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.
Dongdiet & Nellie
We are very happy with the services. Somehow they managed to translate the law lingo into language we actually understand 😉 and their outstanding YouTube videos helped us to have a better grasp of what process we had to go through. Their patience, clear explanation and experience are very valuable. It's also very nice to know that you will receive response promptly; it made us feel we can really trust their services. We recommend all those looking for immigration lawyers to get in touch.
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!
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 & 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 & 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.
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.
Lilian Granovsky
I can highly recommend these services!
Every time we turned to Joshua we always got a professional quick and helpful respond.
Sophie Cooperman
Oded Ger did an excellent job by reviewing a modeling contract I was offered. Explained the bad clauses in the contract, and their possible consequences. Thank you for your amazing job, your professionalism, your consultation and honesty. You showed me from your experience how it can be done differently. It was the best decision choosing you as my lawyer.
I highly recommend this firm, especially Oded Ger.
Eden Weiss
Extrmely friendly, professional and helpful. A big thank you to Irina especially from the Jerusalem office. Highly Recommended.
Halvor Ronning
Courteous, clear, efficient service.
Наталья Мажуга
Great lawyers Joshua Pex and Nechama and Michael Deker who really want to help you and I have very trustful relationships with them. All my cases they took they won. Thank you and let’s keep working together
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.
We highly recommend this law firm. They proved to be reliable, efficient and pleasant to work with.
Shaltiel Devorah
Mr. Joshua Pex is knowledgeable and Professional. I really appreciate his courteous and direct approach.
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.
Andreas Kelling
We have been working with Decker, Pex & 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.
Priscilla Moses
competent consulting, fast processing, reliable, warm & good team. highly recommended
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!
TarcisioePotira Freitas
I really recommend the law office's services. The service is very professional and efficient, the price is right. I am satisfied with the services I needed and happy to have known 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
lynn vonne
Excellent service, very friendly and helpful, fast responding and very patient. Highly recommend. I will choose them again next time if needed.
Sergei m Vashkevich
We came to Mr. Joshua with so many questions (and most of all, with so many concerns and worries) …
When we explained our case to him, first of all, he calmed us down and helped us to see the big picture, which took away our fears;
Then he presented us with a detailed explanation and a few options to explore, and a timeline, how things work and necessary steps to undertake on our part,
We thank and highly recommend Mr. Joshua for showing us so much empathy, care and professionalism (!)
Kfir Cohen
We were searching for a law firm that will be honest with us and really work hard for a satisfying result, it wasn't an easy task
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
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.
Morgan Jones
The team at Decker, Pex & Co have been awesome to work with in helping our US company establish banking in Israel and in providing counsel for legal needs in Israel. I highly recommend!
Sveta Vashkevich
We (myself and my husband) came to Mr. Joshua Pex – for his professional advice – and we received such human warmth and caring attitude, that our hearts melted …
His attention to our details and our situation peculiarities, combined with his professionalism and knowledge, helped us to map out what needs to be done on our part: we appreciate and recommend You, Mr. Joshua!
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
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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Genaan Abdelall
I cannot recommend Nechama enough! Her expertise, professionalism, and dedication to her clients is unparalleled. From the moment I reached out to her, she provided clear and concise communication, and helped me navigate through a complex legal issue with ease.
Throughout the entire process, Nechama went above and beyond to ensure that I was informed and comfortable with every decision. She demonstrated a deep knowledge of the law, and was able to offer sound advice that ultimately led to a positive outcome.
What sets Nechama apart is her compassionate and empathetic approach to her clients. She truly cares about the well-being of her clients, and it shows in the way she handles every case.
If you are in need of a lawyer, I highly recommend Nechama.
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.
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.
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
Yossi Montrose
Very knowledgeable and professional
This article provides information on a Romanian passport. After Romania joined the European Union in 2007, obtaining a Romanian passport became one of the more popular routes for Israelis seeking a European Union passport. This is because in the past few decades the Romanian authorities have made it significantly easier for eligible applicants to exercise their right to citizenship, and in effect, enabled Israelis with Romanian roots to become European citizens with all the advantages that offers.
Our law offices assist eligible applicants seeking a passport, and we would be happy to accompany you too through this process, which, although in most cases is not complex, does require professional knowledge and thorough familiarity with the relevant bodies. In this work, we often encounter partial information or misinformation that people have acquired. Therefore, we want to set some things straight and provide answers to some of the most common questions regarding the process of obtaining Romanian citizenship. For the most comprehensive guide on the subject, click here. If you need any more information on a Romanian passport, you are invited to contact us for professional counsel at any stage.

Advantages of Romanian citizenship – why is it worth it to get a Romanian passport if possible?
First of all, whoever holds a Romanian passport is considered not only a citizen of Romania but in fact of the European Union as well. This has a number of implications:
- Free entrance to all European countries: Any bearer of a Romanian passport is in fact entitled to free access to and passage between countries of the European Union without need for a visa.
