Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread

[AsherO]

Amazing how such a post can be found "like" worthy.

#Shtisel

[mgarfin]

I filled out the entry doc you need to do 24 hours before arrival, See what's in the email we received.
Is this outdated?


NOTE
Israeli law mandates compliance with all isolation requirements.

Read the isolation requirements.
Information on COVID-19 testing centers, whether a doctor's referral is required, pre-testing instructions, etc..

REQUIREMENTS FROM ALL TRAVELERS

All travelers must take a COVID-19 PCR test on arrival in Israel.
It is recommended to pay for the test before boarding the flight to Israel on the testing company's website, because the cost at the airport is higher.
Prepayment can also shorten the time you spend at the airport.

How will you get the test result?


The HMO will send the test result to people with health insurance.
The Femi Service Center will send the test result to those without health insurance.
Contact information

Tel: 03-5688505
Whatsapp: 052-2822170
Email: testngo_support@femi.com
Foreign nationals must present a permit to be granted entry to Israel.

All travelers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result to airline when they check-in.
The test must be taken no more than 72 hours prior to the scheduled time of departure to Israel.
This requirement does not apply to people who stay outside of Israel less then 72 hours.
All travelers coming to Israel must take a COVID-19 PCR test on arrival in Israel.

Travelers who have been vaccinated, or have recovered outside of Israel must enter isolation on arrival in Israel;
It is possible to request an exemption from isolation, if you agree to take a serologic test in Israel, and if the test result is positive.
More information for vaccinated or recovered travelers arriving in Israel

If you or the someone who travels with you develop COVID-19 related symptoms during your stay in Israel
(body temperature is 38°C or higher, cough, trouble breathing, loss of taste or smell),
contact emergency medical services or Magen David Adom Emergency Services at 101.

We remind you to practice hygiene, wear a mask, and stay 2 meters apart.

All the best,
Israel Ministry of Health.

[Moishy123]

Are you registered as recovered or did you just do a previous serology test *in* Israel to show you had the vaccine outside Israel?  I am in this situation -- trying to figure out if my status as "recovered" from March will let me avoid quarantine now.

registered recovered

[mgarfin]

I'm doing the serological test now, just to see. Will update iyh.

Anyway to prepay for this test?

[tavster]

Anyway to prepay for this test?

https://testngo.femi.com/he/sign-in

[tavster]

[mgarfin]

https://testngo.femi.com/he/sign-in

No option for the serological test, only PCR

[Ergel]

I've used the link twice to apply for my in-laws. First time I got a response that I filled out the bidud forms incorrectly. Responded to the email with the correct form and filled out the form again. Haven't heard back either from my email or from filling out the form. Is there anything to do?

[bb_sam]

There are reports of being able to get a kupat cholim physician to add a *Pfizer* (only) dose given abroad to an Israeli.  For those of us that don't have a Kupat -- can any physician do this even if I'm not associated with a Kupat? 

[B.D.Da'ehu]

Family of 7 got first degree relative ishurim for all besides for one child. Same paperwork for all.


Anyone know how to go get that last ishur? It's from misrad hapnim and going in wasn't helpful. Amudim can't help since this wasn't through the consulate.

[tavster]

There are reports of being able to get a kupat cholim physician to add a *Pfizer* (only) dose given abroad to an Israeli.  For those of us that don't have a Kupat -- can any physician do this even if I'm not associated with a Kupat?

I'm skeptical but definitely interested 

[Moshe123]

For some reason, I still didn't hear back.

[Traveler718]

https://twitter.com/KolHaolam/status/1434566690222784512?s=20

[Kobe Bryant]

(AP) Israel says it will soon reopen its gates to foreign tour groups — even as it battles one of the world’s highest rates of coronavirus infections.

The country’s Tourism Ministry on Sunday said it will begin allowing organized tour groups into the country beginning Sept. 19.

Tourists will have to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, present a negative PCR test before their flight and undergo both PCR and serological testing upon arrival. Visitors would have to quarantine in their hotels until the test results come back — a process expected to take no more than 24 hours.

[justaregularguy]

(AP) Israel says it will soon reopen its gates to foreign tour groups — even as it battles one of the world’s highest rates of coronavirus infections.

The country’s Tourism Ministry on Sunday said it will begin allowing organized tour groups into the country beginning Sept. 19.

Tourists will have to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, present a negative PCR test before their flight and undergo both PCR and serological testing upon arrival. Visitors would have to quarantine in their hotels until the test results come back — a process expected to take no more than 24 hours.

ok I’m organizing a tourist group whoever wants to comes I need 4 other ppl so I could visit my brother do succos. Who’s in?

[Dan]

ok I’m organizing a tourist group whoever wants to comes I need 4 other ppl so I could visit my brother do succos. Who’s in?

Halevai it worked like that.

[yesitsme]

Halevai it worked like that.

belz pulled it off nicely

[justaregularguy]

Halevai it worked like that.

all these tours going to Dubai cud throw something together for a trip to isreal no?

[Moshe123]

One person I know tried the serological test route. He got the green pass, but was not released from bidud.

I still did not receive a response.

[Ploni3]

We had four different experiences and response times varied from a few hours to a bit more than a day...