Israel removes Georgia from ‘red country’ list, Israeli tourists to be allowed to travel to Georgia starting Sep. 1
Israel removed Georgia from the ‘safe country’ list on July 30 following the sharp increase in coronavirus cases in the country. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge.
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Israeli tourists will be able to visit Georgia again starting September 1, but will be subjected to self-isolation or quarantine upon their return to their home country following the decision of the Israeli government to remove Georgia from the red list and place it on the orange country list.
We’re delighted to announce that as of yesterday the Israeli government no longer considers Georgia to be a ‘red country’, but ‘orange’", announces the Embassy of Israel to Georgia.
Israel removed Georgia from the ‘safe country’ list on July 30 following the sharp increase in coronavirus cases in the country.
Georgia has reported 5,924 new cases of coronavirus, 4,777 recoveries and 60 deaths in the past 24 hours.
Georgian citizens will be prohibited from entering Bulgaria starting July 26 as Covid-19 cases have surged in Georgia in recent weeks.
Israel will cut Georgia from the ‘safe country’ list on July 30 following a sharp increase in coronavirus cases in the country.
Israel may be the first country from which Georgia will welcome tourists after flight bans are lifted, announced Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia at a government meeting earlier today, noting the importance of getting the tourism sector back on its feet.
The Georgian government brought back 151 citizens from Tel Aviv, Israel last night, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, foreigners who were unable to leave Georgia due to restrictions following the coronavirus outbreak, will not face penalties for overstaying visas up until June 30.
Israeli airline company Israir Airlines is returning to the Georgian aviation market after a one-month pause, announces Deputy Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili. Israir Airlines will start carrying out Tel Aviv-Batumi flights next month.
Georgia hosted 266,544 visitors in August 2021 which is a 510% increase compared to the same month of 2020, however it is still 75% less compared to August 2019, says the Georgian National Tourism Administration. "Accordingly, the number of visitors to Georgia in August was restored by only 24.5% of the 2019 figure", says the administration.