The country’s ministry of health on Tuesday (17 May) announced the rules would be eased on Saturday (21 May).
It means international arrivals will be allowed to enter the country without having to show proof of vaccination against Covid-19, of having recently recovered from the infection, or of a recent negative test.
Sharon Ehrlich Bershadsky, director of the Israel Government Tourist Office in London, said: “This is the news we have been waiting for for more than two years.
"It has been our highest priority to make the process of entering Israel the easiest it can be while responsibly looking after our passengers’ health and safety.
“With Israel joining many other countries in dropping all Covid restrictions, I am hopeful the travel industry has now reached a crucial milestone in this post-pandemic world.”
Until Saturday, arrivals will have to continue providing evidence of negative PCR or antigen tests for Covid-19 when arriving by air, land or sea. This also extends to cruises departing Israel.
Israel’s ministry of health has also pledged to continue issuing updates in the event of any further changes to the guidelines.
Visitors are still required to fill out a passenger entry declaration up to 48 hours before travel, as they were prior to the pandemic.
