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Schruuf
We were very pleased and content with the services of this law firm. They supported us 100% and solved our case successfully, we couldn't be happier.
Michelle Long
Josh has been helping me on and off for a few years now. I have needed legal advice and assistance with immigration due to a complex situation of mine, and he has been extremely available and responsive, honest and clear about my route and how to proceed. Very much recommended!
Alexander P Gutterman
EU PASSPORT ! Big news! Thanks to Michael Decker and the other good people at the law office, as well as to the virtue of my ancestors, the cruelty of the Inquisition, reparations issued in the Iberian Peninsula, and etc, I am delighted to be on track for Portuguese and European Union Citizenship! A truly incredible development and one which brings me deep joy.
Michael and Ariellah Waizman
For Advocate Joshua Pex.
We were in a devastating situation when my wife received an order from the immigration office to leave Israel within 30 days, without any explanation, after we have been married and in the process for six and a half years. We heard of Advocate Pex through a friend of a friend. We contacted Mr. Pex and he was ready to help us when he heard of our situation.
The service is amazing! Always ready to assist without regard to the time it takes. The advice Mr. Pex gave us was great, such as what to do, he gave useful links, and advice about which officials to contact. The price for the service was great!
The process until we received the extension for another year for my wife was not long (3 months). Things started moving once Mr. Pex came into the picture.
We highly recommend Advocate Joshua Pex! We achieved our goal and the fear of deportation has been lifted!
Kfir Cohen
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We found them online; they were the only law firm from all of our searchings which were completely honest and NOT gave us just what we wanted to hear
Using them guaranteed honesty above all. A legal team that is friendly and cares for a superb result
They really care about helping their customers without any other interest
Nadia gave us service behind what we expected; she was professional which lead to fast and easy process with great result
We definitely recommend using them
Yossi Montrose
Very knowledgeable and professional
Greg Olson
We highly recommend Adv. Mike Decker and have know him for many years. He has helped our family with many battles over the years. We recently received our permanent residency after 23 years in Israel. We so much appreciate Mike’s representation of us.
Matthias Oppliger
I have been receiving services from this Law Firm for several years now and I want to say THANK YOU to the team, especially Joshua Pex. They are doing outstanding work. The services I have received for both our Israeli non profit association but also our social business have helped us solve many issues at hand and provided solutions in complicated situations. Personally, I am grateful for support in visa issues as a foreigner living now in Israel for many years.
Prima Lorenzo
I admire the Austrian citizenship team in Tel-Aviv branch! They deserve more then 5 stars!! They are very friendly and professional. I've got Austrian citizenship in 4 months for all family members which consists of 12 people! The entire team is very friendly and responsive. They are always answering questions and support during the process. I recommend to everyone. Was 100% satisfied.
YK C
We had a pleasure of working with Irena Rosenberg who assisted in getting our two U.S. born children registered in Israel and supported visa process for my wife in 2021. During the pandemic, my wife and I decided to move to Israel where I am originally from after living in the U.S. for over 20 years, but we had no idea how to go about securing visas before and after arriving in Israel. Irena is knowledgeable, reliable and competent lawyer who always had answers to all our questions which made us feel confident that everything would be fine with her assistance. We are now happily living in Israel and are so grateful to have Irena who is a genuinely nice person as our lawyer.
Shaltiel Devorah
Mr. Joshua Pex is knowledgeable and Professional. I really appreciate his courteous and direct approach.
Priscilla Moses
competent consulting, fast processing, reliable, warm & good team. highly recommended
Paul Prince
The team of lawyers and assistants are incredibly professional. Aiming to give their clients the advice possible regarding the normative and the law of Israel. With well trained and professional secretary at the front desk to the lawyers team, I could say that I had one of the most professional services possible. I'm super glad of choosing Joshua Pex of Law office for immigration solution, lawyers to advise in my case, to me, it is remarkable.
Dumitrascu Cristina
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Working in European market and international now, I couldn’t dare to let myself wide my wings on countries unknown to me. Definitely they’ll be the lawyers representing me, my business at every international aspect and on personal development.
