Refusal of entry to Israel
Arranging the Legal Status of Spouses Whose Entry into Israel Has Been Denied (Black Stamp)
A foreign spouse who wishes to obtain legal status in Israel often encounters difficulties in the process, due to being denied entry into Israel. There may be various reasons for this, and accordingly there are various ways to solve the difficulties that arise. This article, written by lawyer Michael Decker, an expert on immigration to…
Read MoreIsraeli Entry permit for visa-exempt citizens
Visitors to Israel from visa-exempt countries who still require a visa Entry permit for visa-exempt citizens. Visitors who come to Israel from countries that do not require an entry permit are sometimes still asked to acquire a visa in advance. Who needs an advance permit to enter Israel, despite being the citizen of a “visa-free”…
Read MoreLara Alqasem – Entry of BDS Activists and Boycott Promoters into Israel
Lara Alqasem and her prohibition of entry into Israel was the focus of public debate in Israel for several weeks during the autumn of 2018. The entry of boycott activists into Israel is controversial both in Israel and among the Diaspora. Furthermore, entrance of BDS activists to Israel is explicitly prohibited under Amendment 28 to…
Read MoreHow to appeal a refusal of entry to Israel
What to do if you were deported from Israel? How to to appeal a refusal of entry to Israel? Our law office specializes in immigration and entry into Israel, so we are often asked this question. There are a number of articles on our website that are designed to help visitors enter Israel without being…
Read MoreReasons for refusal of entry into Israel at border crossings
What are the reasons why visitors to Israel may be refused entry? What are the common reasons for refusal of entry into Israel? Our law office in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv specializes in immigration to Israel. We often handle requests from visitors who are refused entry and represent clients in appeals against refusal of entry…
Read MoreDenial of entry for BDS activists
Why are BDS and boycott supporters now refused entry into Israel? Recent Israeli legislation has seen denial of entry for BDS activists become much more likely. As part of the Israeli government’s campaign against de-legitimization and boycotts against Israel, the law of Entry into Israel was amended, establishing the legal grounds for consistent denial of…
Read MoreRefusal of entry – deportation from Israel
The process of deportation from Israel for visitors denied entry Deportation from Israel can happen to any visitor – workers, tourists and spouses of Israelis. Population and Immigration Authority officials (the Border Crossings Authority, also known as border control) have broad authority to refuse entry into Israel, to arrest and expel visitors. In this article,…
Read MoreAppealing the Ministry of Interior’s Decision Regarding Visas, Citizenship, Deportation, and Entry Refusal
Our law office specializes in all issues relating to immigration to Israel, legal representation in front of the Misrad Hapnim (Israeli Ministry of Interior) regarding visas to Israel, residency, citizenship requests, immigration, and entry refusal. Every case is different, and you are welcome to contact our office for a personal consultation in Tel Aviv or…
Read MoreRefusal of Entry to Israel – Advice from an Israeli Immigration Lawyer
What Can Be Done about Refusal of Entry into Israel at the Border? Have you been denied entrance into Israel and wish to take urgent legal action in order to prevent deportation? Or are already back home but want to come back to Israel? Do you want to find out if you can re-enter Israel? In this article…
Read MoreIsraeli Bank Guarantee for the Ministry of Interior
In this article you will find useful information regarding the Israeli Ministry of Interior (Misrad HaPanim) Israeli bank guarantee process written by Advocate Joshua Pex, an Israeli lawyer from our law firm who specializes in immigration law to Israel. What Is an Israeli Bank Guarantee? A Ministry of Interior Israeli bank guarantee is an agreement…
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