The Health Ministry announced on Monday (May 16) that beginning Saturday (May 21), both Israeli and foreign travelers will no longer be required to take a PCR test upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport.
Israeli and foreign travelers will also no longer be required to provide a negative test result prior to boarding a flight to Israel.
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The rules were updated due to declining COVID-19 morbidity, the Health Ministry said, adding that they will apply at all land and sea crossings.
Travelers will still be required to fill out a health declaration form within 48 hours of flying.