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Gáspár Erőss
If you need to solve any complicated legal issue in Israel, don't hesitate to contact them. Otherwise you will loose hours/days/weeks with things that they can solve in minutes. They helped me to obtain my expert working visa in Israel and even after that they responded further questions and gave me advices related to administrative issues in Israel which saved me a lot of time. Irena Rosenberg and Michael Decker worked on my case, they are very professional and helpful. They will not let you down, feel free to contact them.
Marce Ruth St. Rey
Party time in the heart, my beloved husband received his residence after so much time of battles and faith. Gratitude, God has blessed us with wonderful beings who have accompanied us, including a "precious angel" who touched our hearts, our excellent and fantastic lawyer: Maria Chernin Dekel, sweet and wonderful human being, who has guided us and stayed On our side. side in this intense legal transit whom we bless on every occasion. God bless you dear Maria, you have exceeded your professional duty by containing us and collaborating with us in hard times, very hard, for that we want to thank you publicly, you are unique!!!
We bless and thank the entire team at Decker Pex Tal Ofir Law Firm.
Amir Abt
The best lawyer firm I’ve had dealt with. I would like to thank Anat Levi and Ariel Galili from the Jerusalem branch for all of their efforts and patience, we could not have been Able to reach to where we are now without them
Israel iluz
We were very satisfied with the service of Nehama. She was very professional in all her dealings and kept us informed all the way.
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We have been working with Decker, Pex Ofir & Co - Law Firm in Tel Aviv for many years very well. Because we appreciated their lawyers services, we recommended businesses and individuals again and again to go there as well.
Eden Weiss
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TarcisioePotira Freitas
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Sophie Cooperman
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I highly recommend this firm, especially Oded Ger.
Halvor Ronning
Courteous, clear, efficient service.
Stuart Safft
I am delighted to report that my wife and I have just obtained our Israeli citizenship. We will be forever grateful for all of the help, guidance and support which Ariel Galili of Decker, Pex, Ofir & Co. provided through this process.
I am a Jewish, 80-year-old American, and my wife is not Jewish. We had started the process on our own back in November 2020 via the Jewish Agency and Nefesh B’Nefesh, but soon became entangled in the delays and often-changing regulations due to Covid-19. The pandemic also caused delays in obtaining the required apostilles for various documents from various state agencies and the US State Department.
We found Decker, Pex, Ofir & Co. On the internet and began working with Ariel in late November 2021. Ariel did a superb job of leading us through the process, helping us to understand which documents were essential, which would most likely be required, and which, though included on the list of required documents, were rarely required. He helped us several times to understand what was likely and unlikely to occur as “the next step.” Helping us manage our expectations was extremely useful to us.
Besides his knowing the laws, regulations and procedures, Ariel also made us feel that he was truly interested in helping us to successfully work through this process in as smooth, timely, and frustration-free manner as possible.
My wife and I strongly recommend anyone planning to go through this process seriously consider hiring Decker, Pex, Ofir & Co. and, specifically, Ariel Galili.
Joshua Pex was both an amazing human being and an inspiring human rights attorney. I reported directly to him for various activities I performed as in intern. I was impressed with his incredibly solid character. He is trustworthy, fair, and goes above and beyond to advocate for the vulnerable. He is completely trustworthy and high caliber in his work. His partners and employees are very blessed to work with him. I am honored to know them.
Heather Lebrun
Arielle Bosch
Incredibly knowledgeable, approachable, accessible, and evident across the board that they truly care about the people they are helping. They are quick to respond, engaged, and obviously top-notch lawyers. I couldn't recommend them highly enough. Thank you, Joshua and Itamar for your help with our Joint Life Application. You were a calming energy during a storm - always breathed a sigh of relief after speaking with you. It is so difficult to get straight answers from the Misrad Hapnim, but you guys are straight shooters. I appreciate your candor and evident integrity. Hope to work with you in the future, and will send everyone I know in need of legal aid your way. Thank you for your guidance and support.
lynn vonne
Excellent service, very friendly and helpful, fast responding and very patient. Highly recommend. I will choose them again next time if needed.
