Tourists are no longer required to provide a negative test in order to board their flight to Israel, while the mask mandate on the plane is abolished
By Nosson Shulman: Licensed Tour Guide of VIP Israel Tours & Authentic Virtual Tours (click here to check out his free trailer videos)
It once seemed as though this day would never come, but Israel has removed the requirement to present a negative test (either PCR or Antigen) prior to boarding a flight to Israel. This comes on the heals of Israel removing the requirement to take an (expensive and time consuming) test when landing at Ben Gurion airport (for more on that, click here).
Additionally, as of Monday May 23, masks will no longer be required on flights to and from Israel unless the country of origin/departure requires it (for example, this requirement still exists for the European Union for now, although it appears they will soon remove this as well). The indoor mask mandate has already been abolished at several places frequented by tourists, including museums, restaurants, national parks, galleries, hotels, and public transportation. The only place where the indoor mask mandate remains in effect is in hospitals, medical clinics, and senior’s residences.
For now, there is still a requirement to fill out an entry statement online within 48 hours of your flight. To fill out this form, click here. To book a tour of Israel, click here.
Disclaimer:
The author of this article is not an attorney, and this article should not be construed as legal advice or an authoritative source. This article is for informational purposes only and should never be relied upon. The author takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of this article. It is highly recommended (and the sole responsibility) for anyone wanting to enter Israel to do their due diligence and independently verify that they are indeed qualified to enter the country, and to ensure that 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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