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IMPACT – MEDIUM
The Israeli government has automatically extended tourist visas of Ukrainian nationals currently in Israel.
Key Points:
Additional Information: Travelers are no longer required to take pre-departure COVID-19 tests, post-arrival COVID-19 tests or quarantine upon arrival.
BAL Analysis: Israeli authorities have automatically extended the validity of tourist visas for Ukrainian nationals in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Employers and employees are reminded that actions taken as a result of the invasion of Ukraine may change with little or no notice.
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The Israel government has lifted its pre-entry COVID-19 testing requirement for all travelers except those who hold B-2 visitor visas.
BAL Analysis: Entry requirements may change with little or no notice. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
The Israeli government will close its offices for the upcoming Passover and Mimuna holidays.
BAL Analysis: Employers and employees should expect delays and submit applications before Passover and Mimuna, if possible. Israeli consular posts abroad will also suspend operations or operate on limited schedules. Overseas applicants should contact their relevant Israeli consulate for specific holiday schedules.
The Israeli government has announced a fast track work visa program for eligible Ukrainian nationals.
BAL Analysis: The fast-track program was created to help Ukrainians affected by the invasion. BAL will continue following the immigration and mobility consequences of the invasion and will provide updates as information becomes available.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.
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The Israeli government has implemented a new regulation for the Hi-Tech Work Visa, allowing companies to hire certain students and recent graduates as hi-tech professionals.
BAL Analysis: Authorities implemented the new regulation in an effort to encourage foreign students to study hi-tech professions in Israel while permitting them to work during school and after graduation.
The Israeli government has announced that it will ease border restrictions on March 1.
Additional Information: More information regarding Israel’s border measures and entry requirements is available here.
BAL Analysis: Travel restrictions and health requirements may change with little or no notice. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
IMPACT – HIGH
The Israeli government has added the U.S. and nine other countries to its red list.
Additional Information: A full list of countries categorized by color is available here.
BAL Analysis: The Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus will make travel to Israel from the aforementioned countries more difficult if not impossible in the days and weeks ahead. Travel restrictions and health requirements may change with little to no notice. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
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The Israeli government recently delayed the plan to allow vaccinated individuals to enter the country without a pre-entry permit until Aug. 1.
Additional Information: On June 20, the Ministry of Interior announced that Israel would vacate the pre-entry permit requirement on July 1. However, since that announcement, Israel has seen a spike in virus variant cases, causing the Ministry of Health to delay the plan until Aug. 1. The Israeli government is expected to publish information in the coming weeks detailing which vaccinations will be accepted and what types of vaccination proof will be required.
BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
This alert has been provided by Berry Appleman & Leiden. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@balglobal.com.
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The Israeli government recently announced that vaccinated travelers would no longer need a pre-entry permit to enter the country as of July 1.
Additional Information: Israeli officials also announced that, effective immediately, foreign nationals holding a 45-day, Short Employment Authorization (SEA) work permit will no longer need a pre-entry permit. They must only present a copy of their SEA work permit upon arrival.
The Israeli government recently launched a new entry permit requirement for business visitors.
Additional Information: All foreign nationals intending to enter Israel must provide a copy of medical health insurance that covers COVID-19-related costs in Israel. Before the flight, travelers must show a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure. Upon arrival, all travelers, including vaccinated individuals, must adhere to COVID-19 testing requirements. Travel from Argentina, Brazil, Ethiopia, India, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, Turkey and the Ukraine remains suspended until at least June 13.
This alert has been provided by Berry Appleman & Leiden. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.
Copyright © 2021 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries please contact copyright@bal.com.