Israel to Lift Remaining Covid-19 Travel Restrictions

Israel plans to lift the remaining Covid-19 travel restrictions on international immigrants in the next few days.

The country’s ministry of health declared on Tuesday (17th May) that the rules would be relaxed on Saturday (21st May).

It means that international visitors will be permitted to enter the country without having to present proof of Covid-19 vaccine, recent recovery from infection, or a recent negative test.

The Israel Government Tourist Office director in London, Sharon Ehrlich Bershadsky, stated: “This is the news we have been waiting for for more than two years.

“It has been our highest priority to make the process of entering Israel the easiest it can be while responsibly looking after our passengers’ health and safety.

“With Israel joining many other countries in dropping all Covid restrictions, I am hopeful the travel industry has now reached a crucial milestone in this post-pandemic world.”

Arrivals must continue to provide evidence of negative PCR or antigen tests for Covid-19 when arriving by air, land, or sea until Saturday. This also applies to cruises departing from Israel.

The Israeli Ministry of Health has also promised to continue publishing updates in the event that the recommendations change again.

Visitors must still complete out a passenger entry declaration up to 48 hours before travel, just as they did before the outbreak.