This follows the abolition of almost all Covid 19 restrictions within the country.
By Nosson Shulman: Licensed Tour Guide of VIP Israel Tours & Authentic Virtual Tours (click here to check out his free trailer videos)
When (in mid-March 2020) Israel closed its borders to almost all foreigners, its booming tourism industry came to a screeching halt overnight, with no known end date in sight. It has remained that way ever since, but there now finally looks to be some light at the end of the tunnel!
Starting on July 1 vaccinated tourists from select countries, likely including the US, will be allowed entry. At this point, it has not been made clear if non-vaccinated individuals with recovery documents will be allowed entry, though many assume that by July 1 those people are likely to be included. There are not expected to be any limits regarding how many people can enter.
Israel is arguably the first Western country to enter the post Covid-19 period. Israelis, who have suffered through some of the most draconian lockdowns (three in all) in addition to very restrictive rules, have largely returned to pre-corona “normal” as restrictions have been abolished one by one. Today, wearing a mask outdoors is no longer mandatory. Restaurants, nature sites, beaches and gyms have re-opened to full capacity and the green passport system (which allows only vaccinated and recovered individuals to enter certain venues) has been abolished. On June 15, masks indoors will no longer be mandatory (except for airports) leaving few restrictions in place for those living in Israel.
On May 23 Israel began allowing limited tour groups from certain countries, including the US, to enter. With the success of this pilot program, it was decided to open up the country to individual travelers as well. If this new allowance proves to be successful, it is hoped the program will be enlarged to include an expanded list of groups and countries of origin.
Disclaimer
The author of this article is not an attorney, and this article should not be construed as legal advice. This article is for informational purposes only and should never be relied upon. It is highly recommended for anyone wanting to enter Israel, to verify that they are qualified to enter the country, and to ensure they have the appropriate documents to successfully do so.
Nosson Shulman is a journalist and Licensed Tour Guide in Israel specializing in Biblical tours. To allow tourists to experience Israel during the Corona era, he created the new hit Israel tour video series which brings Israel to the home of viewers by simulating actual tours. To check out his free sneak preview tour videos, click here. To view sample tour itineraries or to inquire about private tour opportunities with a personalized itinerary on your next trip to Israel, click here.
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