Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread

[LizR]

I'm still trying to make sense of all the different rules, so if I'm wrong, please correct me.

My understanding was, need to be vaccinated within 6 months to get the permit. Once in Israel, upon arrival you need a PCR and Antibodies test. Once the results are in, you can exit quarantine after 24 hours.

ETA: My source was the Amudim website: https://amudim.org/travel-quar/#info

This is referring to quarantine guidelines once you get to Israel.  It is not the application process for first degree relative.  You can still apply and get approved, you may just have a harder time exiting quarantine without a vax within the past 6 months

[yelped]

I think Israel will open this November, at least to Europeans with official digital vaccination records

How will they verify that the vaccine was given within 6 months? EU is fine with 12 months. Will they waive that requirement if you have an EU certificate?

[tavster]

How will they verify that the vaccine was given within 6 months? EU is fine with 12 months. Will they waive that requirement if you have an EU certificate?

Like for tav yarok, it's 6 months since the last shot. Be it a 2nd or 3rd shot

[yelped]

Like for tav yarok, it's 6 months since the last shot. Be it a 2nd or 3rd shot

How do they know the date of the last vaccine taken? Is that on the certificate?

[Dr Moose]

This is referring to quarantine guidelines once you get to Israel.  It is not the application process for first degree relative.  You can still apply and get approved, you may just have a harder time exiting quarantine without a vax within the past 6 months

That's the issue I'm worried about. I'm not interested in going and then having issues of exiting quarantine.

[PlatinumGuy]

How do they know the date of the last vaccine taken? Is that on the certificate?

I think it is

[tavster]

How do they know the date of the last vaccine taken? Is that on the certificate?

It shows the date of last shot, and number of shots taken. And in any case, the Israelis are supposed to have access to the European database

[tavster]

I think Israel will open this November, at least to Europeans with official digital vaccination records

You called it @PlatinumGuy
https://twitter.com/gotomichal/status/1447613861671149568?t=QgS9wxZKmoKQEcfmYj9QLw&s=19

[PlatinumGuy]

You called it @PlatinumGuy
https://twitter.com/gotomichal/status/1447613861671149568?t=QgS9wxZKmoKQEcfmYj9QLw&s=19

Yeah. I booked tickets a week ago in anticipation of space rapidly disappearing and prices jumping.

[Moshe123]

That's the issue I'm worried about. I'm not interested in going and then having issues of exiting quarantine.

There is a solution. PM me.

[Fiddy]

Anyone have advice for me? Have a weird question... I’m a dual citizen (US/Israel) and want to fly to Israel without an ishur. My first name on Israeli passport doesn’t match my legal first name on everything else(US passport, license etc.) I usually book ticket under my regular legal name because it’s not necessary for it to match my Israeli passport name, however, under these circumstances should I book ticket and fill health declaration using my Israeli name so it matches the Israeli passport?

[points 99]

It shows the date of last shot, and number of shots taken. And in any case, the Israelis are supposed to have access to the European database

Does the EU have access to Israeli database? If I have a tav yarok based on recovery/antibodies, does the EU accept that, and do they know from the TY that it is from recovery and not vax (if I would want to get an EU green passport)?

[bp27]

Yeah. I booked tickets a week ago in anticipation of space rapidly disappearing and prices jumping.

So much left unanswered by this article with the anticipated protocol. How are these "phases" going to work? It seems like Nov 1 will be for EU passholders. Phase 2 will be for the US, pending some sort of agreement (not sure what kind of agreement can be made, as there is no national database, unless they plan to partner with someone like Clear?). They then they plan on fully opening to vaccinated tourists of all countries by Nov 21? How long are each of these phases? Seems like a pretty quick timeline.

I actually have tickets booked to go in Dec, and am holding off getting vaccinated until this clears up. Hope we have some clarity with enough time to actually get vaccinated.

[m65]

Anyone have advice for me? Have a weird question... I’m a dual citizen (US/Israel) and want to fly to Israel without an ishur. My first name on Israeli passport doesn’t match my legal first name on everything else(US passport, license etc.) I usually book ticket under my regular legal name because it’s not necessary for it to match my Israeli passport name, however, under these circumstances should I book ticket and fill health declaration using my Israeli name so it matches the Israeli passport?

do u have a reason not to?
either way u, whatever name is on the ticket, if u show an israeli passport they should allow u to board, but why look for tzaros?
u can fill out as many health declarations as your heart desires

[Fiddy]

do u have a reason not to?
either way u, whatever name is on the ticket, if u show an israeli passport they should allow u to board, but why look for tzaros?
u can fill out as many health declarations as your heart desires

Thought so. Just wanted to confirm I’m not opening a new can of worms leaving the country as an Israeli vs US citizen. Thanks!

[njmacman]

I agree.

[GershonNY]

How long before travel to Israel is it recommended to apply for a permit? (Visiting 1st degree relative)
How long is the permit valid for?

[njmacman]

Apply for ishur 30 days before travel. Valid for 30 days. You can contact the Consulate but strongly recommend your relative do it through Misrad Hapnim.

[yandmk]

So much left unanswered by this article with the anticipated protocol. How are these "phases" going to work? It seems like Nov 1 will be for EU passholders. Phase 2 will be for the US, pending some sort of agreement (not sure what kind of agreement can be made, as there is no national database, unless they plan to partner with someone like Clear?). They then they plan on fully opening to vaccinated tourists of all countries by Nov 21? How long are each of these phases? Seems like a pretty quick timeline.

I actually have tickets booked to go in Dec, and am holding off getting vaccinated until this clears up. Hope we have some clarity with enough time to actually get vaccinated.

If you intend to vaccinate anyway, why wait for the last second where you may have issues?

[Jack out of the box]

Apply for ishur 30 days before travel. Valid for 30 days. You can contact the Consulate but strongly recommend your relative do it through Misrad Hapnim.

Is that based on recent experience?
The Misrad Hapnim office in my city supposedly does not handle these matters.