Date : 4/14/2021 10:19:31 AM
From : "Hooper, Thomas M CTR EUCOM ECJ7 (USA)"
To : "Nimrod Gross" , "Mador Tevel"
Cc : "Haag, William J Lt Col USAF EUCOM ECJ7 (USA)"
Subject : FW: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Israel Visas
Attachment : 10454_Israel Entry Permit Request.pdf;

Nimrod, Shaked,

I need some help with this.

1.  We can bombard the Israeli Embassy in Berlin with 150+ of these permit requests

2. You can coordinate with the Israeli Embassy in Berlin where we provide you a list of names and the Israeli Embassy in Berlin just gives us all blanket entry permit.

If you go with option #2, what information do you need on the spreadsheet?  (Name, DoD ID #, vaccination status, etc.?)

Please let me know something as soon as possible.

Tom


THOMAS M. HOOPER
Valiant Integrated Services
Joint Exercise Planner
HQ EUCOM ECJ7 (JTrEx)
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-----Original Message-----
From: Gericke-Bryant, Gabriele <Gericke-BryantG@state.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 2:10 PM
To: Hooper, Thomas M CTR EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <thomas.m.hooper2.ctr@mail.mil>
Cc: BerlinVisitors <berlinvisitors@state.gov>; Funk, Paul A CIV EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <paul.a.funk.civ@mail.mil>; Haag, William J Lt Col USAF EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <william.j.haag.mil@mail.mil>; Benzi Zimerman <Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il>; Nimrod Gross <n.grossbus@gmail.com>; Mador Tevel <madortevel@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Israel Visas

Hello Tom,

all foreigners need this entry permit.

Travelers who are applying for a visa will automatically apply for the single-entry permit. (This is why the entry request form has to be competed.) The entry permit letter will be returned to the applicant together with the passport w/visa when issued.

NO need to separately send a request for entry permit unless the travel date is not covered by the entry permit.

Entry permit has to be requested 3 weeks prior to travel (traveler holds valid visa):

*       if entry permit does not exist, (because traveler holds a valid visa and at the time of visa issue, the procedure for entry permit was not established. This might be the case if the visa was issued last year.)
*       if entry date is longer covered by the entry permit (only valid for 4 weeks after issue)
*       if entry date is covered by permit, but this is a second entry - only one entry allowed on the permit

Best regards,
Gabriele

Gabriele Gericke-Bryant


U.S. Embassy • Travel & Visitors Unit
Pariser Platz 2 • 10117 Berlin

T: 030 - 8305- 2477 • Gericke-BryantG@state.gov




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From: Hooper, Thomas M CTR EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <thomas.m.hooper2.ctr@mail.mil>
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:47 PM
To: Gericke-Bryant, Gabriele <Gericke-BryantG@state.gov>
Cc: BerlinVisitors <berlinvisitors@state.gov>; Funk, Paul A CIV EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <paul.a.funk.civ@mail.mil>; Haag, William J Lt Col USAF EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <william.j.haag.mil@mail.mil>; Benzi Zimerman <Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il>; Nimrod Gross <n.grossbus@gmail.com>; Mador Tevel <madortevel@gmail.com>
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Israel Visas
 
Gabrielle,

Just so I understand, even though we have a letter from the Israeli Defense Forces Director of Operations (coordinated through the Israeli Ministry of Health), everyone must complete the attached "entry permit" and send it to: covid@berlin.mfa.gov.il three weeks before we travel to Israel?

Is this correct?

Nimrod, Benzi, Shaked,

Are you tracking this additional detail?

V/R

Tom

THOMAS M. HOOPER
Valiant Integrated Services
Joint Exercise Planner
HQ EUCOM ECJ7 (JTrEx)
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Comm:  +49 (0) 711-680-4247
SEAGULL: 129-0115
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SIPR:  thomas.m.hooper2.ctr@mail.smil.mil
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-----Original Message-----
From: Gericke-Bryant, Gabriele <Gericke-BryantG@state.gov>
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2021 8:12 PM
To: Haag, William J Lt Col USAF EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <william.j.haag.mil@mail.mil>
Cc: BerlinVisitors <berlinvisitors@state.gov>; Hooper, Thomas M CTR EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <thomas.m.hooper2.ctr@mail.mil>; Funk, Paul A CIV EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <paul.a.funk.civ@mail.mil>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Israel Visas

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Hello Thomas,

This is the information we received today:
The Embassy of Israel in Berlin will process visa applications for applicants regardless of whether the travelers are vaccinated or not.

