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COVID-19: No Entry to Israel from Several African Countries
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Israeli Government announced with immediate effect, that the following countries will be added to the red list of countries: South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Eswatini.
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The red country designation was decided due to the detection of new COVID-19 variants in that African region. According to government officials, additional countries in the region may also be added to the list in the coming days.
Under Israeli COVID-19 Entry Restrictions, entry to Israel is banned for foreign nationals visiting a red country in the last 14 days before arrival in Israel. For the full country designation list click here.
Non-Israelis who visited red country in the last 14 days, will be denied entry to Israel unless they petition the Exceptions Committee successfully: Online petition form for the Exceptions Committee
The B.1.1.529 variant, which has been described as having an "awful spike mutation profile," has been detected in a number of coronavirus cases in South Africa. In addition, South African scientists say the new variant has an "extremely high" number of mutations.
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Reminder: Required Entry Form
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According to COVID-19 Entry regulation adjustments, any foreign national travelling to Israel must fill out and submit the form within 48 hours before the flight, the earlier the better.
After submission of the entry form, the individual will receive instructions regarding mandatory testing and isolation upon arrival in Israel, which is based on his/her itinerary and health status (if he/she have been vaccinated or recovered).
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Following the submission of the entry form, the individual will receive to his email box an either approval or denial of travel to Israel.
The following example is a denial travel and entry (see the red marked response below) |
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Best Regards,
Amit Acco, Senior Partner , amit@ktalegegal.com
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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