There are many destinations and countries in the world where you want to return again and again. Surprisingly, a completely different and different from another world, hot and dry Israel attracts people from all over the planet.
About Israel
This Middle Eastern state is located along two seas: the Mediterranean and the Red. The Israeli capital Jerusalem is considered the most ancient city in the Middle East. Israel is ranked 30th in the world as the best country to do business. The standard of living is the highest in the Middle East. The country is distinguished by the level of healthcare and advanced technologies in the field of medicine.
This small state has a varied climate: humid and mild in the north and dry in summer and winter in the south. Beach holidays in the Mediterranean, Red and Dead Seas are possible all year round.
There are many ancient Christian and Muslim shrines on the territory of Israel:
- Church of the Holy Sepulcher;
- Garden of Gethsemane;
- Omar Mosque;
- Monastery of the Assumption of the Mother of God;
- The Cave of the Nativity in Bethlehem;
- Temples of Nazareth;
- Ancient Jaffa and others.
Tel Aviv is a young, rapidly developing city located in the East of the country along the coast. The city has many museums, theaters, parks, nightclubs, restaurants, the famous Safari Zoo. The city of Rehovot is famous for its research centers, modern technologies, advanced developments in the field of ecology of the city.
Israel's cuisine is varied: restaurants offer European, Russian, French cuisine. From traditional dishes it is worth trying “Jewish meat”, “falafel”, hummus, “eggnog”, local pastries. Kosher cuisine has a number of restrictions: pork, seafood are prohibited, the combination of dairy and meat products in one dish.
Emigration to Israel
Most of the migrants come from Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, and France. There is a visa-free regime between Russia and Israel, which lasts 90 days.
When entering the country as a tourist, you must have:
- International passport;
- The PMS operating in Israel;
- Round-trip air tickets.
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There are several ways to enter this state for permanent residence. The rules are the same for citizens of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine. This design:
- Work visa;
- Student visa;
- Refugee status;
- Conclusion of marriage with an Israeli citizen;
- Repatriation.
To obtain a work visa, before leaving for the country, you must apply to the employer for a work permit, on the basis of which a visa is issued for a period of one year with the possibility of extension up to 5 years... Visa documents are collected by the host organization and sent to the Israeli Ministry of Internal Affairs. You need to get it in your home state. The average time for obtaining a visa for this category is 1-4 weeks.
For students planning to study in Israel, you must provide:
- Papers confirming admission to an educational institution with a period of study;
- Documents confirming the availability of the amount of money necessary for life during the training.
Immigration to Israel
There are few ways to obtain an Israeli residence permit. One of the few is a return to their historical homeland (repatriation).
The following categories of citizens fall under the migration "Law on Return":
- There is a Jewish woman in the family on the maternal side;
- Have Jewish paternal grandmothers or great-grandmothers;
- Citizens who converted to Judaism (conversion).
Family ties must be documented (birth certificate of a Jewish relative).
Persons proving their kinship with a Jew are interviewed by the Consul. You can apply for a residence permit only at the Israeli Ministry of Internal Affairs. At the Israeli consulates abroad, requests for a residence permit are not considered.
Emigrants who have taken advantage of this law have a number of advantages:
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- Reimbursement of expenses for the purchase of air tickets;
- The opportunity to receive funds for adaptation to life in the country and the study of Hebrew (absorption basket);
- Obtaining Israeli citizenship;
- Retraining courses.
Important! Migration to Israel by other means, as a rule, does not give the right to obtain a residence permit and citizenship.
The policy of this country in relation to non-Jewish migrants who want to obtain citizenship in ways that do not fall under the "Law of Return" can be called harsh and disloyal. For illegal stay in the country, deportation is provided.
Immigration through employment
It is extremely difficult to find an official job in the country: you need to be a highly qualified specialist. There are vacancies for foreigners in areas with a shortage of labor (agriculture, construction, social work, school education). It is extremely difficult to get a job in the field of medicine, sports, economics, engineering.
The visa is issued for a period of one year with the possibility of extension. To register it, you need to find a job while on the territory of your native state. All documents are collected by the employer and sent to the Israeli consulate of this state. Being in this country with a work visa, you should understand that after the expiration of the employment contract, a person is forced to leave the country. Residence permit for persons with a work visa is not provided.
Business immigration and investment
Israel is one of the few states that does not provide a residence permit to persons who have bought or opened a business on Israeli territory.
The amount of investment in the Israeli economy is growing every year. The main industries are high technologies, pharmaceutical industry, construction. But investing in the country's economy does not give the right to obtain a residence permit and citizenship.
