Lists of Countries by Color
Each country is on a red, orange, or yellow list. Search by country name or color to know what COVID-19 rules you must follow
Rules by Color
The lists are updated and revised with infection rates. The Ministry of Health releases health travel notices. Check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website for other travel notices and restrictions
Orange | At Risk
Guidance on leaving Israel to a country on the orange list
Travel to a country on the orange (at-risk) list is permitted. However, the Ministry of Health advises against traveling to such a country, due to high local infection rates.
Guidance on entering Israel from a country on the orange list
Unvaccinated or noninfected (people who never contracted COVID-19) travelers coming to Israel from a country on the orange (at-risk) list must complete full isolation.
As of 29.11.2021, vaccinated or recovered travelers with valid Israel Ministry of Health certificates coming to Israel who visited a country on the orange list must go into isolation until they receive negative PCR test result, which must be taken on the third day from entry to Israel (count the day of entry to Israel as the first day of isolation). Those who will not take a test on the third day will have to complete the full isolation length (14 days).
Non-Israeli citizens coming from all countries are not allowed to enter Israel, unless they have permission from the Exceptions Committee.
Yellow | Low Risk
Guidance on leaving Israel to a country on the yellow list
Travel to a country on the yellow (low risk) list is permitted.
Guidance on entering Israel from a country on the yellow list
Unvaccinated or noninfected (people who never contracted COVID-19) coming to Israel from a country on the yellow (low risk) list must complete the full isolation length.
As of 29.11.2021, vaccinated or recovered travelers with valid Israel Ministry of Health certificates coming to Israel who visited a country on the yellow list must go into isolation until they receive negative PCR test result, which must be taken on the third day from entry to Israel (count the day of entry to Israel as the first day of isolation). Those who will not take a test on the third day will have to complete the full isolation length (14 days).
Non-Israeli citizens coming from all countries are not allowed to enter Israel, unless they have permission from the Exceptions Committee.
Red | Highest Risk
Guidance on leaving Israel to a country on the red list
Travel to a country on the the red (highest-risk) list is banned for Israeli citizens and permanent residents, unless they get permission from the Exceptions Committee.
Guidance on entering Israel from a country on the red list
All travelers coming to Israel from a country on the red (highest-risk) list, including vaccinated or recovered individuals, will be taken to managed isolation facility, until their PCR test result taken on arrival is negative. If the result is negative, they will be allowed to complete isolation at home, provided they declare they can isolate alone, without any household members or other persons.
All non-Israeli citizens coming from a country on the red list will not be allowed to enter Israel, unless they have permission from the Exceptions Committee.