The isolationist policy has changed and the list of red states is getting longer.
Can you get a refund for a canceled flight and is it possible to return by public transport from Ben Gurion Airport? Israel Hayom's tourism correspondent, Shimon Yaish, answers all your questions on the subject.
In which cases must insulation in a motel be required?
Those who have not been vaccinated and returned from a red state must enter the motel until they receive a negative answer to the test they performed after landing at Ben Gurion Airport. From red countries after the "sachon" is taken down.
Do vaccinated people need isolation back from orange countries?
Yes.
The isolation for the vaccinated and recovering according to the Ministry of Health's definition is for three days. These are calendar days, so even a few hours from now are considered a full day of isolation.
To get out of the isolation, it is mandatory to perform two corona tests, one after landing and the other on the third day.
The entrance hall at Ben Gurion Airport, Photo: Coco
When will more countries be added to the list?
The Ministry of Health clarified about a week ago that we would update the list of red states every 24 hours, but in the last week there have been two updates.
Sources in the Ministry of Health told Israel Today that it is estimated that red countries will be updated every few days, without committing to the gap between the updates.
What should be done before returning to Israel?
It is mandatory to perform a PCR test within 72 hours before returning to Israel or an antigen test at a qualified place within 24 hours before returning to Israel.
Everyone is required to fill out an entry form within 48 hours before returning to the country.
Recovered from the last three months and those who have been abroad for less than 72 hours are exempt from the examination before returning to Israel. The 72 hours are counted from the moment they land at the destination until the moment they take off.
Corona examination (archive), Photo: Liron Moldovan
In which cases is there a refund for the flight?
Each airline has a different policy.
It is important during this period to purchase flexible tickets that will allow for refunds or change of date, depending on your convenience.
Many airlines offer to purchase flexible tickets for an additional fee, usually a few tens of dollars.
If the flight is canceled by the airline, the passenger is entitled to a full refund.
There are airlines that offer vouchers for future realization at a value higher than the price of the flight.
If the flight takes off and you have not purchased a flexible ticket with favorable cancellation or change terms, you will likely have to pay a considerable amount for the ticket.
Can tourists enter Israel?
Tourists are not yet allowed to enter, and at the moment the return of tourists to the country is not expected.
There are exceptional cases in which foreigners are allowed to enter Israel, and they go through a committee of the Population and Immigration Authority.
Israel Railways at Ben Gurion Airport, Photo: Yossi Zeliger
Is it allowed to return to the airport from Ben Gurion Airport?
It is not possible to board the trains and buses from Ben Gurion Airport. You can reach Ben Gurion Airport by public transport.
The departure from Ben Gurion Airport is by private car or special taxi.
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