The Israeli Association for International Couples (R.A.)
Be a Part of the Seder: Get Your Passover Haggadah in different languages!
This week most Israeli households will be coming together with their families to celebrate Passover and the Seder of Passover – Seder Pesah (“Order of Passover” / סדר פסח). The…
PIBA Launches New Online Application System for Partner Visas
PIBA Resumes Partner Visa Services with Major System Upgrades After a week-long shutdown to implement a system upgrade, the Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) has now resumed all partner visa…
Do I Need a Lawyer to Successfully Get a Partner Visa?
Navigating the process of obtaining a partner visa in Israel can feel overwhelming, especially for the initial application and the beginning of the gradual process. Many couples face the question:…
ETA IL: How to Apply and Everything You Need to Know! [Guide]
Beginning January 2025, the ETA-IL system is in full effect and mandatory for all visa-exempt tourists traveling to Israel. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to apply for…
Municipal Elections in Israel 2024 – Can I vote?
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…
Israel at War – Official Information About Visas [PIBA’s official answers]
AIC wishes safety and security to all international couples in Israel, their families and their loved ones. This October 7th, Hamas initiated a deadly attack on Israel, launching thousands of…
Giving Birth as an A5 Visa Holder: The Bureaucracy and Your 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 dealing with everything…
Discount Bank Policy Impacts ‘Foreign Residents’: AIC Advocates for Exemption of Partners of Israelis
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…