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AIC Submits a Petition to the High Court of Justice Against the Shutdown of Visa Departments
Last Thursday, May 18th, The Israeli Association for International Couples, in collaboration with the Jerusalem Institution for Justice, have submitted a petition to the Israeli Supreme Court. The petition challenges the current policy of the Minister of Interior and his…
Visa Extension Round – May 2023
Two days ago (12th May 2023) at 17:00 PIBA started sending out the SMS notifications about visa extensions. As usual, the messages state the updated expiry date of an existing visa, and vaguely says “there’s no need to go to…
Protest TONIGHT! Join the Fight for Our Rights!
Following our protest campaign against the imminent shutdown of the 4 biggest visa departments in Israel, and due to the exhaustion of all other protest means, the Israeli Association for International Couples is escalating the protest campaign and announces a…
Keep Visa Departments OPEN! International Couples Say ENOUGH
As you may have seen on all our other platforms (Facebook, Instagram and our Facebook Community), last Thursday evening AIC has launched a protest campaign against the imminent shutdown of the 4 biggest visa departments in Israel. If you still…
The AIC International Picnic Was Incredible [Gallery]!
On Saturday 11th March, on a bright sunny spring day, AIC hosted its second official event! More than 150 people, international couples, international families and quite a few international dogs :), gathered at Park HaYarkon for a one-of-its-kind, community potluck…
7 Tips To Integrate Into Israeli Society
Are you planning to move to Israel but first want to know the best tips to integrate into Israeli society? Well, you’re in the right place. It’s no secret that moving to Israel can be daunting. What’s more, you may…
How to Book an Appointment to PIBA Visa Department
One of the most common questions international couples in the partner visa process ask is “How do I book an appointment with the visa department at Misrad Hapnim (PIBA)?” And the answer is not always straightforward. This article will list…
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,…
AIC Meets Various Members of Knesset in Preparation for Parliamentary Activity in the 25th Knesset
In the last two weeks, representatives of The Israeli Association for International Couples have been meeting with various Israeli parliament members in order to jump-start parliamentary activity in this new Knesset. In the meetings, we introduce new parliament members to…
Current Response Time to New Partner Visa Applications – Poll Results
Last week we have conducted a poll on our Facebook Community, asking our community members who recently submitted online application for partner visa, about their experience in getting a first response from PIBA. Polls such as this one are super…
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…