Immigration to Israel
Return visa to Israel for a permanent resident
An Israeli resident (not a citizen) with a foreign citizenship must obtain a return visa in order to leave and re-enter Israel’s borders. Most permanent residents are either minorities who were born in Israel, olim who are not interested in citizenship, or foreign spouses of Israelis. Our law firm for issues of immigration to Israel…
Read MoreWhat Is Israeli Medical Tourism?
Many visitors from other countries arrive in Israel to undergo preplanned medical treatments or operations, often making use of special technology, expertise, and/or insurance coverage found in Israel. Approximately 30,000 medical tourists arrive in Israel each year, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The majority of medical tourism visitors arrive from Cyprus, Russia, Ukraine, and…
Read MoreInvestment in Israel
In this article you will read about ways to invest in Israel and the possibilities for Americans to receive a long-term B-5 investors’ visa. Our law firm specializes in immigration, relocation, visas and investment in Israel and we will be glad to assist you and your family in the process of immigrating to Israel or…
Read MoreJewish Gangsters Throughout History
Until the end of the 18th century, the reputation of Jews in Europe, and maybe even all over the world, was very different from what it is today. The Jewish stereotype that we know today is that of a highly education person, or even a genius, but also a “nerd” who does not believe in…
Read MoreHow to receive a foreign police clearance certificate (Criminal Records check) in Israel?
When travelling or immigrating to a different country, several types of documents must be issued and presented, depending on the type of visa you require. For example, immigration of a Jew to Israel (Aliyah) under the Law of Return requires presenting documents that prove the applicant’s Jewish descent; execution of a will that was written…
Read MoreEntrance to Israel for Ukrainians due to the War with Russia — 2022
How do Ukrainians enter Israel since the beginning of the war? Israel’s immigration authorities are issuing almost daily updates to the policy for Ukrainians entering Israel, due to the Ukrainian refugees arriving in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As of March 2022, those eligible for aliya, and their families, can come to Israel…
Read MoreThe Rights and Duties of Israeli Residents Abroad
Many Israelis decide to move abroad for a certain period, whether for work purposes, academic studies, family reasons, establishing a business, or any other reason. It is important for this population to understand what their rights are, and what consequences they face by staying abroad, such as their status at the National Insurance Institute, at…
Read MoreBasic law: Immigration to Israel
The Basic Law: Immigration to Israel is a proposal by MK Mai Golan (Likud); on July 11, 2021, the hearing of the law by the Ministerial Committee for Investigative Affairs was postponed for six months. The proposed law defines an illegal immigrant as someone who entered Israel or resided within its borders not under the…
Read MoreEntry of Tourists into Israel Under the Governmental Coronavirus-Related Restrictions (As of March 2022)
After two years during which tourists were banned from coming to Israel, new guidelines have now entered into force that re-allow this. Although some of the coronavirus-related guidelines and restrictions are still in effect, new criteria allow tourists who meet them to enter the country for visiting, tourism, and vacation purposes. What are these criteria…
Read MoreFAQ – Foreign Expert Workers to Israel
“FAQ – Foreign Expert Workers” to Israel addresses many issues about foreign expert workers travelling to Israel, with links to more detailed articles on the topic. All issues related to foreign expert workers and their visas fall under the auspices of the Israeli Ministry of Interior. You can also see this video in which we…
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