The news is good for those who were planning to travel to Israel in the first trimester of 2022. This is because the country’s Ministry of Tourism has announced the reopening of borders for international visitors. The decision, valid since 1/9, may be reevaluated by the Israeli government according to the rise, or not, of Covid-19 cases in the country. For entry into Israel the tourists must have a PCR test performed in up to 72 hours before the flight, as well as having a new test on arrival in the country and awaiting the result in isolation (24 hours in a hotel).
Furthermore, the tourist must fill in a form declaring the health of the passenger. Another important requirement is that free access to the country will only be given to visitors completely vaccinated with the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, in a period of at least 14 days prior entrance into Israel. Those who have taken the second dose in a period of six months or more must present proof that they have taken the booster dose.
The non-vaccinated tourists that are recuperating from Covid-19 must present proof of a positive NAAT test (test of the amplification of the nucleic acid of the saliva for Covid-19) performed at least 11 days before the flight. As for travelers that are recovering from the new coronavirus, and have already received one dose of one of the vaccines approved by the World Health OrganizationWorld Health Organization, they will also be allowed to enter the country.
