Who issues an exit ban
- The Execution Office registrar, at the creditor's request in a file.
- A court, for example in a civil claim or in family and child support matters.
- In an insolvency proceeding, leaving Israel can be restricted by decisions in the proceeding.
How to check whether there is an order
An Execution Office order appears in the file details, and can be seen in the Enforcement and Collection Authority system or through a lawyer with a power of attorney. The check is worth doing before you book a flight to Israel, not at the airport.
How an exit ban is cancelled
A request is filed with the body that issued the order. At the Execution Office the registrar can cancel the order or allow a one-time departure, for example when the debt has been paid, a guarantee has been deposited, there is an arrangement with the creditor or another reason justifies it. A one-time departure permit usually requires a guarantee that secures your return.
Israelis living abroad
If you live abroad and are wary of visiting Israel, the order can be dealt with in advance through a lawyer in Israel with a power of attorney, so that a visit does not end with a hold at the airport. Often the order is tied to an Execution Office file, and dealing with the file itself is part of the solution.
Common questions
Can an exit ban be cancelled without paying the whole debt?
Sometimes. A payment arrangement, a guarantee or a reasoned request can be enough, depending on the type of order and who issued it. There is no single answer for every case.
I found out about an exit ban at the airport. What now?
You cannot leave until the order is cancelled or a departure is allowed. Contact the body that issued it at once, usually through a lawyer, with an urgent request.
How do I know whether there is an order against me before I fly to Israel?
Check the files in your name at the Enforcement and Collection Authority, yourself after identifying or through a lawyer with a power of attorney. A court order is checked in the case where it was given.
The information on this site is general information about Israeli law and procedure, not legal advice for a specific case.