There are already quite a few countries that accept Israeli tourists, but the road to a vacation abroad requires a bit of bureaucracy • We made you an order - everything you need to know before departure
The sky is open
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Yossi Zeliger
The sky opened at the beginning of the week and this means that Israelis can fly and return almost indefinitely.
However, there are some rules and recommendations that are well worth knowing before going on vacation abroad. Just before you join the thousands of Israelis who took off yesterday and today, get the guide to everything you need to know before flying abroad.
Every Israeli who has not been vaccinated or recovered must perform a corona test 72 hours before leaving the country.
Most countries in the world also require recovering and vaccinated people to perform a corona test before arriving in them, so there is a high probability that you will need to perform a corona test before leaving Israel, even if you have been vaccinated or recovered.
Everyone who returns to Israel, including those vaccinated and recovering, is required to perform corona tests within 72 hours before returning to Israel.
An additional check will be made for everyone even immediately after landing at Ben Gurion Airport. Vaccinated and recovering people will be released, and those who are not vaccinated or recovered will be sent for isolation.
It is very important to make sure where you intend to perform the corona test abroad before returning to the country and what it costs. There are countries that charge hundreds of dollars for a corona test, which can significantly increase the cost of the trip.
There are countries that require the presentation of insurance that also covers infection in the corona, there are countries that also require local insurance, such as Ukraine.
Check the state requirements in this regard before you close a flight ticket.
The whole issue of flights is unstable during this period and it is highly recommended to make reservations through Israeli agents who can detail and answer all your questions.
Check with the agent what the cancellation conditions are and what the routine of life is in the country you are flying to.
