By Amit Acco, Update: 09 September 2021
KTA recommends the following updates that will be published in accordance with the decisions of the Ministry of Interior and the recommendations of the Ministry of Health, which are derived from the morbidity status in Israel. Please click here for the official information on the government website.
In the event of a discrepancy between the above and the procedures of the Population and Immigration Authority, the prevailing decision will be in accordance with the Authority’s procedures.
Foreign citizens from countries with a high risk of COVID-19 morbidity will not be allowed to enter Israel, for either work or business travel. Please check the instructions and specific countries list: click here
For updated information regarding pre-entry requirement, isolations, exit from isolation etc: please click here
First Travel in of Employees & Dependents
- Travel to Israel is allowed subject to presenting a valid entry permit from the Ministry of Interior in Israel Or by presenting having a valid B-1 work visa provided to the employee by the Israeli Consulate at the country of residency or nationality.
- Dependents of B-1 working visa employees must obtain a COVID-19 entry permit prior to every entry. The employer should apply for this permit at the Ministry of Interior at least two weeks prior to travel.
Travel in/Out of Employees & Dependents Within the Validity of Their Multiple Entry Visa
- Employee’s first entry to Israel – COVID-19 entry permit is required. Employers should apply for this permit at the Ministry of Interior at least 2 weeks prior to travel.
- Employees that already hold a valid B-1 working visa, as well as a multiple entry visa stamp in their passport, do not need to apply for a COVID-19 entry permit prior to every re-entry to Israel.
- Dependents of B-1 working visa employees must obtain a COVID-19 entry permit prior to every entry, regardless of whether they hold a multiple entry visa. The employer should apply for this permit at the Ministry of Interior at least two weeks prior to travel.
Important Disclaimer:
The information contained in this post is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any content included in this site without seeking legal or other professional advice.
The information is gathered from various public media sources at the courtesy of KTA to its own clients and website visitors. Due to the rapid, sometimes daily changes in policy, we urge any traveler to get updated at the official government website by clicking here prior to planning or taking any international travel to or from Israel.
