What documents are important to prepare before flying abroad?

Traveling abroad during the Corona period has become more complex than before. Proper preparation with the relevant documents will allow you to get out of the country without unnecessary mishaps.

Walla! System, in collaboration with Phoenix smart

09/01/2022

Sunday, 09 January 2022, 09:07 Updated: 15:49

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The corona has added another layer of actions to be taken ahead of the trip (Photo: ShutterStock)

On days when they are repaired, a trip abroad requires planning and preparation to avoid unnecessary surprises: from checking the validity of the passport to packing all the right equipment for the trip, closing accommodation to closing the hiking route. In order for the departure from the country and the entry into the destination country to proceed smoothly. We have compiled for you the main actions and important documents that must be prepared for the trip. Corona

certificate

Countries with which Israel has reached mutual recognition of certificates.

The person who has been vaccinated with at least a second vaccine (even if more than half a year has passed since the date of the vaccine) or who has received a recovery certificate is entitled to a corona certificate.

Even those who have not been vaccinated at all are entitled to a corona certificate, if found positive on a serological examination.

The corona certificate can be obtained at the traffic light site of the Ministry of Health.

And if you have a green mark, is that enough?

The green mark is not used for leaving the country.

Important to know: The corona certificates issued before 3.10.2021 are not valid, and new corona certificates must be issued.

The new corona certificate reads: "Issued by the state of Israel", and the QR code embedded in them can also be scanned by EU countries.

Take the preparations for the trip one step further (Photo: ShutterStock)

Negative corona test

Passengers leaving Israel must perform a PCR test 72 hours before leaving the country. Who should perform the test?

• People who have been in Israel for at least 72 hours and do not have a valid green card (holders of a valid green card are exempt from performing a PCR test. This exemption is granted by the Ministry of Health, but is not exempt from testing according to the requirements in the destination country)

. Negative before the flight. Some countries require the presentation of a negative result also

the holders of the Corona certificate.

The test results must be written in English, and indicate the passport number of the passenger.

Israeli citizens and residents over the age of 16 are required to sign a passenger declaration, in which they undertake not to visit a red state (unless they have received special approval from the Exceptions Committee). The list of red countries is regularly updated in accordance with the global corona disease, so it is important to follow and act accordingly near the time of travel. The form must be completed up to 24 hours before the flight.

As we have already understood, the Corona policy varies according to the level of morbidity and policy set in each destination. Some countries require an English insurance certificate, which is a reference to having insurance that covers medical expenses in case of Corona infection. An "excuse" for taking out travel insurance abroad, with the help of which you or your loved ones can receive medical assistance away from home. The purpose of travel insurance abroad is to cover medical expenses abroad,Whether they are related to Corona or other medical problems that arose during the trip.

The confirmation of the existence of the insurance, like other actions related to the activation of the insurance, can be carried out by Phoenix's travel insurance policyholders directly from the smart travel app.

With the help of the app, you can, among other things, book an appointment with a doctor at the click of a button, see a doctor at the clinic, schedule a video appointment with the doctor and in some cases book a doctor to you.

The service in the app is provided by Air Doctor.

Important to know: Not all corona extensions are the same (Photo: ShutterStock)

Take the preparations for the trip one step further

As we already understood, the basic level of travel insurance abroad also covers medical expenses in the event of infection in Corona. Had to cancel it due to Corona infection? They have to call the various hotels and suppliers and hope to get their money back.The problem: The cancellation policy varies from company to company, and does not require companies to provide a refund in case of Corona infection. What do people do who have to extend their stay abroad due to Corona infection or isolation? As the stay has extended beyond the plan, they have to pocket increasing amounts to finance the costs of the additional stay.

Purchasing a corona extension as part of travel insurance abroad is intended to help cover this type of expenses, before or during the trip.

extension varies from company to company Corona Shield coverage in overseas travel insurance Phoenix smart travel provides reimbursement of up to $ 100 per night to cover unlimited nights - for the additional stay, beyond the original insurance period. This is in relation to Corona extensions in other insurance companies that include a coverage ceiling. Meaning: If it is a prolonged insulation that exceeds the ceiling, corona extensions that include a cover ceiling will probably not suffice. In addition, in the event of hospitalization, the Phoenix smart travel Corona Shield extension includes a refund of up to $ 1,500 to cover loss of expenses paid for accommodation.

And what happens when one of the family members, among the adults or children goes into isolation?

Will the coverage provided by the corona expansion apply to everyone?

In Phoenix Smart Travel's "Corona Shield" expansion the answer is yes: if all family members have been added to "Corona Shield" expansion and one of them is eligible for reimbursement, the rest of the family will also be eligible.

And the conclusion?

When choosing a corona extension, check what the extensions offered by the various companies include, and make the best decision according to your needs.

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