Immigration to Israel
Naturalization of permanent residents in Israel
What does the naturalization of permanent residents in Israel involve? Permanent residents who wish to acquire Israeli citizenship must apply to the Population and Immigration Authority. Applicants must meet the basic requirements, which include continuous stay in Israel, settling or intending to settle in Israel, speaking Hebrew and waiving any additional citizenship. Some cases may…
Read MoreRecognition of Utah marriage — Now it’s official (Legal information)
An appeal to the Jerusalem court led to the official recognition of Utah marriages, which are civil marriages conducted through online virtual conferences and which can be conducted remotely. The result of this legal precedent is that couples can now marry using this method, and then have their marriage officially registered in Israel. This legal…
Read MoreRe-entry visa (Inter-Visa) for asylum seekers
Can asylum seekers be eligible for a re-entry visa (Inter-Visa) to Israel? An Inter-Visa is a special visa that allows foreign citizens staying in Israel for an extended period to leave the country for personal or family reasons, and still be able to re-enter the country afterwards. Although Inter-Visas are granted mainly to foreign workers,…
Read MoreEntry of international humanitarian aid workers into Israel
How can international humanitarian aid workers enter Israel? Workers in international non-governmental aid organizations operating in the territories of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip are required to obtain an Israeli visa for their activities. First, each organization must receive initial recognition from the International Relations Department of the Ministry of Social Affairs. After…
Read MoreWho has the right to vote in the Israeli elections? (Legal Guide)
The right to vote in the Israeli elections is reserved for Israeli citizens who are 18 years or older and whose name is registered in the voters’ registry. People whose legal status at the time of the elections is only that of a permanent resident do not have the right to vote. Likewise, Israeli citizens…
Read MoreAliyah based on conversion to Judaism
If you converted to Judaism – whether through the Orthodox, Conservative, or Reform movement or a different denomination entirely – you are likely eligible to receive Israeli citizenship through Aliyah. The right of Jews and their descendants to claim Israeli citizenship (“Aliyah”) has been enshrined in the Israeli Law of Return since 1950. In 1970,…
Read MoreInviting foreign citizens to visit Israel
In what cases must an application be submitted to invite foreign citizens to visit Israel? If someone wishes to invite a foreign citizen from a country for whose citizens require a visa to visit Israel, that person must file an application with the Israeli Ministry of Interior. There are also other exceptional cases in which…
Read MoreTranslating a professional certificate for work purposes in Israel
Many foreign workers must translate their professional certificates in order to work in Israel. This is true for employees in a number of fields, including nursing workers and foreign experts invited to Israel, as well as other industries such as the construction and hotel industries. It is important that the certificate be translated in accordance…
Read MoreWork visa for a foreign expert in Israel: B-1 visa
An employer who wants to obtain a work visa for a foreign expert in Israel must first check whether the candidate meets the eligibility requirements for a work visa; that is, the conditions for submitting a work visa application to employ a foreign expert. Without prior planning and understanding of the conditions for this visa,…
Read MoreEntry visa to Israel for commercial and employment purposes (important legal information)
How do you obtain a permit of entry to Israel for commerce and employment purposes? Many Palestinian workers and businessmen living in the West Bank wish to enter Israel to work, due to the many business and employment opportunities available to workers in Israel. In practice, this often entails a complicated legal procedure, and it…
Read More