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Accordingly, the FINAL criteria For entering Israel are as follows - you must meet ONE of these conditions in order to enter Israel:

1. Vaccinated within 180 days of the trip with either a second vaccine or a booster and it must be at least 14 days after the shot.

2. Recovered within 180 days of the trip with DIGITAL proof of a positive PCR result and more than 11 days have passed since the positive result. This type of proof only exists in the EU. The UK will likely have it as well.

3. Recovered anytime – even more than 180 days before the trip - with DIGITAL proof of positive PCR result AND vaccinated with at least one dose within 180 days of the trip. Again at the moment the digital proof only exists in the EU and possibly the UK shortly.

Your vaccination or recovery CANNOT expire while in Israel, which means you may not be in Israel more than 180 days after your vaccine or recovery have expired.

CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATING THE TERMS OF ENTRY: VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE ABOVE CRITERIA CAN MEAN SANCTIONS INCLUDING BARRING YOUR ENTRY TO ISRAEL FOR 5 YEARS.

Link to pay for the Covid test that you'll take upon arrival in TLV

Author Topic: Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread  (Read 642752 times)

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Re: Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread
« Reply #5480 on: November 27, 2021, 07:51:40 PM »
Anyone know if during this ban you can go back to applying as a first degree relative?
i dont think this is known yet- but i just read that  if they were to enter in after the ban, they will need quarantine for ten days.
(im trying to find the source).

in the meantime, jereusalem post said
"And any foreigners who do manage to get permission to enter Israel would have to quarantine in a state-run coronavirus hotel."

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Re: Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread
« Reply #5481 on: November 27, 2021, 09:04:16 PM »

"And any foreigners who do manage to get permission to enter Israel would have to quarantine in a state-run coronavirus hotel."
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That really sucks!

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Re: Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread
« Reply #5482 on: November 27, 2021, 09:27:05 PM »
I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
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Re: Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread
« Reply #5484 on: November 28, 2021, 01:36:30 AM »
It's about time we remind them who pays their bills, enough of this nonsense where unless you are a celebrity or wealthy you can't go
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Re: Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread
« Reply #5485 on: November 28, 2021, 01:41:21 AM »
So the question remains - if ppl can still board a flight to Israel tomorrow and land on Monday. Please post if you have more insight on this


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Re: Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread
« Reply #5486 on: November 28, 2021, 01:46:11 AM »
So the question remains - if ppl can still board a flight to Israel tomorrow and land on Monday. Please post if you have more insight on this
My understanding is that the rules take effect at midnight on Sunday night, so the borders officially close then. I wouldn't risk boarding a plane that lands on Monday.

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Re: Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread
« Reply #5487 on: November 28, 2021, 09:36:51 AM »
Seems like there's lots of conflicting info about flying on today's flights.
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Re: Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread
« Reply #5488 on: November 28, 2021, 09:39:14 AM »
Seems like there's lots of conflicting info about flying on today's flights.

This is the official statement.

*מטה ההסברה למאבק בנגיף הקורונה*
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בהתאם להחלטת ועדת חוקה חוק ומשפט של הכנסת, ובהמשך להמלצת משרד הבריאות, כל  הנכנסים לישראל ממדינות אדומות החל מהיום , יום ראשון 28/11/2021 *משעה 18:00* (במקום בחצות), יכנסו לבידוד במלונית עד לקבלת תוצאת בדיקת  PCR שלילית שנעשתה בנתב"ג.

השינויים בנהלי הכניסה לישראל ממדינות שאינן מדינות אדומות ובהם: איסור כניסת זרים ושינוי נהלי הבידוד - יחולו על נוחתים אשר המריאו מארץ המוצא עד לשעה 24:00 (שעון ישראל) בלילה שבין יום א' (היום, 28 בנובמבר 2021) לבין יום ב'.


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Re: Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread
« Reply #5489 on: November 28, 2021, 09:39:31 AM »
Time to change the title of this thread.

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Re: Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread
« Reply #5490 on: November 28, 2021, 10:08:28 AM »
Time to change the title of this thread.

Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reclosing...

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Re: Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread
« Reply #5491 on: November 28, 2021, 10:17:27 AM »
Seems like there's lots of conflicting info about flying on today's flights.

According to Chaim V'Chesed, those departing today will be able to enter the country tomorrow. Additionally, MAJOR DEVELOPMENT - those who are vaccinated/recovered and hold valid student visas are exempt from the new rules and can still enter the country (unclear what quarantine rules if any would apply).

https://5townscentral.com/2021/11/28/breaking-students-to-be-granted-entry-todays-travelers-may-enter-israel/

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Re: Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread
« Reply #5492 on: November 28, 2021, 10:22:01 AM »
According to Chaim V'Chesed, those departing today will be able to enter the country tomorrow. Additionally, MAJOR DEVELOPMENT - those who are vaccinated/recovered and hold valid student visas are exempt from the new rules and can still enter the country (unclear what quarantine rules if any would apply).

https://5townscentral.com/2021/11/28/breaking-students-to-be-granted-entry-todays-travelers-may-enter-israel/
Do you depart November 28 Israel time? Or is local time fine?

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Re: Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread
« Reply #5493 on: November 28, 2021, 10:29:24 AM »
Insanity. Rash decision without any definitive plans for exemptions. And if they are serious about locking down the country, why let Israelis travel outbound and then come back in- aren't they also at-risk for bringing back the Omicron variant???
Hours later, the government then makes these one-off decisions here and there, leaving everyone scrambling. Horribly executed.
Except for the Miss Universe contestants (to be held in Eilat)- they are all getting exemptions! Shameful

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Re: Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread
« Reply #5494 on: November 28, 2021, 10:39:23 AM »
Do you depart November 28 Israel time? Or is local time fine?
[Student Visa Holders Exempt, Tourist Departures From USA Allowed Until 12:59am Tomorrow!] 4 Weeks After Partially Reopening, Israel Closes The Doors To Non-Citizens Yet Again https://www.dansdeals.com/points-travel/israel/4-weeks-partially-reopening-israel-closes-doors-non-citizens-yet/
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Re: Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread
« Reply #5495 on: November 28, 2021, 10:57:49 AM »
[Student Visa Holders Exempt, Tourist Departures From USA Allowed Until 12:59am Tomorrow!] 4 Weeks After Partially Reopening, Israel Closes The Doors To Non-Citizens Yet Again https://www.dansdeals.com/points-travel/israel/4-weeks-partially-reopening-israel-closes-doors-non-citizens-yet/
Thanks, seems like tonight's flights from JFK should be good according to your source

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Re: Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread
« Reply #5496 on: November 28, 2021, 11:01:55 AM »
[Student Visa Holders Exempt, Tourist Departures From USA Allowed Until 12:59am Tomorrow!] 4 Weeks After Partially Reopening, Israel Closes The Doors To Non-Citizens Yet Again https://www.dansdeals.com/points-travel/israel/4-weeks-partially-reopening-israel-closes-doors-non-citizens-yet/
If it was me, i wouldn't risk shleping to Israel with the risk of being sent back, based solely on a LY source. My 2 cents  :)

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Re: Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread
« Reply #5497 on: November 28, 2021, 11:15:14 AM »
If it was me, i wouldn't risk shleping to Israel with the risk of being sent back, based solely on a LY source. My 2 cents  :)
Multiple sources now.
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Re: Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread
« Reply #5498 on: November 28, 2021, 11:45:10 AM »
Even if they fly in tonight and land, i wouldnt not be surprised if they are required to take a very strict form of isolation/ quartine once they get there.
Anyone thinks they are flying in under old rules will be surprised once they get there

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Re: Israel And Ben Gurion COVID-19 Reopening Master Thread
« Reply #5499 on: November 28, 2021, 11:54:17 AM »
Even if they fly in tonight and land, i wouldnt not be surprised if they are required to take a very strict form of isolation/ quartine once they get there.
Anyone thinks they are flying in under old rules will be surprised once they get there
Could be 3 day home quarantine.
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