In addition, they explained the process of the necessary entry permit. (See Step 1 in below email).

If a traveler requests a visa, the Embassy will also process the entry permit and will issue the visa and the valid entry permit (separate letter).

Currently all foreigners entering Israel need an entry permit in addition to a valid visa, the Embassy of Israel issues visas valid for up to 2 years, depending on the remaining passport validity.  This entry permit is only valid for 4 weeks from date of issue for a single entry. If travel is postponed to a later date (and the entry permit is expired), and for each additional entry to Israel, a new entry permit must be requested from the Embassy of Israel.
This needs to be done about 3 weeks before the intended travel date (if requirements do not change).

To request the entry permit for deferred travel or travelers who have a valid visa and need an entry permit, the following documents must be emailed to the Embassy of Israel: covid@berlin.mfa.gov.il

Copy of your valid visa
Copy of your passport's biometric page
completed Entry Permit Request (see attached document)


Best regards.
Gabriele

Gabriele Gericke-Bryant


U.S. Embassy • Travel & Visitors Unit
Pariser Platz 2 • 10117 Berlin

T: 030 - 8305- 2477 • Gericke-BryantG@state.gov





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From: Gericke-Bryant, Gabriele <Gericke-BryantG@state.gov>
Sent: Friday, April 9, 2021 7:16 PM
To: Haag, William J Lt Col USAF EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <william.j.haag.mil@mail.mil>
Cc: BerlinVisitors <berlinvisitors@state.gov>; Hooper, Thomas M CTR EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <thomas.m.hooper2.ctr@mail.mil>; Funk, Paul A CIV EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <paul.a.funk.civ@mail.mil>
Subject: Re: Israel Visas
 
Hello William,

Thanks for the call.

The most important issue, if vaccination is mandatory for visa issue or for entry to Israel, will be addressed to the Embassy of Israel on Monday.

To my current knowledge the vaccination is only required if the traveler intends to avoid the quarantine by request after arrival in Israel.

Travel to Israel is restricted to Israeli nationals, holders of Israeli resident permit and on exceptional cases for foreigners.

Step 1:

Obtain a visa and entry permit from the Embassy of Israel in Berlin (Our office will assist with the visa request if the application package is sent to us. Please kindly let me know if I shall forward a list of the required documents.)

Step 2:
COVID 19 test

All passengers arriving in Israel must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result to airline staff. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to the scheduled departure to Israel. This requirement applies to people with a vaccination certificate or a certificate of recovery. Entry to Israel depends on complying with this requirement.



Step 3:
All travelers must register with the  Israeli Ministry of Health 24 hours prior to departure using the following link Caution-https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgovforms.gov.il%2Fmw%2Fforms%2FQuarantine%40health.gov.il%3Fdisplang%3Den&amp;data=04%7C01%7CGericke-BryantG%40state.gov%7C8a140f5aa3304629c78308d8fe7227bf%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C1%7C637539113559054491%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=U%2ByznzmTBZxeDxmPhQry9qeIARGpaVGChkYyL0Sb8o4%3D&amp;reserved=0 < Caution-https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgovforms.gov.il%2Fmw%2Fforms%2FQuarantine%40health.gov.il%3Fdisplang%3Den&amp;data=04%7C01%7CGericke-BryantG%40state.gov%7C8a140f5aa3304629c78308d8fe7227bf%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C1%7C637539113559054491%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=U%2ByznzmTBZxeDxmPhQry9qeIARGpaVGChkYyL0Sb8o4%3D&amp;reserved=0 >


Depending on the information the traveler provides and health declarations, the traveler will either be cleared or refused to board the flight.

The traveler will get a notification immediately when he/she submits the statement. If he/she doesn't meet all the requirements listed in the health declaration, he/she won't be allowed to board the flight.


