Temporary Resident Visa (A/5)
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Temporary Resident Visa (A/5)

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

28-56 days

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Temporary residency permit for foreign partners of Israeli citizens or in humanitarian cases. Allows living and working in Israel with access to social benefits. Valid for 1-2 years with annual renewal.

The A/5 temporary resident visa is designed for foreign partners of Israeli citizens or residents, as well as humanitarian cases. It provides temporary residency status with work authorization and access to Israeli social benefits.

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Requirements

Excluded Nationalities

Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: IR, IQ, SY, LB

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Current passport

Proof of relationship

Marriage certificate, partnership documents, or humanitarian case documentation

Financial documents

Bank statements and proof of means of support

Health insurance

Israeli health insurance registration

Residence proof

Proof of residence in Israel

Sponsor Documents

Israeli sponsor statement

From Israeli citizen/resident confirming relationship and support

Sponsor ID copy

Copy of Israeli ID or passport

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Advantages

  • Work authorization without restrictions
  • Access to public healthcare
  • Social benefits eligible
  • Path to permanent residency
  • Family members can be included

Considerations

  • Annual/biennial renewal required
  • Must maintain center of livelihood in Israel
  • Can be canceled if departure exceeds 7 years

Application Process

1

Establish relationship

Demonstrate relationship with Israeli citizen or resident

2

Prepare documents

Gather passports, relationship proof, financial documents

3

Apply with sponsor

Submit application through Population and Immigration Authority (Misrad HaPnim)

4

Attend interview

Interview may be required to verify relationship and intent

5

Await decision

Processing typically 4-8 weeks

6

Receive permit

Obtain A/5 temporary resident ID card

Application Forms

Temporary Residency Visa (A/5) Application

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