Israel introduces new entry rules for visitors

Israel has applied new rules for incoming tourists, Report informs referring to the Israeli Tourism Ministry.

The borders of the Jewish state are open to citizens or permanent residents who are abroad and have first-degree relatives in Israel. They have the right to come with their spouses and children, regardless of their citizenship.

Besides, foreigners can enter the country with spouses and children who have Israeli relatives of the first degree (citizens or permanent residents) living in Israel.

At the same time, all foreigners wishing to come to Israel must provide documents on vaccination or recovery from COVID (except for babies under one year old). Confirmation of kinship is done by checking the population register.

As before, entry for foreign nationals is possible only after prior receipt of permission from the Israeli Population and Immigration Authority, as well as only if there is a negative PCR test result, made no more than 72 hours before departure.

Upon arrival, it will be necessary to present medical insurance, including for coronavirus treatment. Visitors will also need to observe self-isolation.