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Population and Immigration Authority announced that certain visas with validity dates ending from Feb. 22 to March 31, 2026, are automatically extended by three months.
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The three-month extension applies to visa holders with the following visa types:
The extension is automatic, so there is no need to visit Population and Immigration Authority offices.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.
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The Population and Immigration Authority of Israel announced that its offices will be closed for the Passover holiday.
Offices will be closed April 1-8, 2026, and will resume regular operations on April 9, 2026. During the closure, the National Service Center will not provide telephone services.
Passport applicants should verify their passports are valid ahead of the holiday closure. In exceptional cases, temporary passports will be issued at the Population Authority Bureau at Ben Gurion Airport.
A variety of services can be completed online on the Authority’s website without the need to visit an office. All online applications submitted during the closure will be processed after the holiday when offices resume regular operations.
Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority Offices will be closed for the High Holidays, including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot.
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The State Department raised its travel advisory for Israel to Level 4. The U.S. Embassy Jerusalem issued a security alert on June 16 directing all U.S. government employees and their families to continue to shelter in place in and near their residences until further notice. The embassy is currently not able to evacuate or directly assist Americans in departing Israel.
Additional Information: On June 14, the Department of State authorized the voluntary departure of family members and non-emergency U.S. government employees. Given the complex and constantly changing security environment, the U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens of the continued need for caution and increased personal security awareness. Because security incidents often take place without any warning, U.S. citizens should know the location of the nearest shelter in the event of a “red alert” during which mortar, rocket, missile fire and unmanned aircraft system intrusions can occur.
BAL will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates.
This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.
In response to the ongoing security situation in Israel, the Population and Immigration Authority announced that visas for foreign nationals staying legally in Israel, that were valid as of June 12, 2025, are automatically extended until Sept. 30, 2025.
The Canadian government announced it will not accept new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program in 2025.
Additional Information: The measure aligns with the government’s 2025-27 Immigration Levels Plan and strategy to reduce permanent resident targets over the next three years. The government is implementing new measures to reduce permanent resident targets to 395,000 in 2025.
As a reminder, the Marom Electronic Travel Authorization — Israel (ETA-IL) is now in effect, and all tourists and business travelers from visa-exempt countries must obtain an ETA-IL form approval before arriving in Israel.
Additional Information: The system is designed to streamline the entry process for visa waiver nationals seeking short-term visits for purposes other than work, volunteering or studying. Once approved, the status is valid for up to two years and allows for stays of up to 90 days maximum per visit, with multiple-entry capabilities.
The online portal will still require individuals to obtain approval prior to their travel and does not replace the discretion of border control officials. Applications must be submitted electronically at least 72 hours before the expected entry date. The system is designed to provide instant approval to eligible travelers.
The government is launching the new system to modernize its entry procedures and provide a more seamless travel experience for visitors. In addition, the new system will attempt to strengthen security measures while continuing to effectively facilitate legitimate travel.
Effective April 1, Israel’s minimum monthly salary will be updated to 6,248 NIS (about US$1,714) gross per month.
Additional Information: The government also increased application processing fees for 2025, including raising the work permit submission fee to 1,390 NIS. Other notable fee increases include the B-1 work visa and multiple-entry visa rising to 200 NIS and the B-1 one-year employer fee increasing to 11,060 NIS.
Employers hiring foreign nationals must guarantee that their employees receive at least the updated minimum salary and should take the new increased minimum monthly salary and filing fees into account when planning their 2025 budgets.
Israeli officials announced the Marom Electronic Travel Authorization — Israel (ETA-IL) will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
Additional Information: The online portal will still require individuals to obtain approval prior to their travel and does not replace the discretion of border control officials. Applications must be submitted electronically at least 72 hours before the expected entry date. The system is designed to provide instant approval to eligible travelers.
BAL Analysis: The government is launching the new system to modernize its entry procedures and provide a more seamless travel experience for visitors. In addition, the new system will attempt to strengthen security measures while continuing to effectively facilitate legitimate travel.
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Israeli officials have announced that the new electronic travel authorization system (Marom ETA – IL) has been postponed to Jan. 2025.
Additional Information: The online portal will still require individuals to obtain approval prior to their travel and does not replace the discretion of border control officials. Applications must be submitted electronically at least 72 hours before the expected entry date. The system is designed to provide instant approval.
BAL Analysis: The government is launching the system to modernize its entry procedures while also strengthening security measures.