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…
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…
Living in Israel with a B1 partner visa comes with unique challenges, and one crucial aspect is obtaining suitable health insurance. B1 partner visa holders (like any B visa holder) are not considered Israeli residents by the Israeli National Insurance…
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…
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 all that follows) can be overwhelming and even scary, but there’s no need to…
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…
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,…
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…
Get ready to kick-start your new life in Israel with ease! The Israeli Association for International Couples (R.A.) is proud to publish clear, confirmed, and official instructions for registering with the Israeli National Insurance (Bituach Leumi) for new Israeli residents.…
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.…
What is an affidavit? An affidavit is a written statement, voluntarily made by an affiant, under an oath or affirmation which is administered by a person who is authorized to do so by law. Affidavits can be either written freely as a list of…
Have you seen an amount deducted every month from your pay slip for something called “Bituach Leumi” (ביטוח לאומי) and you didn’t understand what it was? Or maybe you just don’t understand why you’re paying for the Israeli National Insurance…