Immigration through the acquisition of real estate
Any foreigner can buy real estate in Israel. But, unlike other countries, the purchase of real estate does not give the right to obtain a residence permit or Israeli citizenship. Residents of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus who have bought housing in Israel are allowed to repeatedly come to the country without a visa for a period of 90 days.
Immigration through family reunification and marriage
One of the few ways to obtain a residence permit in this country is to marry an Israeli citizen. Marriages not only on Israeli territory are recognized.
To obtain a visa, a foreign spouse submits the following papers to the Israeli consulate:
- Passports (foreign, civil);
- Documents confirming relationship with a Jew (marriage certificate);
- Photos;
- Certificate of good conduct;
- A completed application form.
The documents should be translated into English and Hebrew. Another way to submit documents is to contact the Israeli Ministry of the Interior.
In this case, the spouse must:
- Issue an invitation to enter the country;
- Submit the required documents;
- Fill out an application at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Recently, more and more citizens of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus began to marry and create fictitious marriages for moving to Israel for permanent residence. Therefore, when submitting documents, you will also need common photos with your spouse, screenshots of your correspondence with your spouse.
After several years, it is necessary to provide documents confirming the legality of the marriage:
- Marriage certificate;
- Birth certificate of children (if any);
- Certificate from the registry office;
- Documents confirming cohabitation;
- Letters from friends / close relatives.
Five years after the marriage legalization process, you can apply for Israeli citizenship.
Immigration for refugees
Refugees who have proven their status and passed a special check can legally reside in this country. Israel provides refugees with material assistance, housing, relocation for close relatives. Status documents are processed relatively quickly.
The following documents must be submitted to the Refugee Department:
- The passport;
- Photos;
- Statement;
- Documents confirming the threat to life and health, persecution (articles in the media, video and photographic materials, audio recordings).
Refugee status allows you to live with the country for one year, there is the possibility of its extension.
Repatriation
Anyone who has Jewish roots or national religion can emigrate to their historical homeland in Israel. Close relatives of a Jew also fall under the Law of Return.
Persons falling under the "Law of Return" provide documents:
- Valid Russian and foreign passports (Belarusians need to make a special passport to travel abroad);
- Photos 3x4 cm;
- Documents confirming Jewish roots (extracts from the archive, house books, certificates, certificates);
- All birth certificates (including Jewish parents and relatives);
- Marriage certificates of Jewish relatives;
- Military ID;
- Labor book;
- Diploma of education.
The list of documents must be checked at the Embassy. All papers must be certified by a notary.
Important! When filling out the questionnaire in the column "Religion" for persons who do not profess the Jewish faith, it is necessary to indicate "not a believer". Christians and Muslims may be denied emigration.
The state provides repatriates with material assistance, the preservation of a second citizenship, a social package and the rights of a citizen of the country.
Life after immigration
After going through the difficult stages of obtaining a residence permit in Israel, after a few years you can apply for citizenship.
This country has many advantages.
- Comfortable climate;
- Decent standard of living;
- Rich spiritual and cultural heritage;
- Developing economy;
- Advanced medicine;
- Visa-free travel to 152 states;
- Visa to enter the United States for a period of 10 years.
Over the past 20 years, according to the calculations of the extras, they moved to Israel for permanent residence about 500,000 citizens the former USSR. People are attracted by a high level of well-being, a developed system of health care and education.
Reviews of people who have received an Israeli residence permit: Alexander: “We have been living with our family in Bat Yam since 2008. The city is located near Tel Aviv. Many people from the former USSR live in Bat Yam, refugees from Africa. Life is always in full swing here. I work at a local airport terminal. The salary is enough. Among the advantages are low prices for real estate, food, many vacancies for repatriates. Of the minuses is the preschool education system. Children are sent to a nursery very early here. "
Vladimir: "Our family was not going to move to live from Russia, but the doctors found a serious illness in our son and advised the maritime climate. My wife has Jewish roots on her mother, she invited us to leave for Israel for the time of treatment. We moved 22 years ago, my son recovered, was in the army, graduated from university, found a wife in Israel. We obtained citizenship almost immediately, my wife was Aliyah, and I am as the husband of an Israeli citizen. I learned the local language well. I work as a freight forwarder. Official earnings - 20 thousand shekels. We do not have our own housing, but we bought 3 apartments in Russia that generate income. The main thing here is to want to buy a home, but we do not need it yet. I go to Russia on vacation, and my wife often rests in Austria and Switzerland. "
Outcome
Israel is a comfortable country for life with a stable and rapidly developing economy, a high level of tourist services. For repatriates, favorable material and social conditions are offered. But it is extremely difficult to immigrate to this country without Jewish roots.
