Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and the ministers of Health and Tourism announced that the country would reopen as of March 1.
Key Changes
As of March 1, 2022:
- Tourists of all ages will be permitted to enter Israel, vaccinated and unvaccinated alike, subject to two PCR tests (before departure and after landing in Israel).
- Israeli nationals will no longer have to undergo an antigen test before boarding the plane. Israeli nationals entering Israel will only be required to undergo a PCR test upon arriving in Israel.
- Unvaccinated Israelis will no longer be required to quarantine subject to the negative results from the PCR test at Ben-Gurion International Airport.
The decisions will take effect on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.
Erickson Insights
Response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, and guidance from government agencies and health advisories change often. Individuals should always check local requirements before traveling.
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