Travel Restrictions Entering Israel from Ukraine for Vaccinated Travelers
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Summary
Information for refugees from Ukraine
Transit is allowed with restrictions
Mandatory COVID-19 Test
Mandatory Masks
2x Mandatory Documents
The information on this page is applicable to people who are fully vaccinated and traveling from Ukraine to Israel.
View restrictions for unvaccinated travelersGovernments may change their policies with little notice. We recommend checking in regularly and verifying requirements with the linked sources before making travel plans.
Border Status
Information for refugees from Ukraine
Travelers from Ukraine are allowed to enter Israel.
Travelers arriving from Ukraine presenting appropriate documentation are exempt from the pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirement.
Check the source for more details.
Transit is allowed with restrictions
Travelers are allowed to transit through Israeli airports in order to travel to other destinations. Please check the documentation, quarantine, and/or testing requirements for your specific destination before traveling.
Visas
Before You Leave
No proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results
Travelers arriving from Ukraine directly, or through a third country, are not required to present a negative COVID-19 test result to enter Israel.
Travelers are still required to take a COVID-19 test on arrival at the airport.
Mandatory entry statement form
Travelers are required to have an electronic approval obtained 48 hours before departure to Israel.
Mandatory proof of vaccination for Israel
Travelers are required to have a valid vaccination certificate showing they received the full course of vaccination recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) before traveling. Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Sinovac, Sinopharm, Bharat Biotech, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax are all approved by the Israeli Ministry of Health.
Travelers must have received the second dose of a 2 dose-vaccine or one dose of Janssen's at least 14 days before arrival in Israel (and no more than 180 days on the day of leaving for Israel).
Travelers vaccinated with a booster dose must have received their vaccination 14 days or more before arrival in Israel.
Travelers vaccinated with Sputnik-V or Sputnik-Light (given as a booster dose) are subject to a positive serology test result in Israel.
Those with an approved digital certificate may upload their certificate to the entry form to receive their "Green Pass". Travelers without a digital certificate may declare their vaccination status in the entry form and attach relevant documents before receiving their "Green Pass".
Mandatory health insurance
Travelers must have medical travel insurance, with international coverage that covers COVID-19 before traveling to Israel.
This requirement does not apply to:
- Israeli citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents with A/1 to A/5 visas and a B/1 visa, who receive medical insurance through their employer;
- Travelers arriving from Ukraine (directly or with a transit flight) during the war.
For Transit
Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results may be required for transit
Travelers in transit through Israel are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result. If the time between the first flight and the flight that departs in Israel is more than 24 hours, travelers must have a negative COVID-19 test result. The test can be a PCR test taken a maximum of 72 hours before arrival or a rapid antigen test result taken a maximum of 24 hours before arrival in Israel.
A negative COVID-19 test result must be presented in English along with the traveler's passport number.
This requirement is different for:
- Travelers who were abroad for less than 72 hours;
- Travelers who have recovered from COVID-19 will be permitted to travel if they have a positive test result no less than 8 days and up to 180 days before their flight;
- Travelers unable to take a test because of humanitarian grounds, or special personal needs, or if it is physically impossible to gain access to PCR testing in the location they are flying from, may apply to the Exceptions Committee.
- A Pcr Test Up To 72 hours Before Arrival
- A Antigen Test Up To 24 hours Before Arrival
- A Rapid Test Up To 24 hours Before Arrival
On Arrival
Mandatory COVID-19 test on arrival
All travelers must take a COVID-19 PCR test on arrival. Travelers must pay for COVID-19 PCR tests required for entry to Israel either on arrival or before travel after filling out the entry statement form.
Please see the source for more details on payment methods.
Travelers who have been vaccinated with the Sputnik vaccine will also take a serologic test at the airport.
Mandatory quarantine required
All travelers are required to quarantine for 24 hours or until they receive the negative result of the COVID-19 PCR test taken on arrival in Israel.
Different requirements apply to travelers who receive a positive test result from the on arrival test. Please see the source for more details.
This requirement does not apply to:
- Travelers with a valid recovery certificate, recognized in Israel, not older than 60 days.
While There
Masks are mandatory at the airports
Travelers are required to wear masks at the airport or border crossing or during flights. In indoor settings, wearing masks is not mandatory.
This requirement does not apply to:
- Travelers under the age of 7.
- Travelers with a valid recovery certificate, recognized in Israel, not older than 60 days are exempt from wearing masks at airports or border crossings.
COVID-19 Risk Information
Data is sourced from Our World In Data, and risk levels are assessed and scored based on the CDC guidelines.
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