
Due to an ongoing strike at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Israeli consular posts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Israel may not perform apostille services in some cases, consular service delays can be expected and some Israeli consular posts may not accept or process visa applications in some cases. Applicants seeking services are advised to contact the MFA or the Israeli consular post before seeking services at either office, to check on processing status and availability of services.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected]. Fragomen worked closely with Kan-Tor & Acco Law Firm to prepare this alert.
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