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Return to Israel from a red country" for Visa Holders: Exception
Announced
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According to an announcement by the Ministry of Interior
today, foreign nationals with a valid visa* who left Israel before the country
they’re in was classified “red”. Please see below list of countries and dates
of red classification.
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- Eligible foreign nationals will be allowed to return to
Israel after presenting a special entry permit before boarding the plane, and
by complying with the isolation requirements of the Ministry of Health.
- A valid visa includes a B-1 work visa + multiple entry visa,
and dependents with a B-2 visitor visa and multiple entry visas.
- Special entry permits that were issued prior to the country becoming
red are no longer valid. As a result, a new special entry permit
to board the plane should be applied for and obtained at the Ministry of
Interior in Israel.
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Countries were classified “red” on the following dates:
- December 22: United States, Italy, Belgium,
Switzerland, Morocco, Germany, Hungary, Portugal, Canada, and Turkey.
- December 20: France, Spain, UAE, Sweden,
Ireland, Norway, and Finland
- December 16: UK, Denmark
- November 27: Most African countries
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According to the current isolation requirements, “Those
vaccinated and recovered can isolate at home on the condition that they
agree to be tracked by technological means. If they refuse to be tracked by
technological means, they will have to stay in a managed isolation facility for
the entire duration of isolation”.
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Important Note:
This new exception was obtained as a result of KTA's appeal to the Ministry of Interior, with a request to resolve issues arising for their clients and foreign national employees and families. We expect other exceptions to follow.
KTA will continue to report on new exceptions as they come by. We also urge our clients to contact their client manager at KTA in any entry-related issue they have, to allow our team to examine the available options. |
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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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