Jacob Newberry
A really excellent firm. They knew exactly how to handle my situation effectively and efficiently, and we got the result I needed without much fuss. Adi Berger was a wonderful advocate for me and I am deeply grateful for her help!
Lilian Granovsky
I can highly recommend these services!
Every time we turned to Joshua we always got a professional quick and helpful respond.
Millions of Israelis are entitled to European citizenship due to their family origins. This means that they may become citizens of the European Union and enjoy its many benefits. But what exactly are the advantages of an EU passport and are there any disadvantages?
Our immigration law firm in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem specializes in arranging foreign citizenships such as Romanian, Bulgarian, Polish, Hungarian, and more. Using the help of our skilled staff increases the chances of obtaining citizenship and may even significantly reduce the time of treatment.
European Citizenship Advantages and Disadvantages
The European Union has been recently expanding, with more and more new countries becoming EU members. Today, most European countries are recognized as full EU members, and their citizens enjoy a variety of top quality benefits that do not exist elsewhere. This article presents the great advantages of being an EU citizen, alongside the varying disadvantages that exist between certain citizenships.
European Citizenship Benefits – What does a European passport provide?
- Employment in Europe – Once you receive your European passport, you may work legally in all EU countries without restrictions. You will enjoy a higher salary than is customary in Israel, as well as higher quality work conditions, especially in Western Europe.
- Residence in EU countries – The first benefit is the right to live in all EU countries. We are talking about prosperous countries like France, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, and more, which are considered very attractive emigration destinations. The European passport is a visa that allows you to live in Europe for an unlimited period of time.
- Subsidized academic studies – A large number of European universities and colleges offer low-cost or even full-subsidized study options for citizens of EU countries. There are higher-education institutions that offer quality courses exclusively to EU citizens. In addition, due to the fact that, in most European countries, local students are preferred, tens of thousands of Israelis cannot be accepted to these leading academic institution. However, once you have a European passport, you will be given preference in acceptance to European higher-education institutions.
- Free entry into countries such as the United States – You will be able to enter countries that Israelis do not have access to without a visa, or that they cannot enter at all with an Israeli passport. For example – the United States, Qatar, Venezuela, Malaysia, Indonesia, and more.
- Starting a business and buying real estate – European passport holders have the option of buying real estate and registering a company in the EU countries. Regarding the latter – it is important to say that the tax rate in many European countries is low and stands at only 10%. In addition, there are additional customs benefits reserved exclusively for EU citizens.
- Freedom of movement – European passport holders have the option of moving throughout the EU countries and also in the countries that are signatories to the Schengen acquis. This includes countries such as Switzerland, Romania, Ireland, etc.
- Consular protection – Consular protection is provided through European consulates in countries where there is no Israeli consulate.
- Work permit outside Europe – Many countries grant EU citizens preferential permits to work within their borders. These include countries such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc.
- Medical treatment in EU countries – European citizens enjoy medical treatment in a variety of EU member states, at a similar price as local residents. This also includes some of the advanced Scandinavian countries.
- Entry into Europe without the need for a visa – According to the current assessment of the situation (February 2021), starting in 2022, Israelis will be required to issue a visa in order to fly to Europe. If you hold a European passport, this requirement will not be imposed on you.
- Opening new life paths – Being recognized as a European citizen can change your life, as well as the lives of your children. Many European countries offer living conditions and quality of life which in Israel cannot always be found. This includes many diverse areas, such as health, employment, schooling, convenient weather, and improved living and pension conditions. For this reason, there is no doubt that European citizens enjoy many significant benefits over Israelis.
European Passport Disadvantages – Differences Between EU countries
There are differences between EU countries in the conditions under which citizenship may be obtained. In other words, there are countries whose constitution is different from others, making it more difficult to obtain citizenship.
At the same time, there are differences in passport rights between countries. Here is a summary of several disadvantages that are worth noting, arranged by countries:
Poland
- If you are interested in obtaining citizenship based on residency, you must pass a language test. But, if you are of Polish descent and want to become a citizen – you will not be required to pass this test.
