Israel: Partial Lifting of Travel Restrictions

Key Points  

• All travelers entering Israel will be required to undergo PCR testing and remain in quarantine  

Overview  

The government of Israel updated its entrance requirements for all travelers, regardless of vaccination status, returning from countries on the red list and for certain travelers arriving from orange list countries. These changes took effect on 30 Dec. 2021.   

Individuals returning from a Red List Country: 

• Upon arrival, all travelers will be required to take a PCR test; 
• Travelers who consent to contact tracing, through digital surveillance, will be permitted to enter home isolation for a period of 14 days;  
  • These travelers are eligible for a reduced isolation period if a negative PCR test result is received on the seventh day of isolation 
• Travelers who do not consent to contact tracing through digital surveillance will be required to undergo the 14-day isolation period in a managed isolation facility; 
  • These travelers are eligible for a reduced isolation period if a negative PCR test result is received on the seventh day of isolation 

Individuals returning from an Orange List Country: 

• Fully vaccinated travelers or recovered travelers will be released from home isolation if a negative PCR test result is received on the third day of isolation 
• Unvaccinated travelers must enter home isolation for 14 days;  
  • These travelers are eligible for a reduced isolation period if a negative PCR test result is received on the seventh day of isolation  

What are the Changes?