As part of the re-opening of incoming tourism to Israel, the Corona Cabinet Sunday November 7th approved outline for group tourism that was initiated by Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz and Tourism Minister Yoel Razvozov.

According to the new outline that will take effect November 9, 2021, groups of tourists with two vaccinations may enter Israel even if more than six months have passed from the date of receipt of the vaccine, if they meet the following conditions:

• Entry permission was received from the Ministry of Tourism before the group’s arrival in Israel

• All members of the group were vaccinated with vaccines approved by the World Health Organization (even if more than six months have passed since the vaccine).

• All members of the group arrive from “green” and “yellow” countries according to the classification of the Israel Ministry of Health.

• The group will travel as a “capsule”, with restrictions on movement in places with increased risk of infection.

• The group will number between 5 – 40 tourists.

• During the first seven days of their stay, non-protected tourists will be in possession at all times of either a negative PCR test taken within the previous 72 hours, or a negative antigen test taken within the previous 24 hours.

• The group leader will report to the Israel Ministry of Tourism on the implementation of the tests as needed and will provide information, as necessary, on the group’s conduct, contacts, places and hours of visiting, to the epidemiological investigator in the event that one of the group tests positive for COVID.