- A disadvantage worth noting is that you may be required to serve in the Polish army in the future. However, as of February 2021, this is not required.
- It is important to know that the process of obtaining citizenship may be long and, in the end, unfruitful. However, it is worth remembering that, with thorough treatment by a lawyer skilled in the field, it is possible to obtain citizenship at the end of the process without any special problems.
- Being born before 1951 means that citizenship will be granted only if the father was Polish. In cases where the mother was a Polish citizen and was born before said year, the descendants will not be eligible.
Bulgaria – European Passport Disadvantages
- If you have a criminal record, even if it has become obsolete, it is not possible to obtain Bulgarian citizenship without clearing said record.
- Bulgaria has not yet changed its local currency to euros. As a result, it is still somewhat less advanced than the other bloc countries.
- Bulgaria is among the few countries where it is still possible to buy citizenship with money.
- As of February 2021, Bulgarian citizens are not allowed to visit the United States freely without a visa. However, this restrictive legislation will soon change. The only reason this change is taking longer than it should is because of the corona pandemic.
- Bulgaria is not a signatory to the Schengen acquis, which has created a bridge between most European countries without the need for border coordination. Therefore, Bulgarian citizens must undergo border control during transit between European countries.
Romania
- If you are looking to invest in Romanian citizenship, it is worth knowing that Romania, like Bulgaria, does not participate in the Schengen Area. This is why you will have to go through various border-control procedures during transit between European countries, in case you are thinking of traveling in the beautiful continent.
- Another difficulty in obtaining Romanian citizenship is the language test, which is considered relatively complex. Along with this test, you will also have to pass a test examining your background in law, geography, and history. This fact makes it a bit difficult to obtain citizenship and requires spending long hours learning the language.
- Citizens of Romania are required to obtain a visa in order to fly to the United States.
- The average waiting time to receive a passport is about three years; however, it may take up to four years.
Hungary – European Citizenship Advantages and Disadvantages
- There are actually two ways to obtain a Hungarian passport – the long way and the short way. The long way requires living in Hungary for eight consecutive years. In contrast, the short way is much different and takes about a year. It is advisable to get in touch with a lawyer who specializes in the field in order to understand the matter properly.
- You will be asked to pass a language test that is not considered to be very difficult.
- Hungarian law states that, until 1957, only descendants of Hungarian fathers are recognized as Hungarian citizens. This means that descendants of Hungarian mothers, if the mother was born in Hungary up until the indicated year, cannot obtain citizenship.
Greece
- Greek citizens must obtain a visa in advance in order to fly to the United States.
- You must pass a language test, which is not considered complex compared to the other citizenships.
- In addition to the language test, you will also be tested at the Greek Embassy on your knowledge of Greek history and culture.
- If you were thinking of obtaining Greek citizenship by investment, due to not having Greek origins, the citizenship cannot be obtained by direct investment. In this case, you will receive a residence permit in the country on the basis of investment.
Lithuania – Disadvantages of European Citizenship
- In 2015, a compulsory recruitment law was enacted in Lithuania. The law requires men aged 19–26 to enlist in the Lithuanian army under compulsory service for a period of nine months.
- If a child was born in a country other than Lithuania and one of the parents is a Lithuanian citizen, the parent must report the birth of the newborn to the Lithuanian authorities. In addition, he must present various documents concerning the child, such as a birth certificate, obtained from the foreign country in which the child was born.
- Marriage – It is obligatory to report the marriage to the Lithuanian authorities if one of the spouses is a Lithuanian citizen. The above will be done by submitting documents officially confirming the marriage that took place in the foreign country. This process also applies in the case of divorce or widowhood.
Contact Details – European Citizenship Advantages and Disadvantages
Over time, our firm has handled thousands of applications for foreign citizenship. For more information and an initial check for the eligibilities mentioned, please contact us through the numbers listed at the bottom of the page or via the listed e-mail address.

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