Israel's government is poised to announce the reopening of the state's borders to foreign tourists who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus starting Nov. 1.
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Initially, visitors from 40 countries – mostly European Union nations with which Israel has mutually recognized vaccination standards – will be permitted entry, Globes reported.
Only tourists who have received two shots of the vaccine within six months of their visit, or a booster shot, will be allowed into the country.
According to Globes, Israel hopes to sign a mutual vaccination agreement with the US that would allow tourists from some US states to visit.
The Health Ministry is reportedly considering a proposal to allow all vaccinated tourists entry from Nov. 21, subject to the standard visa regulations.
Like Israelis returning from abroad, visitors will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID test conducted within 72 hours of their flight, and an additional PCR test upon arrival.
Meanwhile, the fact that Russia's Sputnik vaccine remains unapproved globally still comprises a problem for Russian tourists seeking to visit Israel, but if the vaccine – as expected – is approved by the World Health Organization in the next few weeks, the problem will be solved.
This article was first published by i24NEWS
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