Tag PIBA
Read the Petition: AIC v. The Minister of Interior
On May 1st, the Minister of Interior and the Population Authority have published the “Passport Marathon” outline. From those publications we learned that PIBA’s intention was to shut down visa departments in the 4 biggest bureaus in Israel for a…
Reports: Activity of Visa Departments in Israel – May 2023
Following the closure of PIBA visa departments in several cities and automatic visa extension, AIC has collected dozens of testimonies about the activity of visa departments around Israel over the last week. Here is what we know so far. Please…
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…
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…
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…
The Partner Visa Interview: Everything You Need To Know
A shared interview is one of the main (and some would say, scary) steps on the way to a partner visa in Israel. The interview is the main tool in the hands of PIBA to “test” the integrity and honesty…
Getting Married While In the Gradual Process – Implications and Procedure
Are you an unmarried international couple going through the partner visa process in Israel and have decided to get married? Congratulations! Here you will find everything you need to know! 🙂 Where to Get Married? As you probably already know,…
Apply and Issue an Israeli Registry Extract / “Tamtzit Rishum”
An Israeli Registry Extract (“תמצית רישום“) is a document, issued by the Population and Immigration Authority, in which they state all of the registered data about Israeli citizens or residents. The Tamtzit Rishum is frequently used to prove a person’s…
Contact Details and Information – All PIBA Offices with Visa Departments
All visa departments’ working hours are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm unless stated otherwise! In this article, you will find the contact details of all PIBA (Misrad Hapnim) offices that have visa departments: their…
Entry to Israel of a Foreign Partner of an Israeli
This article includes information about touristic entry of partners of Israelis into Israel. It gives a general outlook on the entry policy to Israel. Please make sure you make adequate research and consult governmental officials to get the most updated…
Partner Visa or Spouse Visa in Israel – Overview
You’ve made the decision that you want to live together in Israel? Congratulations! In this article we will give you a quick (but thorough) overview of the Israeli “partner visa”, which can also be referred to as a “spouse visa”,…