Coronavirus

As reported yesterday, Israel has abruptly suspended the entry permit process for students. Chaim V'Chessed has been swamped with various inquiries regarding this new situation. We therefore wish to … [Read more...] about Clarifications on Entry Permit Halt

The government of Israel decided on Sunday to implement a national lockdown, in an effort to stop the drastically rising number of new Corona cases. Last night, the government approved and delineated … [Read more...] about Shutdown Looms: Do’s And Don’t’s For The New Year

Israel will be entering a shutdown on Erev Rosh Hashana. In conjunction with this, on Thursday, September 17, the Interior Ministry suddenly announced that, effective immediately, no permits to enter … [Read more...] about Student Entry to Israel Abruptly Halted

On Sunday, September 13, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu announced plans for a lockdown, which will begin on Friday, Erev Rosh HaShana. Media reports had stated that the government was … [Read more...] about Flights NOT to be Affected by Lockdown

Throughout the Corona crisis, Chaim V’Chessed has assisted and guided countless foreign citizens seeking to enter Israel for various reasons. Most frequently, these cases have involved deaths or … [Read more...] about Detailed Information for Emergency Travel to Israel

On Sunday, August 23, the Israeli government, once again, extended the ban on foreign citizens entering Israel. The ban will now stay in effect until at least October 1. As in the past, the … [Read more...] about Foreigner Ban Extended thru September

Entering Israel As of August 16, all travelers entering Israel, both Israelis and foreigners (holding permit to enter) must complete a special online form, found here. NOTE: A separate form must … [Read more...] about Online Form Required of All Travelers to/from Israel

On July 12, we reported on permission granted for grandparents to visit Israel for birth of grandchildren in Israel. This permission is normally given one month before or after the birth. As a one … [Read more...] about Grandparents Can Now Enter Israel for Any Births Since March

The government has recently distributed special Corona funds, known as Maanak L’Kol Ezrach. Foreign citizens who are Bituach Leumi members are also eligible for these funds. However, there have been … [Read more...] about Maanak L’Kol Ezrach – Directions for Foreign Citizens Holding Bituach Leumi

On Friday, we reported on the new policy governing entry to Israel from Green countries.  Israelis and foreigners holding entry permits arriving from Green countries are now allowed to enter Israel … [Read more...] about Quarantine Ends for Those Already Arrived from Green Countries; Stopovers Permitted

The Misrad haRishui (Drivers License Bureau) on Jerusalem's Jaffa Street will be closed for the next ten days. This is because a person with Covid-19 recently visited the location. All employees … [Read more...] about License Bureau (Yafo St.) Closed due to Covid Exposure

On Friday, we reported on the new policy governing entry to Israel from Green countries.  Israelis and foreigners holding entry permits arriving from Green countries are now allowed to enter Israel … [Read more...] about Students from Green Countries to be Exempt from Quarantine