RE-ENTRY visas for foreign workers that expired or are set to expire between Feb. 28 and April 21 this year have been extended until April 30 amid the Middle East war, the Philippine Embassy in Israel said.
The Israeli government made the move "due to the current security situation and airspace restrictions in Israel," the embassy said in an advisory posted on Facebook.
"This extension applies only to workers who are currently outside Israel and who departed while holding a valid re-entry visa," the embassy said on Sunday.
"No action is required, as the updated expiration date is reflected in the system. These workers may re-enter Israel up to April 30," it added.
There are over 30,300 Filipinos in Israel, the majority of whom work as caregivers. The rest of Filipinos in Israel are workers in hotels, agricultural students and missionaries.
The embassy earlier said that it repatriated 100 Filipinos, including 55 workers and their dependents, and 45 non-workers such as tourists, pilgrims and students.
Some of the repatriates left Israel through the Taba Border Crossing. Upon reaching Taba in Egypt, they were assisted by personnel from the Philippine Embassy in Cairo and the rapid response team from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.
They were housed temporarily in Egypt while they awaited their flight home.
