Published April 8, 2021 7:02 AM IST Many foreigners residing in Israel are eligible to join Bituach Leumi, Israel׳s National Insurance. Many vital services are provided through Bituach Leumi, such … [Read more...] about New: Online Registration for Bituach Leumi
Cabinet Votes to (Nearly) Close Airport
Israel’s government has approved extreme measures aimed at limiting the spread of Covid 19. At midnight January 26 (between Monday and Tuesday), all foreign airlines will be barred from landing in … [Read more...] about Cabinet Votes to (Nearly) Close Airport
Drastic Flight Limitations Planned
SEE UPDATED INFORMATION HERE Due to the continued spike in Corona infections, drastic flight restrictions are being deliberated by Israel’s cabinet at this hour. Currently being considered is a … [Read more...] about Drastic Flight Limitations Planned
Lockdown Extended, No Changes to Flight Rules, Tests to be Required
Earlier this week, media reports claimed that Israeli authorities were set to severely restrict flights out of Israel. This news sent many with travel plans scrambling to leave Israel earlier than … [Read more...] about Lockdown Extended, No Changes to Flight Rules, Tests to be Required
Quarantine Hotel Clarifications
As of Wednesday, December 23, all passengers arriving in Israel are compelled to quarantine in government run hotels. There are several exceptions to this rule, many of which have been unclear … [Read more...] about Quarantine Hotel Clarifications
Entry Saga Continues: Political & Legal Efforts Underway
The saga of entry for foreign residents to Israel during these challenging times continues. Chaim V’Chessed staff worked deep into the night, guiding and informing large numbers of English speaking … [Read more...] about Entry Saga Continues: Political & Legal Efforts Underway
Israel Issues Drastic Travel Rules
READ UPDATED INFORMATION HERE and HERE As per yesterday’s update, the entry of foreigners from the UK, Denmark and South Africa was stopped suddenly and indefinitely. Today, after countless … [Read more...] about Israel Issues Drastic Travel Rules
Urgent- Effective Immediately, Foreigners Should Not Board Flights to Israel
READ UPDATED INFORMATION HERE and HERE Yesterday, Israel’s Corona Cabinet banned entry of foreigners traveling from England to Israel. Now, the Cabinet has just decided to bar the entry of all … [Read more...] about Urgent- Effective Immediately, Foreigners Should Not Board Flights to Israel
Urgent: Israel Travel Confusion & Clarifications
On November 20th, Chaim V’Chessed issued a travel advisory, recommending that foreigners living in Israel carefully weigh potential plans for travel out of Israel. Today, those concerns have become … [Read more...] about Urgent: Israel Travel Confusion & Clarifications
Foreign Driver’s License Conversion – Now Possible By Phone
UPDATE: Although the Ministry of Transportation had claimed that the foreign license conversion process can now be initiated by phone, this option is still in the working stages. At the moment, it is … [Read more...] about Foreign Driver’s License Conversion – Now Possible By Phone
Students to Be Allowed Entry Starting October 18
As Chaim V’Chessed has reported extensively, since the start of the current lockdown, single students have been barred from entering Israel. Married students have been granted entry permits under … [Read more...] about Students to Be Allowed Entry Starting October 18
Quarantine Exemption Process
SEE UPDATED INFORMATION HERE All returnees from abroad must observe 14 days of strict quarantine. As we have previously reported, there are many rumors, and much misinformation regarding exemptions … [Read more...] about Quarantine Exemption Process