Booking Misrad Hapnim appointments

Misrad Hapnim is the common name for the Interior Ministry. Today it is mainly the Population and Immigration Authority, which handles visas, extensions, and residency questions. Most services need an appointment. HOW TO BOOK • Go to the official government site (gov.il) and find the Population and Immigration Authority section. Use the English option or your browser's translate tool. • Choose the service, the branch, and the date. • Some booking systems require an Israeli phone number for a confirmation code. If that is a problem, ask your school's office to help. TIPS • Slots open on a rolling basis. Check early in the morning and again a few times during the week. • Book the branch closest to you, but be willing to travel to a nearby city if it saves weeks. • Arrive early with every document organized in a folder. WATCH OUT FOR Appointment sites and phone numbers change often. Beware of third-party sites that charge for something the government offers for free. If someone offers to book for you, make sure you understand their fee.