Step 4:

Passengers who recovered or received the vaccine abroad must go into isolation upon arrival; but they can apply for an exemption if:


*       they take a serological test in one of the Ministry of Health accredited laboratories < Caution-https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgovextra.gov.il%2Fmedia%2F33217%2Fbz-10841721.pdf&amp;data=04%7C01%7CGericke-BryantG%40state.gov%7C8a140f5aa3304629c78308d8fe7227bf%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C1%7C637539113559054491%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=3Gq1piLpPcYyam0bwF7RcEehQNVKK6HqFolW9EtrEu8%3D&amp;reserved=0 >
*       the serological test result is positive, they must apply for an exemption from isolation by filling out the online form < Caution-https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgovforms.gov.il%2Fmw%2Fforms%2FQuarantineExceptionExit%40health.gov.il&amp;data=04%7C01%7CGericke-BryantG%40state.gov%7C8a140f5aa3304629c78308d8fe7227bf%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C1%7C637539113559054491%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=WRyUpghBv10%2Fi%2BDdMwNezVBEvrCJ1tZXY4SboxvHx24%3D&amp;reserved=0 > . Applicants must attach the positive serological test result taken in Israel, in addition to documents of any positive PCR test, antibody test or serological test taken abroad, which show infection with coronavirus or an officially certified confirmation of recovery.
*       You must wait for a text message (SMS) and/or e-mail confirming that you are exempt of isolation.


*       or if not fully vaccinated

Upon arrival, passengers will have to prove they can fully comply with all requirements to be allowed to go into isolation at home or another available accommodation, passengers will have to provide the address of the hotel where they will isolate.

The mandatory isolation duration is 14 days; it can be shortened to 10 days if two test results taken in the time intervals set in the protocol < Caution-https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.il%2Fen%2Fdepartments%2Fguides%2Fcorona-quarantine%3Futm_source%3Dgo.gov.il%26utm_source%3Dgo.gov.il%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26chapterIndex%3D9&amp;data=04%7C01%7CGericke-BryantG%40state.gov%7C8a140f5aa3304629c78308d8fe7227bf%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C1%7C637539113559054491%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=duwYAkUK6lJO5I%2BLNxU7ErypP0hVnuFY1I0MeMjLbt4%3D&amp;reserved=0 >  are negative.



Now for the return to Germany:
Caution-https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.il%2Fen%2FDepartments%2FGuides%2Fflying-to-israel-guidlines%3FchapterIndex%3D5&amp;data=04%7C01%7CGericke-BryantG%40state.gov%7C8a140f5aa3304629c78308d8fe7227bf%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C1%7C637539113559054491%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=eiuEOh5bf31f%2BYfTr%2F0dfLd9k3yhrw%2BYi31zdmLXwic%3D&amp;reserved=0 < Caution-https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.il%2Fen%2FDepartments%2FGuides%2Fflying-to-israel-guidlines%3FchapterIndex%3D5&amp;data=04%7C01%7CGericke-BryantG%40state.gov%7C8a140f5aa3304629c78308d8fe7227bf%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C1%7C637539113559054491%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=eiuEOh5bf31f%2BYfTr%2F0dfLd9k3yhrw%2BYi31zdmLXwic%3D&amp;reserved=0 >


Before you return to Germany


*       For all returning passengers to Germany, a COVID-19 PCR test must be taken within48 hours prior to arrival (until further notice).

*      
        You can schedule an appointment to get tested for international travel at your own expense with one of the medical centers that offer coronavirus testing, see further information < Caution-https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.il%2Fen%2FDepartments%2FGuides%2Fflying-to-israel-guidlines%3FchapterIndex%3D4&amp;data=04%7C01%7CGericke-BryantG%40state.gov%7C8a140f5aa3304629c78308d8fe7227bf%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C1%7C637539113559054491%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=DEJ%2BFB4mD9ccGfPbVn8rKWM7cZYLEtaRAN7U7sUhvCc%3D&amp;reserved=0 > .
       
*       You must submit an online outbound passenger statement form < Caution-https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.il%2Fen%2Fservice%2Frequest-depart-from-israel-covid19&amp;data=04%7C01%7CGericke-BryantG%40state.gov%7C8a140f5aa3304629c78308d8fe7227bf%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C1%7C637539113559054491%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=OJx8BcddXxHtxyOlscLFEfK4Qwoe0PYCmVTNS5SBOWU%3D&amp;reserved=0 >  (which includes a personal information form and a health declaration) within 24 hours before the scheduled time of departure.

