Israel allows Sputnik V vaccinated tourists to enter

From January 9, foreigners vaccinated with the Russian drug Sputnik V, as well as other vaccines approved by WHO, can enter Israel. The Russian embassy pointed out the nuances

Tourists vaccinated against CORONAVIRUS with the Russian Sputnik V vaccine will be able to enter Israel from January 9. This was reported by the press service of the Russian Embassy in Israel.

“We are grateful to the Israeli side for the efforts to ensure conditions for the resumption of trips of citizens vaccinated with the Russian Sputnik V vaccine to Israel for tourism and pilgrimage purposes,” the message says.

At the same time, the diplomatic mission pointed to "remaining technical nuances" that could potentially complicate the entry and stay of Russian citizens in Israel. This is about:

verification of the authenticity of vaccination certificates issued in RUSSIA; the procedure for passing serological tests; the order of mandatory self-isolation; conditions for the entry of citizens vaccinated with other Russian-made vaccines, as well as those who have been ill and children.

“These issues require additional consultations through the relevant departments of our countries. <...> We look forward to further fruitful cooperation with Israeli colleagues in order to clarify the above aspects as soon as possible, which will eliminate the occurrence of problems when organizing trips for persons vaccinated with Russian drugs,” the embassy noted.