Effective Immediately: The Israeli Ministry of Interior
imposed a total ban to entry to Israel of all foreign nationals, even if they
can prove the ability to remain in home isolation, as was the case until now.
The Population Authority advised that this decision does not
include foreign nationals for whom “the center of their lives” is in Israel. It
was also reported that the directive will enter into effect upon publication
and would apply to all of Israel's international border controls:
“The Population and Immigration Authority of Israel will
refuse entry to Israel of any foreign national who is not a citizen or resident
of Israel except those who have received extraordinary permission from the
Population and Immigration Authority. The airline is responsible for returning
any passenger whose entry into the country was refused”.
extraordinary permission to enter Israel has recently been granted to foreign
nationals working in emergency services within the health, power, gas, and oil
industries.
No clarification was provided to the term “Center of life in
Israel”.
Please contact your Kan-Tor & Acco Client Service Manager in case
of a need to determine if a foreign national meets the standard and may enter
Israel or where there is a need to apply for an extraordinary application to
allow entry.
