Flying from Israel to Europe?
Soon you will have to sign up and pay
The EU has today ratified the decision that will require anyone who is not a resident of one of the EU countries, to register in advance and pay a fee of 8 euros, otherwise he will not be allowed to enter European territories.
The decision will also apply to Israelis, starting next year.
Israel is also expected to install a similar regulation and has even begun a pilot for its implementation
Liat Ron
08/05/2022
Sunday, 08 May 2022, 16:30 Updated: 17:01
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No one has flown to the US with an Israeli passport and is unfamiliar with the hassle of issuing a visa: registration, making an appointment, filling out an endless questionnaire, waiting in line without the ability to use a mobile phone, strict security check, condescending attitude from embassy staff - and of course, waiting for the result. Positive.
Will Europe also soon require us to issue a preliminary visa? The bad news is yes - soon anyone who does not have a valid passport from one of the EU countries will have to register and pay. 8 euros per passenger.
In the EU, a decision was agreed at the weekend about six months ago, according to which any passenger who is not a resident of Europe and wants to enter, will have to register in advance and pay a fee for the right to enter the continent. , But also Israeli passport holders will of course have to meet it, if they want to fly to Europe.
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Coming soon: also for those entering Israel
Registration should be easy and simple, through a digital form where the applicant will have to answer a few questions and pay the fee (as mentioned, 8 euros per person).
Slightly reminiscent of the registration system made available to European passport holders, who are exempt from the need for a visa in order to enter the United States, but must pre-register with the immigration authorities in the country to be issued an entry visa upon landing in the US
. Those who want to enter Israel and do not have an Israeli passport. They will have to register in advance on the website of the Population and Immigration Authority, pay a modest fee - and only with the permit will they be able to enter Israel.
So those who are planning a summer holiday or holidays soon in Europe, can relax: this year we still do not need to register in advance so as not to have problems with landing in Europe, but starting next year, you can definitely add the pre-registration to the list of arrangements to fly before flying to Europe.
Of course, Israelis who have hundreds of thousands of Israelis who hold a valid European passport will be exempt from the obligation to register early and the fee on the side.
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