הסדרת מעמד לבן זוג זר

The globalization that is a central characteristic of the modern era has led to an increased number of Israelis who are in relationships with foreign nationals. That is all well and good, but what happens when the happy couple wants to live in the State of Israel?
In order for them to be able to live in Israel freely and without unnecessary bureaucratic hardships, steps must be taken to arrange the foreign partner’s civil status.

This is a complex and lengthy process, which begins with submitting an application to authorize the foreign partner’s arrival to Israel, followed by relationship credibility and sincerity test, interviews, and submitting numerous forms and approvals. And that’s not all. Before obtaining sought-after Israeli citizenship, the foreign partner needs to wait several years in Israel with a status of temporary resident, followed by several more years with the status of a permanent resident.

Only after this lengthy process will the foreign partner be potentially entitled to submit a citizenship application to the Ministry of Interior.

Please note: Due to policy considerations of the Ministry of Interior, incorrectly handling this application submission process may result in the application being denied, requiring the foreign partner to leave the Israeli partner and the State of Israel within two weeks to a month.
It is important to know that submitting a citizenship application, as opposed to obtaining merely permanent resident status may be successful only if the couple is married.

To summarize, arranging the status of a foreign partner is not a simple process, but one that requires both considerable work and patience. To simplify matters and achieve the desired outcome, it is recommended to use an attorney who specializes in this field, who will represent you vis-a-vis the Ministry of Interior and assist you with submitting the applications and preparing all the necessary documentation.