OT: When is Israel likely to open its borders?
Jan 31, 2022, 6:21 am
#526
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 1,656
So, reading corona.health.gov.il - it now says that foreign citiens entering Israel must have either:
- 2 vaccinations with the last one within 6 months OR (and 14 days passed since)
- 2 vaccinations and a booster shot (and 14 days passed since)
The latter sounds like there is no 6 month limit placed on the validity of the booster shot? Am I reading it right?
Also - is this new? Timatic still states "fully vaccinated and no more than 180 days passed".
I am trying, as best as possible, to plan something for April-May, by which point my companion's booster shot will be over 6 months old.
- 2 vaccinations with the last one within 6 months OR (and 14 days passed since)
- 2 vaccinations and a booster shot (and 14 days passed since)
The latter sounds like there is no 6 month limit placed on the validity of the booster shot? Am I reading it right?
Also - is this new? Timatic still states "fully vaccinated and no more than 180 days passed".
I am trying, as best as possible, to plan something for April-May, by which point my companion's booster shot will be over 6 months old.
Jan 31, 2022, 6:33 am
#527
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 281
So, reading corona.health.gov.il - it now says that foreign citiens entering Israel must have either:
- 2 vaccinations with the last one within 6 months OR (and 14 days passed since)
- 2 vaccinations and a booster shot (and 14 days passed since)
The latter sounds like there is no 6 month limit placed on the validity of the booster shot? Am I reading it right?
Also - is this new? Timatic still states "fully vaccinated and no more than 180 days passed".
I am trying, as best as possible, to plan something for April-May, by which point my companion's booster shot will be over 6 months old.
- 2 vaccinations with the last one within 6 months OR (and 14 days passed since)
- 2 vaccinations and a booster shot (and 14 days passed since)
The latter sounds like there is no 6 month limit placed on the validity of the booster shot? Am I reading it right?
Also - is this new? Timatic still states "fully vaccinated and no more than 180 days passed".
I am trying, as best as possible, to plan something for April-May, by which point my companion's booster shot will be over 6 months old.
- Travelers who have received a booster shot may enter Israel, even if more than 6 months have passed. As of now, this extension is expiring on Feb 28, 2022.
Jan 31, 2022, 8:06 am
#528
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: TLV
Programs: BA, A3, LY; IHG/IC, Accor
Posts: 128
My test results on landing in January were actually quite quick. I was lucky three times:
Thu late evening, 23:30 sampling time, 10:30 result
Tue late night, 3:50 sampling time, 13:50 result
Sun late night, 1:00 sampling time, 11:15 result
Thu late evening, 23:30 sampling time, 10:30 result
Tue late night, 3:50 sampling time, 13:50 result
Sun late night, 1:00 sampling time, 11:15 result
Jan 31, 2022, 1:13 pm
#529
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 1,656
Jan 31, 2022, 3:11 pm
#530
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Israel/United States
Posts: 1,234
Glad you had rapid results, but WHEN did these trips take place?
Feb 1, 2022, 8:48 am
#532
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 281
But I would think that on Timatic, when it shows requirement for fully vaccinated, this means 2 vaccines.
However, when you fill in the Israeli Pre-departure form, if done correctly, you will receive a green pass - which will be in accordance with the real rules, i.e. that you have been 3 times vaccinated, even with more than 6 moths post 3rd vacine, then you will get the green pass based on that, which may make the airline staff be easier.
Feb 1, 2022, 9:44 am
#533
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 1,656
Unfortunately this depends on the airline and the staff at the time.
But I would think that on Timatic, when it shows requirement for fully vaccinated, this means 2 vaccines.
However, when you fill in the Israeli Pre-departure form, if done correctly, you will receive a green pass - which will be in accordance with the real rules, i.e. that you have been 3 times vaccinated, even with more than 6 moths post 3rd vacine, then you will get the green pass based on that, which may make the airline staff be easier.
But I would think that on Timatic, when it shows requirement for fully vaccinated, this means 2 vaccines.
However, when you fill in the Israeli Pre-departure form, if done correctly, you will receive a green pass - which will be in accordance with the real rules, i.e. that you have been 3 times vaccinated, even with more than 6 moths post 3rd vacine, then you will get the green pass based on that, which may make the airline staff be easier.
I already have enough issues with the Israeli passport expiring in October (a citizen does not need to have 6 months validity, but again - go explain that to the airline)
Feb 4, 2022, 2:08 am
#534
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 175
When filling the form online, the entry form. It asked for your departure flight to Israel and flight #. What do you do when connecting flight ( just a few hour connection)
Do you put the original flight or the connecting flight to Israel?
Do you put the original flight or the connecting flight to Israel?
Feb 5, 2022, 11:26 pm
#535
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Paris, France
Programs: El Al Matmid, Air France Flying Blue Silver
Posts: 2,294
I am frustrated that my 4-old son, who still can’t be vaccinated can’t enter Israel.
Even countries like Singapore allow non vaccinated children.
Is there a chance this will change soon??
Even countries like Singapore allow non vaccinated children.
Is there a chance this will change soon??
Last edited by LY777; Feb 5, 2022 at 11:35 pm
Feb 6, 2022, 1:02 am
#536
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 281
Did you try asking for a permit?
Feb 6, 2022, 9:28 am
#537
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Paris, France
Programs: El Al Matmid, Air France Flying Blue Silver
Posts: 2,294
we will wait…
Feb 15, 2022, 2:01 am
#540
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 281
https://www.dansdeals.com/points-tra...ldren-2-weeks/