*       Passengers must print out the clearance and take it to the airport to show it to the relevant officials. Passengers must keep the clearance until arriving in destination.

*       Travelers must register with German authorities online:  Caution-https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.einreiseanmeldung.de%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7CGericke-BryantG%40state.gov%7C8a140f5aa3304629c78308d8fe7227bf%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C1%7C637539113559054491%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=V%2FabGGUqJbLUGQdl2WscU9bgSMfsyGZczWzXgFDmKUQ%3D&amp;reserved=0
         < Caution-https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Feinreiseanmeldung.de%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7CGericke-BryantG%40state.gov%7C8a140f5aa3304629c78308d8fe7227bf%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C1%7C637539113559054491%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=aAR2SpgiYpiW486u%2BYX5a13bKX2pGPZcvlmvgMH%2FUkk%3D&amp;reserved=0 >

​Entry to airport


*       Entry to airport will be allowed only to those who present a valid plane ticket and clearance issued by Israel Ministry of Health.

*       Body temperature will be screened before entering airport premises.

*       Entry to airport premises will be granted to passengers only (exceptions apply).

*       Outbound passengers will be checked whether they are on the list of confirmed cases or people who must go into isolation. If an outbound passenger is found to be on the list of confirmed cases or people who must go into isolation, boarding will be denied under penalty of law.
       
*       Passengers must present their boarding pass and clearance to airline staff.
       
*       Passengers who recovered from Covid-19 must present a doctor-certified recovery confirmation whenever asked to.
*       COVID-19 vaccinated passengers must present a vaccination certificate whenever asked to.

After arrival in Germany

Returning from a risk country requires a mandatory quarantine. 10 days or can be lifted at the earliest after 5 days if tested negative. (It looks like Israel might be taken of the list of risk counties as early as April 11, a quarantine would no longer be required please see for updates Caution-https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de%2Fcoronavirus%2Fcurrent-information-for-travellers.html&amp;data=04%7C01%7CGericke-BryantG%40state.gov%7C8a140f5aa3304629c78308d8fe7227bf%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C1%7C637539113559054491%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=i8CosyojxoC1SIEgszqcwSEG%2FqsyVi%2B4Ae4%2BCBunG9o%3D&amp;reserved=0 < Caution-https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de%2Fcoronavirus%2Fcurrent-information-for-travellers.html&amp;data=04%7C01%7CGericke-BryantG%40state.gov%7C8a140f5aa3304629c78308d8fe7227bf%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C1%7C637539113559064449%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=AikKr%2FoXQJqmqp8EzcKkhu5PoFJPE7lNYzmGCVBfow0%3D&amp;reserved=0 >


Please kindly note all above information might become obsolete due to the dynamic of the Corona Pandemic.

I will keep you updated on any information provided by the Israeli Embassy on Monday.

Have a nice weekend.

Best regards,
Gabriele

Gabriele Gericke-Bryant


U.S. Embassy • Travel & Visitors Unit
Pariser Platz 2 • 10117 Berlin

T: 030 - 8305- 2477 • Gericke-BryantG@state.gov





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From: Haag, William J Lt Col USAF EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <william.j.haag.mil@mail.mil>
Sent: Friday, April 9, 2021 4:55 PM
To: Gericke-Bryant, Gabriele <Gericke-BryantG@state.gov>
Cc: BerlinVisitors <berlinvisitors@state.gov>; Hooper, Thomas M CTR EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <thomas.m.hooper2.ctr@mail.mil>; Funk, Paul A CIV EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <paul.a.funk.civ@mail.mil>
Subject: RE: Israel Visas
 
Hello Gabriele,

I appreciate your insight and explanation of this ever-changing and complex visa process. I will issue an addendum to our group so that they are aware of the exact steps of the visa process.

Ich wünsche Ihnen ein schönes Wochenende,

William


William "Judy" Haag, Lt Col, USAF
ECJ7-JTrEx, Levant Exercise Planner
DSN:  314-430-2203
Comm:  +49 (0) 711 680 2203
William.j.haag.mil@mail.mil
William.j.haag.mil@mail.smil.mil



-----Original Message-----
From: Gericke-Bryant, Gabriele <Gericke-BryantG@state.gov>
Sent: Friday, April 9, 2021 9:19 AM
To: Hooper, Thomas M CTR EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <thomas.m.hooper2.ctr@mail.mil>
Cc: Williams, Henry T III CIV EUCOM ECJ6 (USA) <henry.t.williams2.civ@mail.mil>; Haag, William J Lt Col USAF EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <william.j.haag.mil@mail.mil>; BerlinVisitors <berlinvisitors@state.gov>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Israel Visas

Good morning Tom,

just a short update on the visa issue:

we received the information that 2 Israeli visas are issued: Ms. Voboril and Mr. Baker.

