Israel removes RT-PCR, mask requirements

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Sammy Yahia, Israel's director of tourism to India & Philippines.
Sammy Yahia, Israel’s director of tourism to India & Philippines.

(TAN): Israel has removed the RT-PCR testing requirement for anyone travelling to the country, the government’s tourist office said in a statement. Travellers are still required to complete an entry statement within the 48 hours from departure to Israel.

The mask mandate for international flights to/from Israel has been lifted as well.

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Regarding the changes in entry protocols, Sammy Yahia, director of Tourism to India & Philippines said, “This new development in Israel’s entry requirements is great step in being able to welcome visitors back to Israel.  This will make traveling to Israel simpler and more relaxing.”

A total of 207,400 tourist entries were recorded in April of this year, compared with 30,200 in April 2021 and 405,000 in April 2019. 

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