Tel Aviv University International students volunteering and support group

LAST UPDATE(28.09.22): the visas expiring in this period are automatically elongated till the end of November 2022. This automatic extension DOES NOT entitle the multi entry stamp, which needs to be required via the Visa request form , linked below. Note that the ministry of interior does not accept anymore private appointment scheduling, therefore the appointment must be taken by going through TAU international office. Dear TAU community , We hope this email finds you well. As many of you know, The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently on strike, meaning some Israeli consulates/embassies around the world are not issuing visas, and the Ministry of Interior in Israel is overwhelmed by visa requests. We are aware of the inconvenience this causes our incoming and current students, and we are working hard to try and find solutions to each case. In order to provide support, we are collecting information from our students and scholars, regarding their visa situation. If you are ...

As you might know, the visa situation is still uncertain and there is no expected date on which there will be some normalization. Nevertheless, here we present some issues and their answers, according to the interview we did today to Tamar, one of the responsible people for the international students. My visa is about to expire, what should I do? At this moment, the current guidelines state that your visa can be ELONGATED for other 3 months. The elongation is automatic, there is no need to take action or to go to the Ministry of the Interior. Probably a SMS will notify you of the elongation of the visa on the behalf of the Ministry. IMPORTANT: in this case, you are not entitle to the multiple entry mode, which means that once you leave Israel, you will need a new visa to return. I am travelling in the next months, and my visa is expiring. What should I do? In this case, knowing in advance that you will need a Multiple entry permit, you need to schedule an appointment at the Ministry of...

* the information provided below is taken literally from the file "driving_license_conversion_instructions_updated" from Weizmann institute Can I drive in Israel, provided that I have a license?  It is possible to drive in Israel with a valid foreign license for a period of up to one year from the date of the first entry into Israel.  After the year ends, it is not possible to drive with the foreign license, and therefore if you wish to drive in Israel the license must be converted within 5 years after your first arrival.  If 5 years have passed since your first arrival to Israel (even for a short period) you will be required to pass a driving conversion test. What happens if I drive with my license after 1 year? If you are driving with your foreign driver’s license at a time when you are forbidden to drive in Israel, the law defines you as one driving without a driver’s license who may be prosecuted in court and who may even face time in prison or be disqualified from g...

 From the suggestions we caught in the chat, people recommend these following places: 1) איי לאב פון - רמת אביב  (I love phone - Ramat aviv) Tel: 077-652-2222 https://maps.app.goo.gl/uacrxScPWgg8YFHW9 2) צ׳יינג׳ יגאל רמת אביב” “CHANGE MONEY” Tel: 03-643-7746 https://maps.app.goo.gl/JEyv2GCt67thtFTz6 3) Inside the Ramat aviv mall, there are stand in the main corridors who can sell sim card as well Also, as stated in the 2022-2023 student's handbook (officially from TAU office)   TAU international office can offer you upon arrival a FREE SIM CARD charged for 10 days, with options for discounted profiles starting the 11th day. You can come to our office upon your arrival and collect it as soon as you enter campus, no need to schedule in advance (office hours are 09:00-15:00). And also, they recommend: Providers for International Customers: these companies may be slightly more expensive, but they cater specifically to short- and long-term international visitors. Some of them ...