Entry permit to Israel for Tourists – Covid-19 regulations

Dear Patients,

Entry for foreign residents (who are not permanent residents of Israel) to Israel for tourism purposes is permitted under the Israel Entry Permit Regulations for Tourists.

All of the following also applies to tourists who are supposed to come for doctor consultation or doctor second opinion and medical treatment in Israel. Only in case of observing all these Entry Permit to Israel Requirements when crossing the border, they will be admitted to hospitals in Israel for doctors’ consultations, diagnostics and treatment.

Recent updates from May, 2022

As of today, there are no restrictions for travelers from all countries regarding Covid status. No vaccination certificates, PCR or antibody test results are required to enter Israel.

Recent updates from March, 2022

Exemption from isolation for recovering persons in the 60 days prior to entry into Israel

Those who have been recognized in Israel as recovering, and no more than 60 days have passed since the date of recovery, will receive an exemption from isolation upon entry into Israel.

Exemption from pre-departure check for departures from Ukraine:

Due to the situation in Ukraine and the concern for the safety of those staying there, it was decided to approve an exemption from the corona test inspection before the flight to Israel. The exemption will be given to those who came from Ukraine (through a third country) and will present appropriate documentation. All incoming passengers will perform PCR tests at the airport in Israel. Persons Covid positive will not be able to board a flight to Israel.

Please note: the exemption is from pre-flight inspection only, and subject to filling out a health declaration.

Please find more detailed update on the website of Israeli Ministry of health:

corona.health.gov.il/en/abroad/arriving-foreign-nationals/

General rules for Entry Permit to Israel for tourists from different countries, Israel tourist visa rules by country, and tips for traveling to Israel can be found here: ⇒ Rules – Israel Tourist Visa Requirements

Previous Information (from November 2021)

The following vaccines are approved in Israel (WHO approved list):

Pfizer – 2 or 3 doses
Modern – 2 doses
Johnson & Johnson – 1 dose
Astra Zeneca – 2 doses
Sinopharm – 2 doses
Sinovac – 2 doses

Covishield

SputniK-V, Following the reservations set forth in Section 3.4 below.

More details about medical treatment: oncology, rheumatology, cardiology, orthopedics and others.

For tourists from EU countries:

♦ When entering Israel and crossing the border, tourists from EU countries including those who come for medical treatment in Israel must undergo a PCR test for covid, after which they are allowed to leave the airport and go to their place of stay, where they must quarantine for 24 hours. Upon receiving a negative result or after 24 hours, whichever comes first, tourists can leave the quarantine. In addition, the health declaration of tourists from EU countries will be checked by the EU authorities and the Green Pass will be issued automatically.

For tourists from other countries:

♦ When entering Israel and crossing the border, tourists from other countries including those who come for medical treatment in Israel must undergo a serological test, after which they leave the airport and go to their place of stay in the country, where they must quarantine within 24 hours. Upon receiving a negative result or after 24 hours, whichever comes first, tourists can leave the quarantine. In case of a positive serological test result, tourists must remain in quarantine. After October 17, tourists with a negative test result will be issued a Green Pass (the system will be ready by this time).

Please Note! The entry permit to Israel rules described above may change from time to time.

Israel medicine 2022

Additional information on covid vaccination:

⇒ Cancer patients vaccination

⇒ Rheumatology patients vaccination