Best regards,
Gabriele

Gabriele Gericke-Bryant


U.S. Embassy . Travel & Visitors Unit
Pariser Platz 2 . 10117 Berlin

T: 030 - 8305- 2477 . Gericke-BryantG@state.gov




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From: Hooper, Thomas M CTR EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <thomas.m.hooper2.ctr@mail.mil>
Sent: Thursday, April 8, 2021 5:44 PM
To: Gericke-Bryant, Gabriele <Gericke-BryantG@state.gov>
Cc: Williams, Henry T III CIV EUCOM ECJ6 (USA) <henry.t.williams2.civ@mail.mil>; Haag, William J Lt Col USAF EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <william.j.haag.mil@mail.mil>; BerlinVisitors <berlinvisitors@state.gov>
Subject: RE: Israel Visas
 
Thanks Gabriele.  I have sent a note to my Israeli counterpart and asked them to contact the Israeli Embassy in Berlin.

Best regards,

Tom


THOMAS M. HOOPER
Valiant Integrated Services
Joint Exercise Planner
HQ EUCOM ECJ7 (JTrEx)
DSN: (314) 430-4247
Comm:  +49 (0) 711-680-4247
SEAGULL: 129-0115
SVoIP: (304) 412-2203
NIPR:  thomas.m.hooper2.ctr@mail.mil
SIPR:  thomas.m.hooper2.ctr@mail.smil.mil
SEAGULL:  thomas.m.hooper@us.seagull.cmil.mil
JWICS:  thomas.m.hooper@coe.ic.gov

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-----Original Message-----
From: Gericke-Bryant, Gabriele <Gericke-BryantG@state.gov>
Sent: Thursday, April 8, 2021 5:34 PM
To: Hooper, Thomas M CTR EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <thomas.m.hooper2.ctr@mail.mil>
Cc: Williams, Henry T III CIV EUCOM ECJ6 (USA) <henry.t.williams2.civ@mail.mil>; Haag, William J Lt Col USAF EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <william.j.haag.mil@mail.mil>; BerlinVisitors <berlinvisitors@state.gov>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Israel Visas

Hello Thomas,

as a follow-up to our telcon. The visa requests we received are pending with the Embassy of Israel. No visa issued was denied.
Currently the Embassy requests the following documents to be submitted for a visa request (besides photo and passport)

*       completed application form
*       completed Declaration Form
*       Proof of Covid Vaccination (date and name of vaccine)

The entry requirements for Israel have become very complex, and obtaining the visa is only one step.
About the document you attached. We already presented this to the Embassy of Israel about 2 weeks ago, at that time they were not aware of the possibility to get the quarantine waved. In the meantime, the Israeli authorities have published this process on their website.

Best regards,
Gabriele

Gabriele Gericke-Bryant


U.S. Embassy * Travel & Visitors Unit
Pariser Platz 2 * 10117 Berlin

T: 030 - 8305- 2477 * Gericke-BryantG@state.gov





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From: Hooper, Thomas M CTR EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <thomas.m.hooper2.ctr@mail.mil>
Sent: Thursday, April 8, 2021 5:00 PM
To: Gericke-Bryant, Gabriele <Gericke-BryantG@state.gov>
Cc: Williams, Henry T III CIV EUCOM ECJ6 (USA) <henry.t.williams2.civ@mail.mil>; Haag, William J Lt Col USAF EUCOM ECJ7 (USA) <william.j.haag.mil@mail.mil>
Subject: Israel Visas
 
Gabriele.

I have a bunch of people applying for Israeli Visas for travel to Israel.  Some of these are getting denied due to COVID.  Please see the attached.  The Israelis have granted us permission to enter Israel despite COVID as we are all vaccinated.

V/R

Tom

THOMAS M. HOOPER
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