How long does it take to get permanent residency in Israel as a non-Jewish foreigner?

There is no fixed statutory timetable. For non-Jewish foreigners on the A/5 track, the Population and Immigration Authority exercises considerable discretion. In practice, applicants with strong family ties to Israeli citizens and years of continuous legal residence are typically eligible to apply for permanent residency after several years, but processing times and outcomes vary significantly. An immigration attorney can assess your specific circumstances and guide the application to maximize its chances of success.