- Living and working in Europe: Beyond the possibilities for entering the various countries for the purpose of tourism, the Romanian passport entitles the bearer to live in the EU countries and to work entirely legally as a salaried employee or self-employed business owner.
- Studies in European academic institutions: Similarly, it is also possible to study in Europe’s leading academic institutions, offering discounted tuition for higher education, at a rate significantly lower than the average tuition here in Israel. Certain institutions even offer studies at no cost, as well as many benefits for students.
- Rapid, convenient entrance to other countries in the world: specifically, the United States, which issues a tourist visa automatically to European citizens.
The many benefits are certainly a reason to take advantage of eligibility for a Romanian passport. Of course, we have just briefly mentioned the main advantages; for more information on the benefits of a European passport, you can click here.
Eligibility for a Romanian passport – who is eligible for Romanian citizenship?
First of all, children born to parents who currently hold Romanian citizenship are automatically eligible for citizenship themselves, even if they were not born within Romanian borders, according to Section 5 of the Romanian citizenship law.
Section 10 of this law expands the definition and says that children and grandchildren of former Romanian citizens, even those who lost their citizenship over the years for various reasons, are also eligible for Romanian citizenship and a passport. Great-grandkids of citizens are also eligible, if it can be proven that their great-grandparents lost their citizenship against their will (for instance, if in Moldova after 1941.)
These are of course the basic criteria (currently met by many Israelis, and, in general, by many Jews throughout the world), but they raise some additional questions:
- What about countries that were formerly under Romanian rule?
The descendants of those born in countries formerly under Romanian rule may also eligible for citizenship and a passport, provided their ancestors were born and lived in those countries during the years when they were under Romanian rule. These countries include, for example, Moldova and parts of Ukraine.
For information on a Romanian passport for Moldovan descendants, click here; for information on a Romanian passport for Ukrainian descendants, click here.
- Are only the children of Romanian citizens eligible for a passport?
No. The Romanian law includes the option to “skip generations.” That is, grandchildren of Romanian citizens are also eligible for citizenship and a passport. Following an additional amendment, the eligibility is passed on to great-grandchildren as well. Once these are accepted as citizens, it is then relatively easy to pass on citizenship to future generations.
- Are there options for obtaining Romanian citizenship other than via ancestry?
Indeed, there are various options for obtaining citizenship by working and residing in the country, certain conditions under which you can obtain citizenship as the spouse of a Romanian citizen, and even rare cases where citizenship is granted following a significant contribution to the Romanian economy or culture. These routes are less favored today, but if you are interested in one of them, you are certainly invited to contact us and take advantage of our assistance.
Romanian citizenship stages – what is the process of obtaining Romanian citizenship?
“How do I get Romanian citizenship?” is perhaps the most common question on this issue. Without going into great detail, here are the main stages in the process (regarding citizenship on the basis of a family tie):
- Proving the tie: The first stage is to prove the connection of the parent (or grandparent/great-grandparent) to Romania and the fact that they were indeed a citizen in the past. If you have such documents in your possession, it will definitely make things easier. If you do not, we will be happy to assist you in obtaining such documents by applying to relevant Romanian archives and making contact with the Romanian authorities.
- Collecting the paperwork and submitting the application: The next stage is to collect additional documents such as a valid Israeli passport of the applicant, a certificate of good conduct, a declaration regarding the parent’s loss of citizenship, and documents proving that this indeed occurred, etc. (of course the documents will be different in each individual case). In most cases, the documents must undergo notarial translation before submission. Next, you must submit the documents to the relevant bodies, track their progress, and provide additional documents or resolve problems as needed.
How long does it take to get Romanian citizenship?
Note that there is no one answer to this question and that it is impossible to commit to a specific timeframe for obtaining a Romanian passport. However, one can say that if the applicant is a descendant of a current Romanian citizen, the process will usually be shorter, and will take between one and two years. For cases of restoring lost citizenship, the process may take two to four years on average. It is important to understand that the amount of time does not depend on our office staff or the applicant, but rather on various factors in Romania, and therefore, no one can commit to a precise timeframe. Nevertheless, we are committed to advancing the stages under our responsibility as rapidly as possible in order to shorten the process as much we can.
How much does it cost to get Romanian citizenship?
The cost of Romanian citizenship is definitely a question that is frequently asked, and without meaning to disappoint you, it is important for us to say that there is no one answer to this question either. Yes, there are fixed fees and payments to the Romanian government during the application process, but to provide the exact price of the process, we would need to know what route you have chosen (whether we are talking about existing citizenship or restoring lost citizenship), which documents must be submitted, whether they exist or must be obtained, and the number of documents requiring notarial translation.
Therefore, if you want to get clear, specific information that is relevant to your case, contact us and we will be happy to look into the issue deeply.
Contact us today – information on a Romanian passport
As you can see, anyone holding Romanian citizenship has many rights, and it is a process that is definitely worth embarking on if you are eligible to do so.
Our office staff will be happy to assist you with the process, from evaluating your eligibility and the likelihood of success in the process, to accompanying you through all the stages of the application.
Contact us today, and we will be happy to help you get Romanian citizenship and a passport.