Travel Guide to West Asia: Israel—Visa Chapter

1. Israel

The State of Israel, referred to as Israel, is located in West Asia and is the only country in the world where Jews are the majority nation. Israel is a developed capitalist country. Its official capital, Jerusalem, is the world-famous holy city of the three religions and a popular tourist destination. It has many well-known related tourist attractions, such as the Wailing Wall, the Tower of David, the Dead Sea, etc.

The Israeli government officially announced that starting from 24:00 on May 20, will no longer be required to undergo a PCR (nucleic acid) test after entering Israel, and will also cancel the 24-hour quarantine requirement. From May 21, tourists entering Israel as well as Israeli citizens will not need to pay for PRC testing. The news shows that according to the requirements of the Israeli Ministry of Health, you do not need to show a negative COVID-19 test result before leaving Israel on a cruise ship or ship. In addition, whether arriving in Israel by air or sea, you still need to fill out an entry declaration before entering the country.

Tel Aviv, source: Zhihu

It is worth mentioning that Israel has canceled the mask mandate during international flights starting from May 23, 2022, which means that you no longer need to wear masks and comply with relevant rules when taking international flights.

The specific policies and materials required for travel are as follows:

The Israeli government stated that tourists can only travel from low- to medium-risk countries or regions:

1. Those who have been fully vaccinated

2. Visa holder

Tourists who meet the above conditions are exempted from entry quarantine, but they still require pre-departure nucleic acid testing. The specific requirements are as follows.

1. English version of vaccination certificate

2. Local hotel reservation form

3. Round-trip air ticket confirmation

4. A health insurance policy that covers the entire course of COVID-19 treatment

5. Proof of negative PCR test 72 hours before departure

6. You need to make an appointment for PCR testing at the airport after landing.

7. Fill in the entry form 48 hours before entering the country

Website: https://corona.health.gov.il/en/flights/

8. Valid passport and visa (you can ask a travel agency to apply for it)

*Note: The above content is for reference only. For more detailed information, please refer to the official website of the Israeli Ministry of Health:

HTTPS://corona.health.gov.IL/en/abroad/arriving-foreign-nationals/

Source: Israeli Ministry of Health

Singapore has fully opened up for vaccination travel as of April 1.The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will allow all fully vaccinated travelers from any country or region to enter Singapore quarantine-free, as long as they have not traveled within the past 7 days. Citizens, PRs, tourists and long-term pass holders who have visited any country or region restricted by the Ministry of Health only need to prepare the following materials before traveling to Singapore:

1. English version of proof of complete vaccination

2. Negative nucleic acid test result report within 48 hours before entering Singapore

3. Apply for and fill in the electronic version of the arrival card, namely the SG card, three days before entry. The filling URL is as follows:

HTTPS://E services.ICA.gov.is/SG arrival card/

4. Download the TraceTogether App, complete the registration and activate it after arriving at the Singapore Airport.

5. (If necessary) Those traveling to Singapore with a tourist visa are also required to purchase travel insurance with a minimum coverage of S$30,000 before departure and download the policy.

The above are all the materials and strategies needed to travel to South Korea. Once you have everything ready, you can wait to set off.

Wailing Wall, source: NetEase

Dead Sea, source: NetEase

At present, we have summarized the visa strategies for four Southeast Asian countries, two East Asian countries, and one West Asian country. We will continue to summarize visa policies for popular travel destinations for New Zealanders, and Xiaopo Island will continue to do so. Summarize the visa policies of other popular countries as well as related air tickets, hotels, ferry tickets and other information. If you have any destinations you particularly want to know about, you can also leave a message in the comment area or column~