Lilian Granovsky
I can highly recommend these services!
Every time we turned to Joshua we always got a professional quick and helpful respond.
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
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 (!)
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.
Dumitrascu Cristina
Best lawyer house from Israel! I couldn’t dealt with my situation without their professionalism and effectiveness. Their dedication to every legal aspect and their drive it’s how a true lawyer house can be!
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.
When you hear Decker,Pex,Ofir &Co, you hear 10+ class services, luxurious professionals, confidentiality and exclusive attention to your needs.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Eden Weiss
Extrmely friendly, professional and helpful. A big thank you to Irina especially from the Jerusalem office. Highly Recommended.
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.
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
Yossi Montrose
Very knowledgeable and professional
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!
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.
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.
Priscilla Moses
competent consulting, fast processing, reliable, warm & good team. highly recommended
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 & 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.
lynn vonne
Excellent service, very friendly and helpful, fast responding and very patient. Highly recommend. I will choose them again next time if needed.
Shaltiel Devorah
Mr. Joshua Pex is knowledgeable and Professional. I really appreciate his courteous and direct approach.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
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.
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.
Israel has signed agreements with several countries to exempt citizens of those countries from visa requirements to enter Israel. Citizens of these countries can receive a visa to visit Israel upon entry at the border crossing and stay in Israel for up to 90 days from the date of their arrival in the country. It is important to note that the visa exemption applies solely to visitor visas; typically the Israeli B/2 travel visa, for visiting the country for tourism, short business trips, or familial visits.
Citizens of countries with which Israel has not signed this agreement, and also nationals of visa-exempt countries who have over-stayed their visa to Israel in the past, or have had problems with the Israeli immigration authority, will have to obtain an Israeli tourist visa before entering the country. Anyone wanting to visit Israel must have a passport, which is valid is for at least six months from the date they enter the country.
Israeli immigration law office
Our law office is an Israeli immigration law office with much experience with all issues of immigration to Israel, visas, citizenship, travel to Israel visa requirements, and any problems with the Israeli immigration authority. Read more about our law office here.
Travel to Israel – the Israeli Ministry of Interior
The Israeli Minister of the Interior is the State authority responsible of all issues of immigration to Israel. The Ministry of Interior is responsible for travel to Israel visa requirements. The authority is responsible for implementing the laws which lay down the conditions that allow entry into Israel. It’s important to know that the issuance of a visa by the State of Israel to anyone holding a foreign passport does not always imply recognition of the entity or authority that issued their passport.
Israeli border police no longer stamps passports at border crossings, but may stamp a separate slip of paper called the Electronic Gate Pass, which provides official proof of a traveler’s visa status in the country. All visitors are required to hold this slip as long as they stay in Israel.
What follows is a quick overview of travel visa requirements to visit Israel that foreign nationals have to meet. You can read more about the B-2 visa to visit Israel in this article on our website.
What do applicants for a Tourist Visa to Israel require?
Israel visa requirements; applicants applying for any of the above visas must submit the following documents:
- A completed visa application form.
- A photocopy of the passport of the applicant or any person for whom the application is filed. This includes entry visas issued to enter other countries.
- If an Israeli resident is applying to invite a foreigner, then the person must submit a photocopy of their ID.
- If the person is an Israeli resident and is applying to invite a foreign national, they must submit a liability document, which clearly states the duration of the foreigner’s stay, reasons for their visit, as well as the date of departure.
- If the person is an Israeli resident and is applying to invite a foreign national, they must submit official certificates and documents to prove the relationship between them and the foreign citizen they are inviting.
- When applying to invite a minor who is a foreigner, applicants must provide a signed consent letter from both parents or the minor’s legal guardian.
- If the country of origin of the foreigner is defined as a “high-risk” country by the security services, then they will have to submit a resume form for getting security clearance.
Application process – Israeli B-2 visitor visa
A person has to file an application for an Israeli B/2 tourist visa as per Israel visa requirements between one to two months before they intend to travel to Israel. Applicants must complete and submit their application form on time to avoid rejection by the visa authorities. When applying for an Israeli B/2 tourist visa, applicants need to submit their completed application form at the office of the Consulate of Israel or the Embassy of Israel located in their country of residence. There are many third-party visa agencies who have the authority from the State of Israel to process visa application forms. Applicants can get in touch with them to know the process and file their application by following various visa Israel requirements. Applicants should also contact the embassy of Israel in their country of residence to get relevant information before they begin their filing process.
After completing the application form, applicants must submit it along with necessary documents personally at the relevant Israel representatives overseas or at the office of the Population and Immigration Authority in Israel. Visa applications for B/2 visa for foreign citizens can be filed at Israeli consulates in their country of residence as per Israel visa requirements.
Request for Visitor visa to Israel for participation in a legal procedure
Foreign citizens who are invited for judicial hearings in Israel, or need to travel to Israel in order to take part in a claims committee of the National Insurance Institute, must submit valid documents to prove these claims. If represented by a lawyer they must sign a power of attorney as per visa requirements to Israel.
When filing an application to invite a foreign citizen for a judicial hearings in Israel, the attorney, who is the person bearing the power of attorney, has to submit summons or a court order, which clarifies that the foreigner’s physical presence is necessary in the country. If the application is accepted, the invited foreign citizen will be granted a visa for up to a week, subject to a guarantee from their bank. You can read more about the procedure of submitting a bank guarantee in order to receive a visa to Israel, in this article, on our website.
Service fees – Israeli tourist visa
As per visa requirements to visit Israel, applicants are required to pay an application processing fee. The fee for applying for a B/2 tourist visa to Israel is usually 90 NIS. If a person applies for the visa through a third-party agency, then they will have to pay an extra service fee. However, this fee cannot be higher than the price of the visa itself.
Tourist visa duration and refusal of entrance to Israel
The validity of a B/2 tourist to Israel is usually a maximum of 3 months from the date of issue. However, the Border Police of Israel reserve the right to determine the duration of a person’s stay in the country at the point of entry. Also, it’s important to understand that even if a person has a visa to visit Israel issued in advance, the Israeli border control immigration officers have the legal right to refuse the entry to Israel. The drastic decision of denial of entrance to Israel is usually made when there is suspicion that the visitor will over-stay their visa in Israel, or work illegally. You can read more about what legal steps can be taken if your entry to Israel has been refused at the border upon arrival, in this article.
Extending your tourist visa to Israel after arrival
A person is allowed to apply for a B-2 tourist visa extension if they wish to stay in the country for a longer period of time. For this, the visitor has to approach the Population Authority office while they are still in the country. When they apply, they have to provide a strong reason why they want to extend their stay in the country. These reasons can be familial ties, a legal hearing, or a medical reason, etc. You may want to read more about the procedure of extending a tourist visa in this article on our website.
Contact us – Israeli law office
It is important to abide by the above Israel visa requirements to avoid any legal complications, such as deportation and denial of entry. The lawyers from our law firm are experienced and qualified to assist you in all issues of visa requirements to Israel before planning their trip. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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