Israel is issuing 45-day re-entry permits for foreign citizens who want to leave temporarily and then return.
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Travelers are expected to fill out an online form seven days before their expected flight date and provide a scan of their passport, residence permit, and return permit, which is good for a single use.
Upon returning to Israel, permit holders are required to present a PCR coronavirus test taken up to 72 hours of their departure and proof of health insurance that covers COVID-related issues.
Quarantine is mandatory upon entry for any foreigner vaccinated or infected outside of Israel, but can be shortened pending negative tests. However, even vaccinated Israelis returning from countries with high infection rates such as India, South Africa, Turkey, and Brazil are required to self-quarantine upon arrival.
The first phase of the re-entry permit scheme applies only to individuals traveling in groups, who can be more easily monitored. Authorities will decide if regular visitors will be given access to the re-entry permits, based on the result from the first phase of the pilot.
This article was first published by i24NEWS.
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