Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Jerusalem (December 21, 2021)
Location: Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza
Event: COVID-19 – International Travel, United States added to Israel’s COVID-19 Red List
The Israeli government announced it will add the United States to its COVID-19 red country list (highest risk) on Wednesday, December 22 at 12 a.m. The Israeli government bans Israeli citizens and residents from leaving Israel to any country on the red list. This ban applies to dual U.S-Israeli citizens but does not apply to foreign nationals (U.S. citizens who are not Israeli citizens). Non-Israeli citizens who still intend to travel to Israel must be granted an exception to do so. Details are at the Ministry of Health website.
COVID-19 regulations have been subject to frequent changes. U.S. citizens in Israel are encouraged to visit the Israeli Ministry of Health’s website for the most up to date information.
Please see the following websites for more information:
- Israeli Ministry of Health, International Travel: https://corona.health.gov.il/en/abroad/leaving-israel-by-air/
- Israel Ministry of Health, List of Countries by Color: https://corona.health.gov.il/en/country-status?countryStatusId=4
Actions to Take:
- All U.S. citizens should register in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and ensure you can be located in an emergency.
- Visit the Internal Revenue Service Coronavirus Tax Relief site for the most up-to-date information regarding economic impact payments and other tax information.
- Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19.
- For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
- Visit the Department of State’s COVID-19 Country Specific Information page.
- Check with your airlines, cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
- Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. Information about local conditions related to COVID-19 is also available from the U.S. Embassy in Jordan and the U.S. Embassy in Egypt.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Jerusalem
14 David Flusser St.
Jerusalem
Telephone: +972-2-630-4000
E-mail: JerusalemACS@state.gov
Website: https://il.usembassy.gov/
U.S. Embassy Branch Office Tel Aviv
71 HaYarkon St.
Tel Aviv
Telephone: +972-3-519-7575
E-mail: TelAvivACS@state.gov
Website: https://il.usembassy.gov/
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747or 202-501-4444
Israel, West Bank, and Gaza Country Information
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