2024 started off on a positive note when it comes to the partner visa bureaucracy. PIBA procedures 5.2.0008 “The procedure for granting status to a foreign spouse married to an Israeli citizen” and 5.2.0009 “The procedure for granting status to…
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…
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…
Recommendation letters are one of the crucial documents to present when applying for a partner visa in Israel. They are one of the main pieces of evidence that PIBA checks when determining the honesty of a relationship between an Israeli…
This post is relevant for international couples where the foreign partner is residing in Israel on a visa unrelated to their relationship. Typically, foreigners living in Israel prior to their relationship hold a B1 restricted work visa (such as caregiving,…
What is an affidavit? An affidavit is a written statement made voluntarily by a person (the affiant), who swears or affirms that the information is true, in front of someone legally authorized to confirm the declaration (such as a lawyer…
Below you’ll find a list of the documents you will need to upload or present when applying for the Israeli partner visa for the first time or when applying for it’s renewal or upgrade. This list is relevant for both…
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…
In a shared effort with the community of international couples in Israel over on our Facebook group, we’ve assembled a list of partner visa interview questions and arranged them by their frequency. All of the questions listed here are REAL…
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,…
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…
If you’re reading this post, it probably means that you’ve made the decision to go for it – you and your partner have decided to start your shared life in Israel. Congratulations! This is a big step that proves your…