Release of a foreign national from detention

Representation before the competent authorities in an application for release from detention and examination of an alternative to removal.

Who is this service for?

Foreign nationals detained because of a stay without a permit or removal proceedings, and their families.

Points to check

• Promptly establishing identity and status
• Presenting an alternative to detention and guarantees
• Coordinating the release proceedings with the status procedure

How do we guide you through the procedure?

1. Locating the place of detention and the decisions
2. Preparing arguments and documents for the hearing
3. Monitoring the release conditions and the main proceedings

Frequently asked questions

Does submitting a status application automatically lead to release?

No. The grounds for detention and the appropriate release proceedings must be examined separately.

Can an Israeli guarantor be proposed?

A guarantee may form part of an alternative, but the decision depends on the circumstances and the authority hearing the matter.

Official source: Population and Immigration Authority