Wearing a face mask is mandatory in indoor public areas in Israel. Starting 29.11. there is a ban on foreign nationals arriving into the country, at least for two weeks. Those arriving with a special entry permit have to enter into isolation, the length of which is determined by the country of origin and one’s vaccination status. The isolation lasts at least three days, if the travellers have not been in a country classified as red and if they have received WHO approved vaccinations. Admission for recovered persons is defined by strict criteria. Different vaccines have different criteria, but in general, one must have received their second or third dose at least 14 days before arrival. Air travel to and from Israel is subject to entry and outbound clearances. All passengers arriving in Israel must present a negative COVID-19 PCR (or rapid) test result taken in the departure country: the negative test and the EU Digital COVID Certificate will work as an equivalent to the Israeli Green Pass. On arrival at Ben Gurion airport, a second PCR-test is administered to those coming to Israel. As Finland is currently classified as an orange country, vaccinated and recovered persons should enter quarantine at least until presented with a negative PCR test result taken on the third day of isolation.
