival to the state of Israel during the COVID-19 pandemic period

    Foreigners who wish to arrive in the State of Israel are required to fill out the online form "Application for an entry permit to Israel during the COVID-19 pandemic for passengers traveling with a foreign passport".

    The form is for personal application only. No companions can be added to the application, and a separate application must be submitted to each companion.

    Please note that you can indicate in the application form the reference numbers of applications related to this application.

    When filling out a form, be sure to attach/upload the references and supporting documents, including:

    1. Readable photocopy of the applicant's passport.

    2. Vaccination certificate or doctor's approval for recovery from COVID-19 or both (depending on the circumstances).

    3. Additional documents relevant to the reason for the arrival request, as specified in the application.

    See Guidelines

    Attachment 1 - Obligations regarding individual permission to enter the State of Israel

    Attachment 2 - Parent Declaration

    Attachment 3 - Notification of the Birth of an Israeli Citizen Born Abroad​

    When filling out the online application form, the country in which the applicant is currently located must be selected, and, accordingly, the location of the Israeli embassy or consulate to which the application will be sent for examination and processing.

    It is important to emphasize that a re-application cannot be submitted within two weeks from your last submission.

    To submit a request for arrival to the State of Israel, Click here


    For the instructions for arriving and entering the state of Israel during the COVID-19 period click here .

    See Ministry of Health website with the relevant information 

    If you exit Israel before the end of quarantine without a permission, you will not be approved entry again.

    There is no entry into Israel for commemoration day, shiva, shloshim, unveiling of the tombstone and Yahrzeit.

    Entry permits are valid for 1 month from the date of issue and is valid for 1 entry ONLY


     
  •