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• Igud Releases Update on Upcoming Entry for Students

  Published June 20, 2021 11:00 PM IST There has been endless discussion and speculation regarding entry rules to Israel for students for the upcoming school year. Claims have varied widely; with some stating that all students will be allowed into the country. Other rumors have suggested that only vaccinated students will be allowed to enter […]

• Mask Requirement Largely Cancelled

  Published June 15, 2021 2:21 PM IST On June 14, Health Ministry Director General Chezi Levi issued a directive significantly loosening Covid restrictions in Israel. Beginning today, June 15,  the requirement for masks to be worn indoors has been lifted. This cancels the only major Covid restriction remaining within Israel. At this point, the only […]

• Entry by Individual Tourists?

  Published June 14, 2021 12:25 PM IST Entry into Israel by foreigners continues to be mostly prohibited. However, on Thursday, June 10, in one of his final acts in office, Interior Minister Aryeh Deri released a letter promising leniencies in entry to Israel for individual tourists. This announcement was quickly picked up by media outlets, […]

• New Corona Leniencies Take Effect

• US Passport Updates

• Relief for American Citizens with Expired Passports

• Many Corona Restrictions to End, Travel Ban Remains

• Most Student Visa Holders Now Allowed to Enter Israel Without Permits

• Online Application for Israeli Relative Permits

• Students Granted Entry from London

• Student Visa Holders from US to be Granted Entry Without Permits

• Preposterous, Sudden Change in Travel Rules

• Online Permit Application to Return to Israel, Visa Holders

• Quarantine for all Travelers from Seven Countries

• Permits for Students to Re-enter Israel

• Fraudulent Permit Holders Deported; Banned from Israel for Five Years

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