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Category Israeli Bureaucracy
Riding Electric Bikes and Scooters in Israel: Eligibility and Vehicle Registration
In response to inquiries from international couples, AIC is pleased to announce that we have successfully advocated for several policy changes and exemptions benefiting foreign partners of Israelis who use electric scooters and bikes. Thanks to AIC’s efforts, and in…
ETA IL: How to Apply and Everything You Need to Know! [Guide]
Following our March announcement, the ETA-IL system is currently fully operative and mandatory. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to apply for the electronic travel authorization to Israel. Under the new ETA-IL regulation, tourists from visa-exempt countries must…
Municipal Elections in Israel 2024 – Can I vote?
The 2024 Israeli municipal elections are just around the corner, and will take place on February 27th, 2024. Before dismissing the idea of elections, thinking that you or your partner have no right to vote in Israel and would rather…
Bituach Leumi Qualification After Expiry of Visa
Visa holders living in Israel often face great uncertainty around their rights in case of losing their visa or having a visa-gap. The concerns intensify when dealing with residency visas (e.g., A5 temporary resident visa), which provide additional social rights…
Health Insurance in Israel for B1 Visa Holders
Living in Israel with a B1 partner visa comes with unique challenges, and one crucial aspect is obtaining health insurance. B1 partner visa holders (like any B visa holder) are not considered Israeli residents by the Israeli National Insurance Institution…
Future Mother on A5? Enough With Security Deposits at the Hospital!
If you are an A5 visa holder who is about to give birth in Israel (or your partner is), you probably heard about the standard procedure of having to make a security cheque of 15,000 NIS at the hospital after…
Giving Birth as an A5 Visa Holder: The Bureaucracy and Your Rights
Are you an international couple with a baby on the way? First of all – congratulations! We understand that giving birth in Israel as a foreigner, and dealing with everything that comes after, can feel overwhelming or even scary. But…
Discount Bank Policy Impacts ‘Foreign Residents’: AIC Advocates for Exemption of Partners of Israelis
In the last few months, AIC has gotten inquires about a series of notification letters sent by Discount Bank to some of its clients, notifying them about a new bank policy. As stated in their letters, the bank decided to…
How To Get An Israeli Driver’s License (Step-by-Step Guide)
Are you looking to obtain an Israeli driver’s license without prior driving knowledge? Or maybe you need accurate information on how to get an Israeli driver’s license as a visa holder without Israeli ID number? We’ve got you covered! Thankfully,…
Transportation of a Pet From Abroad to Israel
Bringing a pet to Israel is possible to do on your own, but requires a few months of planning ahead. You can also use a company for it: they will take care of everything for an extra cost. The procedure…
Bituach Leumi Eligibility and Registration for New Residents
Did you just become an Israeli resident? Congratulations! We’ve got you covered. The Israeli Association for International Couples (R.A.), in collaboration with the National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi), is proud to share the first-ever official and confirmed guide for new…
Understanding The Israeli Pay Slip, Taxation, and Social Rights
Understanding the Israeli pay slip might seem like an overwhelming task, especially if you’re new to the country and don’t know Hebrew that well. Israel is known for having a complex taxation system, and navigating it can be a challenge.…