Can homosexual couples apply for a B1 and will it be more difficult than a hetrosexual couple?

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on 1 Mar 2015

My partner is Israeli and lives just outside Tel Aviv and I am British and a non jew but I would like to join my partner in Israel. Would it be easier to get married here in the UK and then move to Israel and apply for a B1?

Anonymous (not verified) on 2 Mar 2015 - 07:26

Hi Wezleyquincy

Same sex marriages cannot legally performed in Israel, so if you want to get married it would be best to do it in the United Kingdom.

From what I can tell, same sex couples can apply for a B1 visa. However, I don't know what the actual situation is in practice. I would suggest contacting a immigration for more practical information on the actual situation.

Read the Visas for Israel page for some background information.

Shantalie

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