Israel to start accepting tourists vaccinated by Sputnik V from December 1

The decree on the opening of borders for tourists vaccinated with the Russian jab comes into force on November 15

Foreign tourists vaccinated with two doses of Sputnik V jab will be allowed to enter Israel from December 1, 2021, Qazet.az informs referring to the joint statement of the ministries of healthcare and tourism, as well as the office of the Israeli prime minister.

At the same time, the decree on the opening of borders for tourists vaccinated with the Russian jab comes into force on November 15.

On November 14, Minister of Tourism Yoel Razvozov reported that Israel expects to receive tens of thousands of tourists from Russia by the end of 2021. Israel on November 1 began to accept those vaccinated no more than six months ago with the jabs approved by the World Health Organization.