Posts by Joshua Pex
How to acquire and benefit from a Polish Card?
The Polish card, also known as Pole’s Card, is a unique document that opens numerous opportunities for individuals of Polish descent living abroad. This coveted status not only affirms one’s connection to the Polish nation but also grants them special rights and privileges within Poland. Many people find the Pole’s Card another way to obtain…
Read MorePalestinian Americans entering Israel – 2023 update
Until September 2023, Palestinian Americans (residents of the West Bank and Gaza) were required to enter Israel through the land crossing between Israel and Jordan, the Allenby Bridge. Thanks to a new update to the provisions accompanying the Citizenship and Entry into Israel Law, Palestinian Americans entering Israel, through the Ben Gurion airport or any…
Read MoreIsraeli ID Number for Temporary Residents Eligible To Make Aliyah
On June 6, 2023, a sensational decision was reached by the Population and Immigration Authority and the Special Committee for Public Petitions – a decision that has made life much easier for A2 and A4 visa holders who are eligible to immigrate to Israel under the Law of Return. Now holders of these visas are…
Read MoreExemption From Car Import Tax for Clerics and Non-Residents in Israel
How can clergy and non-residents get an exemption from car import tax or car purchase tax? According to the tax laws in Israel, clergy working in Israel under a clergy visa, as well as non-residents who hold certain permits (including academic students and foreign journalists) may be entitled to a tax exemption when importing a…
Read MoreAliyah of a Minor Child to Israel Without Their Parents
Each year, a number of minors make Aliyah to Israel without their parents, whether through the Israeli Ministry of Education’s Naale program or independently. These youth face language and acclimatization difficulties, alongside the difficulty of living in a foreign country without family and a social envelope. For these reasons, the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration…
Read MoreDeportation of a Spouse From Israel—What Can You Do About It?
Love is undoubtedly one of the most wonderful experiences in our world. The exciting feeling that you have found the person with whom you wish to share your life has no match. But what if a couple in which one of the partners is an Israeli citizen and the other is from a foreign country…
Read MoreImmigration of grandchildren to Israel under the Law of Return – what can be done about delayed processing of applications?
The continued eligibility for Jewish grandchildren to immigrate to Israel based on the Law of Return is uncertain in light of a serious initiative to change the Law of Return, promoted by the current government. This may cause a delay or even refusal of immigration applications. One of the possible legal solutions is to submit…
Read MoreThe Entry into Israel Law and Obtaining Israeli Legal Status for Foreign Citizens
The State of Israel has very few laws regarding entry and immigration. The Entry into Israel Law may not be the most prominent or publicized among these, but it is the most influential, as it regulates the entry into Israel of any foreign citizen who does not have an immigration visa for olim (new immigrants…
Read MoreIsraeli Citizenship for Minorities
What is the law regarding Israeli Citizenship for minorities? Minority group members in Israel are eligible for citizenship by law, just like all other Israeli citizens. However, it often happens that a person who is a resident of Israel and a citizen of another country encounters difficulties due to the question of whether they meet…
Read MoreIsrael’s Passport Law
Israel’s Passport Law regulates the conditions for obtaining and using an Israeli passport and an Israeli “let-pass” travel document (Laissez-Passer), which are used by Israeli citizens and residents to exit Israel and travel abroad. The State of Israel began issuing passports as soon as it was established and, in 1952, the Passport Law was enacted.…
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