The instructions on this site are intended only for foreign nationals coming to Israel. With regard to the entry of Israeli citizens/residents, please visit the Ministry of Health guidelines published on "flight during corona" webpage.
No boarding will be permitted without obtaining a preliminary approval from the Population and Immigration Authority or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Entry to Israel will only be permitted if you have a negative PCR test result from 72 hours before leaving the country of origin, and you must take a PCR test on arrival to Israel
Apply for a permit to exit Israel if you haven’t got a vaccination or a recovery certificate
The entry of foreigners into Israel is subject to presentation of health insurance (including section covering the Coronavirus disease).
Foreign nationals leaving Israel before the end of their mandated isolation period without special permission will be in violation of the laws of the State of Israel and will not be approved entry to Israel on their return.
In the event of discrepancy between the procedures of the Population Authority and the mitigations specified above, the prevailing decision will be in accordance with the Authority's procedures.
In accordance with Government decision of 2.3.2021, the Permits Committee headed by the Population and Immigration Authority is responsible for examining entry of foreigne nationals into Israel.
During the next 2 weeks, priority will be given to the entry of Israeli citizens, due to the coming general election. Therefore, the number of foreign nationals approved for entry into Israel will be reduce, and in accordance with exceptional circumstances.
Entry of foreign nationals into Israel will be considered for approval after examination, in the cases:
1. Spouses of Israeli citizens, permanent residents, or parents of a child who is an Israeli citizen or permanent resident, will be permitted to enter Israel in the following cases:Spouses of Israeli citizens, permanent residents, or parents of a child who is an Israeli citizen or permanent resident, will be permitted to enter Israel in the following cases:
- to receive essential medical care that cannot be delayed – for the applicant or for someone who is dependent on the applicant
- ffor a funeral of a first-degree relative, including funerals of the deceased who is brought for burial in Israel
- to provide assistance to a first-degree relative who is in distress, and cannot receive assistance from someone else in Israel
- for legal proceedings to which the applicant is a party, has status, or is required to participate in it, if remote participation is not appropriate in the circumstances of the casefor legal proceedings to which the applicant is a party, has status, or is required to participate in it, if remote participation is not appropriate in the circumstances of the case
if they are a pregnant woman in the third trimester
- for humanitarian or special personal need that requires entry into Israel
- for an essential purpose relating to Israel's foreign relations or for an essential purpose relating to national security, with the approval of the Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defense or the Prime Minister's Office, as the case may befor an essential purpose relating to Israel's foreign relations or for an essential purpose relating to national security, with the approval of the Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defense or the Prime Minister's Office, as the case may be
-ffor applicants who left Israel legally, according to the restrictions that applied at the time, and whose permanent residence is in Israel
2. Athletes and their professional support staff will be approved entry to Israel to participate in competitive events, subject to a recommendation from the Ministry of Culture and Sports
3. Entry for an essential need regarding Israel's foreign relations or for security reasons - requests required for the State of Israel's foreign relations or for security reasons, on submission of a letter from the Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, or the Prime Minister's Office
Holders of official passports (diplomatic and service) trained in Israel - holders of official passports trained in Israel will not be required to present a boarding pass. This instruction has been passed on to airlines
4. Holders of an immigrant visa (oleh) or those eligible for immigration rights (aliyah) and whose immigration (Aliyah) cannot be postponed, must present confirmation from the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration or the Jewish Agency.Holders of an immigrant visa (oleh) or those eligible for immigration rights (aliyah) and whose immigration (Aliyah) cannot be postponed, must present confirmation from the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration or the Jewish Agency.
5. Foreign workers necessary for the purpose of maintaining the functional continuity of the economy:Foreign workers necessary for the purpose of maintaining the functional continuity of the economy:
* Experts – application must be made by the foreign expert's employer. You will need a recommendation from a relevant government ministry (health, economy, energy, transportation, etc.) that there is a need for the expert's entry to maintain the functional continuity of the economy. A permit application must also be attached.Experts – application must be made by the foreign expert's employer. You will need a recommendation from a relevant government ministry (health, economy, energy, transportation, etc.) that there is a need for the expert's entry to maintain the functional continuity of the economy. A permit application must also be attached.
* Home nursing caregiver - private licensed nursing companies can apply for their employees. You must attach a photocopy of the visa issued at the embassy.Home nursing caregiver - private licensed nursing companies can apply for their employees. You must attach a photocopy of the visa issued at the embassy.
6. A humanitarian need or a personal need that requires entry into Israel
7. Students, Masa participants and yeshiva students will not be permitted to enter until 5 April 2021Students, Masa participants and yeshiva students will not be permitted to enter until 5 April 2021
8. Volunteers will not be permitted to enter until 5 April 2021Volunteers will not be permitted to enter until 5 April 2021