West Bank Lecturer or Researcher Permit

A. The purpose of this section is to formalize the process of issuing permits for lecturers and researchers in Palestinian academe.

C. As a rule, lecturers who wish to lengthily hold courses, lectures, seminars, or academic enrichment programs, even if they intend to leave the Area frequently, are required to submit requests as steadily employed lecturers.

D. An official invitation on the part of the Palestinian Authority. E. An official invitation from the academic institution, including the requested dates of the visit, the nature of the academic activity, and the employment contract.

H. A signed and verified document issued on behalf of the rector of the academic institution (or the holder of a similar position although the title may differ) including explanation of the nature of the proposed duties and their contribution to the Area's academic education or its economy.

2) Academic requirement: A doctorate. Notwithstanding the above, the authorized official may approve the entry of those with a teaching certificate or equivalent expertise, researchers, or academic lecturers without doctorates, if convinced that they have special expertise in their fields.

1) Minimum age for receiving a permit – 25.

B. A permit under this clause shall also constitute a work permit.

4) Entry of accompanying relatives: Spouses and children of a steadily employed lecturer or researcher who received a permit under this clause may enter by means of an "Accompanying Relatives" permit in accordance with clause 7 of this section.

A. Term of permit: The permit shall be issued for a period of up to one year and shall be renewable for a period not exceeding 27 months. If the period of work for a steadily employed lecturer or researcher is to exceed 27 months, then a new application may be submitted after departure overseas, provided that the entire period of residence under this part of the procedure, cumulatively, does not exceed 5 years. If subsequently the lecturer or researcher wishes to return to the Area, 9 months must first pass after his/her departure from the Area.

B. Notwithstanding the content of clause (a) above, the authorized COGAT official may approve the stay of a foreigner in the Area under this clause for up to 5 years more (and for a cumulative period of up to 10 years) on an exceptional basis on grounds of special considerations that must be documented, including participation in unique projects and contribution to the Area's education and economic welfare.

1) Applications for permit extensions must be submitted to the representative of the Palestinian Registrar of Population in Ramallah at least two months before the start of the upcoming academic year. 2) The request to extend the permit must be accompanied by proof of actual employment in the previous academic year (certification from the academic institution, including proof that salary was paid in accordance with a contract). Certification of medical insurance for the period of the requested stay must also be attached.