The Interior Ministry (Misrad HaPnim) has announced that the visa department in its Jerusalem branch will be closed until July 2. No reason was given for this sudden announcement. However, Chaim … [Read more...] about Jerusalem Visa Department Shut Down
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Entry Permits to Israel – Directions for School Administrators
As we reported on Friday, May 22, a new arrangement has been established allowing the entry of of student visa holders into Israel. See letter from Interior Minister Aryeh Deri, here. The primary … [Read more...] about Entry Permits to Israel – Directions for School Administrators
Latest Update – Students Seeking to Enter Israel
The Foreign Ministry has, once again, altered the process for foreign students wishing to enter Israel. As of Friday, May 15, students are not to reach out to Israeli consulates or embassies for … [Read more...] about Latest Update – Students Seeking to Enter Israel
Yeshivas and Seminaries Webinar
On Thursday, April 30, Chaim V'Chessed hosted a virtual meeting for heads of yeshivas and seminaries which cater to foreign students. Over seventy participants joined the meeting, which was … [Read more...] about Yeshivas and Seminaries Webinar
Visas Extended for Foreigners
Immediately upon the onset of the more stringent Corona restrictions, Chaim V'Chessed noted a concern for foreigners in Israel: Such residents require valid visas at all times. Should their visas … [Read more...] about Visas Extended for Foreigners