Posts by Joshua Pex
Entering Israel as a crime witness
The procedure of entering Israel as a crime witness may be simple in some cases but complex in others, in particular for citizens of countries with whom Israel does not have a visa exemption agreement. However, in order to ensure their legal status, witnesses generally have to go through a preliminary procedure with the law…
Read MoreExploring the phenomenon of Israeli Zoom Weddings – conducted in Utah
Online marriage ceremonies have become a popular choice for couples seeking to bypass traditional marriage laws in their home country. Many Israelis who wish to arrange a civil marriage turn to Israeli Zoom weddings, conducted in the state of Utah in the United States, where online marriages are legal and recognized worldwide. This blog post…
Read MoreDelays in Receiving a Passport in Israel—Do You Deserve Monetary Compensation?
When might delays in receiving a passport in Israel result in monetary compensation? These days, there are delays in issuing passports for Israeli citizens, which mainly stem from a high load of applicants or from strikes taken by the passport authorities. In certain cases, when the delay exceeds the time stipulated by law for issuing…
Read MoreWhat Is the Citizenship and Entry into Israel Law?
The Citizenship and Entry into Israel Law (Temporary Order), 5782-2022 is an Israeli law that restricts Israeli citizenship or residency from Palestinians whose spouses are residing legally in Israel. (The entire English translation of a previous version with slightly different section numbering can be found in HCJ 7052/03.) The law was reenacted in 2022 after…
Read MoreCitizenship for foreign spouses married to Israelis
How do foreign spouses of Israelis obtain citizenship in Israel? To provide Israeli citizenship for foreign spouses who married Israeli citizens, the spouses undergo a procedure at the Ministry of the Interior known as the “Gradual Process.” This procedure, which may last several years, requires, among other things, that the couple manage and share their…
Read MoreObtaining a European Tourist Visa for Israeli Passport Holders – European Travel Information and Authorization System
What are the new rules regarding obtaining a European tourist visa for Israeli passport holders? Starting in 2025, the tourist visa reform regarding Israeli tourists in Europe will enter into effect. Those wishing to visit European Union countries with an Israeli passport will have to obtain a tourist visa (ETIAS) in advance. The visa application…
Read MoreOnline marriage in Israel is now legally accepted
How can a couple get married via an online marriage ceremony, and then register the marriage at the Israeli Ministry of the Interior? Following a ruling by the Supreme Court from March 2023, Israel officially recognizes the option of registering in the Population Registry couples who had a marriage ceremony by Zoom in the state…
Read MoreIsraeli residence visa for victims of terrorist acts
In what instances is an Israeli residence visa granted to victims of terrorist acts? Due to the waves of terrorism that frequently occur in Israel, the Israeli authorities allow, under certain conditions, foreign citizens who have been affected by terrorist acts to apply for an Israeli residence visa. If the request is accepted, the regulations…
Read MoreThe Infiltration Prevention Law (Criminal Offenses and Jurisdiction), 1954
The Infiltration Prevention Law, which was originally enacted to combat hostile sabotage activity, is currently used by the State of Israel, among other things, to deal with the phenomenon of “illegal immigrants” or asylum seekers from Africa. Our office regularly represents Eritrean, Sudanese and other asylum seekers who came to Israel because their lives in…
Read MoreRenouncing foreign citizenship
In what cases is it necessary to carry out a procedure to renounce a foreign citizenship? A requirement to renounce foreign citizenship may come from a foreign country that prohibits multiple citizenships, for a citizen of that country about to receive Israeli citizenship. Likewise, there may be a requirement to renounce foreign citizenship on the…
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