Entry into and exit from Israel: Foreigners from all countries will be banned from entering Israel, other than in special cases approved by the Exceptions Committee.
Israelis who are considered recovered or vaccinated according to the Health Ministry standards will undergo a PCR test upon arrival in Israel, following which they will enter home quarantine. A second PCR test must be performed on the third day of quarantine, and if the result is negative, the person will be released from quarantine. Those refusing to undergo a second PCR test will be required to quarantine for the full period.
Israelis who are unvaccinated will undergo a PCR test upon arrival in Israel, following which they will enter home quarantine. They will then undergo a second PCR test on the seventh day of quarantine, and if the result is negative they will be released. Those who refuse to undergo a second test will be required to quarantine for the full period.
Israelis returning from “red” countries will undergo a PCR test upon arrival in Israel, after which they will be transferred to a government-run quarantine hotel until a negative test result is received. After they receive a negative test, they will be transferred to home quarantine and undergo a second PCR test on the seventh day. If that test is negative as well, they will be released from quarantine.
The State will inform Israelis traveling abroad that there may be changes in the guidelines while they are abroad, and that they will bear responsibility for keeping the updated guidelines upon their return to Israel.
More updates to follow.
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Statement from Chaimvchessed:
Published November 28, 2021 12:33 AM IST
The State of Israel opened its borders to vaccinated foreign tourists on November 1, after a period of more than one and a half years during which tourists were barred from entering the country. Now, just four weeks after reopening, Israel is once again slamming its borders shut to foreigners.
In response to the new Omicron variant, Israel’s Corona cabinet has decided to, once again, bar all entry by non-citizens. This new edict will be in effect for 14 days, beginning tomorrow night (between Sunday and Monday) at midnight. It is presumed that foreigners who reside in Israel (visa holders) will also be included in the ban. Hence, foreign residents of Israel who find themselves abroad at this time should consider hastening their return to Israel. Similarly, foreign residents who were intending to travel abroad for Chanuka may wish to reconsider their plans.
At this time, it is unknown if those in the air, en route to Israel at the time the ban takes effect will be permitted to enter Israel. Similarly, it is unclear if those holding Entry Permits will be allowed to travel to Israel once the ban takes effect.
In a related development, Israelis returning from abroad, even if vaccinated, will now be required to quarantine for three days upon landing. They will be allowed to exit quarantine after receiving a negative Covid result on the third day.
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