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…
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…
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.…
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…
This last Monday (August 1st 2022) we met with representatives of the Israeli National Insurance (Bituach Leumi or BL), in regards to recent complaints that have surfaced about the registration process of new residents to their public health services, in…
