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Tips & Hints: Updates to New COVID-19 Entry Requirements
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7 days after the implementation of the new COVID-19 entry regulation
into Israel, we would like to share tips and hints as well as newly released
information by the Ministry of Interior:
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- Any foreign national planning travel to Israel (for both work or
business) must make sure in advance that he or she is eligible for a green pass
according to current Israeli Ministry of Health regulations. Upon making the
determination, one should take into consideration his or her vaccination or
recovery status and dates of getting the last vaccine shot. Please click here
for the official government instructions. Please note that these regulations
are changing frequently, and thus we recommend checking them frequently before
travel.
- Checking and adhering to the health regulation will avoid last-minute
ineligibility to travel or even a denial of entry upon arrival to Israel. This
information is relevant to all travelers (of all ages), including those who
hold a valid multiple entry visa stamped in their passport.
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The Israeli border control advised that according to the new
entry regulation effective November 1, 2021, the Entry Statement must
be filled in advance (and not more than 24 hours before boarding). This
requirement applies to ALL foreign nationals. Upon submission of the entry
statement form, the traveler’s eligibility for the green pass should be
declared together with attaching proof of vaccination:
- Successful application for Green Pass: the individual will receive
a green pass by email from the Israeli Ministry of Health. The green pass will
need to be presented upon boarding a flight to Israel and upon entry at the
airport border control.
- Unsuccessful application for Green Pass (non-eligibility for Green
Pass): the individual or his employer will need to submit a special application
for an entry permit before the travel. The entry permit will need to be
presented upon boarding a flight to Israel and upon entry at the airport border
control. additionally, the individual will have to comply with health
regulations that may include full quarantine measures upon entry.
- The above requirements are in addition to the requirement to Take
a PCR test, up to 72 hours before the flight to Israel, and upon arrival to Israel - at the airport.
- The Israeli Ministry of Interior has also clarified to KTA, that
upon entry of foreign nationals into Israel, a thorough check is expected to
make sure the vaccine declaration made is genuine. We, therefore, recommend having the Green
Pass as well as vaccine proofs available upon landing. According to the Ministry,
in case an individual entry statement form will be found to be inaccurate, the individual
will be denied entry.
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Increased Border Control & On-Site Inspections Alert
KTA was informed of additional questioning by border control is
expected, to avoid dual intention by visitors entering as tourist or business
travel with the intention of work). In such a case the individual may
face a denial of entry. We recommend verifying the required visa type of each traveling
to Israel before the expected travel.
A work visa will be required visa according to the activities expected
to be performed in Israel. Place of salary payment, the fact that the employer is a non-Israeli
company or the expected duration of the visit are not relevant for the
determination of work intention that requires a work visa.
The presumption of work will typically include one of the
following activities:
- hand on the job,
- Hands-on training,
- Advising,
- Consulting,
- Installation of machines,
- Maintenance of equipment,
- Supervising a work,
- Visiting in restricted work areas (such as manufacturing,
constructions areas)
Additionally, we have been advised that the Ministry of Interior will
boost their worksite inspections to enforce compliance over labor and
immigration employment of foreign nationals
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Best Regards, Amit Acco, Senior Partner KAN-TOR & ACCO
Global Site: www.ktalegal.com
Disclaimer: The content herein is provided for information purposes only. It is not intended as legal advice. Readers are advised not act upon the contained information without professional advice. No portion of this newsletter may be reproduced without express permission. © Kan-Tor & Acco law firm
The COVID-19 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.
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