Published July 23, 2021 12:46 PM IST In a significant change, Israel’s Corona Cabinet has decided that England, Georgia, Cyprus and Turkey will become classified as Red countries, effective Friday, … [Read more...] about England, Other Countries to Turn Red, Student Entry to be Limited
Coronavirus
Chaim V'Chessed continues to be inundated by calls relating to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. While the inquiries span the entire gamut of concerns, we have been particularly attentive to issues specific to English speakers. Towards that end, please see the updates below.
More Countries Added to Mandatory Quarantine List
Published July 19, 2021 12:50 PM IST Israel's Ministry of Health issued new Corona restrictions on July 18, 2021. The new restrictions add more countries to Israel's Travel Warning list. All … [Read more...] about More Countries Added to Mandatory Quarantine List
Quarantine Can Now be Shortened to Seven Days
Published July 15, 2021 4:42 PM IST Quarantine for 14 days is mandated by Israeli authorities in various circumstances. These include: Passengers arriving from abroad who are not recognized in … [Read more...] about Quarantine Can Now be Shortened to Seven Days
New Online Application Process for Israel Entry
Updated July 15, 2021 11:44 AM IST Israel continues to be largely closed to foreigners, with some exceptions, as Chaim V'Chessed has detailed extensively. For those eligible for entry permits … [Read more...] about New Online Application Process for Israel Entry
New Travel Stringencies Looming
Published July 9, 2021 6:59 PM IST Due to rising levels of Covid contagion, Israel's Health Ministry has issued new rules for travelers, which will take effect on Friday, July 16. All inbound … [Read more...] about New Travel Stringencies Looming
Student Entry Process Approved
Updated July 6, 2021 8:23 AM IST Last month, Chaim V'Chessed reported on an emerging plan to allow entry to Israel for yeshiva and seminary students in the upcoming school year. On July 5, … [Read more...] about Student Entry Process Approved
Exit Form Required from Outbound Israelis
Updated July 8, 2021 4:21 PM IST Until recently, an online health declaration was required of all travelers departing from Israel. This requirement was cancelled in early June. However, beginning … [Read more...] about Exit Form Required from Outbound Israelis
Proposed Tourist Entry Delayed
Published June 23, 2021 6:44 PM IST In one of his final acts in office, former Interior Minister Aryeh Deri released an ambiguous letter on June 10, promising leniencies in entry to Israel for … [Read more...] about Proposed Tourist Entry Delayed
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 … [Read more...] about Igud Releases Update on Upcoming Entry for Students
Mask Requirement Largely Cancelled
Published June 25, 2021 2:21 PM IST UPDATE: As of June 25, 2021, the indoor mask mandate has been restored. On June 14, Health Ministry Director General Chezi Levi issued a directive … [Read more...] about Mask Requirement Largely Cancelled
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 … [Read more...] about Entry by Individual Tourists?
New Corona Leniencies Take Effect
Published June 1, 2021 12:59 PM IST Beginning today, Tuesday, June 1, numerous Corona restrictions in Israel have been lifted. All rules regulating indoor gatherings, as well as Purple Badge … [Read more...] about New Corona Leniencies Take Effect